David's still limping, but feeling better than a week ago. For now, his attitude has improved, and for that I am so grateful! Alzheimer's keeps a person off balance; we never know what to expect.......enough said.
This picture was taken two years ago of David with our oldest grandson, he is now a freshman in college. Recently he was assigned to give a 'tribute speech' ......., imagine my joy when he chose Pope (David). I read his outline and wept at his admiration and sweet memories .
This week my best friend's 10 year old daughter made a report at school on 'someone she admired' .....yes, she chose her Pope (David).
Even though David's in the midst of his @#$!!! Alzheimer's fog most of the time ... he usually has a sweet disposition. He's teaching life lessons in spite of this disease.....
Last week when David went to the doctor for his regular six month appointment, the doctor gave David a big hug, and said he was so proud of the way he was handling this disease.
I'm proud of him too....and I thank God for the lessons we're learning ..... in spite of....
26 comments:
He does seem to be handling it with grace, which is way more than I would do!! I'm glad he's better this week...I hope he continues to improve.
You're in my thoughts every day!!
xx
barbara
You encourage me!
How wonderful that his attitude has improved. It helps make things just a tiny bit easier for you right now. Glad he's doing better from the fall too. And the tributes from your grandson and friend's daughter are very special. It's nice that they thought of him that way.
Love this post it makes me smile !
My MIL is doing better too, they regulated her insulin at the home and she is not so confused today, she was more herself.Amaizing how blood sugar works hand in hand with alzheimers.
Diane
Such a wonderful uplifting post...glad to see David getting such wonderful admiration! You have a wonderful doctor...a hug...that is just the sweetest! Have another great week!
Dolores,
This lovely post illustrates so well that a person is more than their disease. You also are admirable as a caretaker. That doctor should have commended you as well, as your many friends here do. So glad that Pope David is better.
By the way, what is the origin of the nickname, Pope?
Hugs,
Carol
...and I'm proud of having made new wonderful friends!!!
What a Sweet Grandson!! AND a sweet Dr for giving out Hugs!! Unusual for a Dr to show emotions! That's the kind of physician I want!
SWEET weekend to you!!!
((HUG)))
What blessings from the Lord and all in one week. Your cup surely does run over and spills out on all of us. Glad you all had such a great week.
Limping along here too, thank goodness for our grandchildren, my Bailey is so gentle with Mr. P.. and Mr.P with him.. this disease is just unbearable at times... thank goodness for the good times... many hugs ~lynne~
Hi Dolores - what a kind and encouraging Dr. you have for David! He sounds like a jewel!
I know that David is leaving a great legacy behind him to your grandchildren, and they'll be able to pass that along to their kids, too.
Hugs ~~~ Vickie
Bless your hearts!
Awwwh. Such sweet admiration for your sweet David. How heart-warming for you.
BUT, I would have to add ... if I were to write a tribute from someone, YOU, my dear, would certainly come to my mind.
Grace under pressure. And, intense pressure over time produces ... diamonds. You are a gem, kiddo. A gem.
Have a good week!!
:) Jenny
I love this post. You make us love David, and even more sad at what Alzheimer's does.I agree with you, that @#$X!!! Alzheimer's.The tributes to David are very special, especially now. Does David understand them ?
I'm so glad he's doing better! Its so scarey when you get a day or two of a rapid decline. Like a crystal ball look in to the future that you dont want to see.
*(#@%^ Alzheimers is a roller coaster ride.
Oh Dolores, how touching to have your grandchilren have so much admiration towards David. You can just tell how loving he is, in spite of his disease. You must be so proud....Christine
May God bless you all, Delores.
Good morning, Ms. Class of 1959! Oh yes, that was a very good year!
One of the benefits (if we can call it that) of Alzheimer's is the rallying, the support, the pride, the emotions of everyone impacted by it.
Enjoy this day, Dolores. Hi David!
How very special that two young people recognize the lessons. I can not imagine how amazing it must have been to read your grandson's essay about David.
When a doctor compliments a person, it has got to be extra sweet. And we all know that David has incredible support in you and it makes all the difference for him. I hope that you hear that a lot from the people around David.
(Looking back, I can say that my grandmother really remained mostly sweet as well. When she was not sweet and dear as she had always been, it came as such a shock that I focused way too much on it instead of letting it go. I'm glad that I'm able to look at it differently now.)
How wonderful that your grandson & your best friend's daughter both chose David to do speeches on. I can imagine the pride you must have felt.
I like what you said about David teaching life lessons despite the Alz. fog. When I look back on my time with my mom, so much of it was confusing at the time. Now that I look back on it I can see that I learned a lot about life from the experience.
I'm not surprised that David is the source of admiration and inspiration from the 'younger set'. He even inspires me and I'm much older and have never met him. He's got to be one special guy!!
This makes me weepy to think about how they both chose sweet Uncle David as their tribute. There is so much to admire in this sweet, respectable, kind, admirable, gentle human being. He is truly one of a kind...and I've always been so deeply proud that I had an uncle that was such an amazingly good person. We are all so blessed!!
Love you!! L~
I admire you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so glad he is getting better. And doing so good handling Alzheimers. I think your good care is one reason he is doing such a good job.
God IS good....in spite of.....
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Post a Comment