I promised our best friends that I'd call them if I was frightened or had a problem. There's a first time for everything, and the other night I called, they came.
It was 10:30 pm and David was experiencing some anger/paranoia ...... it took awhile for him to calm down and go to sleep.
It was 10:30 pm and David was experiencing some anger/paranoia ...... it took awhile for him to calm down and go to sleep.
Our friends stayed until he was asleep. What a blessing they are!!!
I made an appointment with the Neurologist the following day, and the doctor suggested taking the 2 Aricept in the morning, rather than night, and he suggested a supplement for relaxation and sleep from the health food store. Two nights in a row, and he's slept all night. YEA!
I made an appointment with the Neurologist the following day, and the doctor suggested taking the 2 Aricept in the morning, rather than night, and he suggested a supplement for relaxation and sleep from the health food store. Two nights in a row, and he's slept all night. YEA!
HAVE I NOT COMMANDED YOU? BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS. DO NOT BE TERRIFIED; DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED, FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD WILL BE WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO."
Joshua 1:9
Our daughter's family came for the day yesterday. David was in a happy mood and enjoyed getting his hair cut.
Our daughter's family came for the day yesterday. David was in a happy mood and enjoyed getting his hair cut.
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Sorry about the bad night experience, Dolores but thank God for loyal friends who are always available when you need them and for family who always bring joy....Christine
I love the 5 things... the pool looks so refreshing. yes, thank God for good friends.
Thank you for stopping by Dolores. Yes, thank the Lord for good friends.
Going out to dinner is certainly a thing of the past for us and has been for a long while now. Sometimes I get so tired of cooking and the kitchen but I try make the best of it. It' exciting trying new recipes. I understand about your post today, when my mom was at the home I was friends with the relatives of the patients that had Alzheimer's.
You are in my prayers.
Blessings...Lu
How scary that must have been for you but GOD truly did bless you with friends and very special one's like those that come running, then I dare say your cup runneth over. I also have heard that extra strenght tylenol will help with sleep.
Your family is in my prayers.
That must have been a scary thing. You are very fortunate to have friends close by that can come over and help. The moral support they gave you is a real blessing.
I'm playing catch up this evening and read your previous post about Olive Garden. I'm sorry things didn't go well. I'm starting to realize that we were probably fortunate in that my Dad was very hard of hearing. I didn't realize at the time.
Dolores...I'm so glad to read you have such dear friends near you. And I'm glad you called them. I have been through this with my mom, and I know firsthand how frightening this is.
The bible quote is beautiful, and so true. What would we do without faith?
I wish I lived near you. I would be another friend you could call...and I would come.
Hugs to you~xoxoxoxoxox
you have a very insightful Dr.!
That truly is a blessing.
hugs and I am soooo glad you found what "ailed him" xo judi
Your friends are very dear. I could hug them myself. Even though having to call them must have seemed awful, if it helped the doctor suggest something different that works, then we can see that everything works together for good. What a happy, sweet smile Dave is wearing while having his hair cut. It does feel good to get unshaggified. ☺ Much love to you...
So glad you could get right in to the neurologist and arrive at a solution at this stage. Wonderful friends, family and philosophy in your post. Wonderful affirming Scripture. You amaze me with your journey.
Hugs and prayers,
Carol Noren Johnson
You are blessed to have such faithful friends!
I wondered what the herb was that helped him sleep?
What a blessing dear friends are!!! Truly a gift from God. i am sure you get tired and discouraged but you seem to have such a sweet attitude during these trials. God bless you.
Glad the family had such a lovely day :) Best wishes, Jenny
Hi Dolores,
I love that quote about 5 things in life you cannot recover. I am so glad that you called for help. Not only did it help David to calm down, but it makes you know how you are surrounded by good friends and family.
Kiss slowly, I love that. Dolores, you have inspired me so much with your words today.
Karen
Sorry you had such a rough night but I am so totally proud of you for reaching out for help! God bless friends! Love is so wonderful...I am so happy you have your family to support you and bring smiles to your beautiful face!
God gave us friends to help make our life more enjoyable. I'm so thankful you have friends you can call.
Blessings to you sweet friend. If i was close you could have called me. I'd have been right over...
Love, Rebecca
I happened upon your blog and my heart reached out to God to hear a pray of comfort sent your way. I will be praying for you as travel through your days.
Judy Bruce
Mableton, GA
Dolores, I am so thankful to the Lord for those HE has put in your circle of friends who really are!
So happy to hear that there was a timely answer to the problem. And I'm so glad to see David, happy and well shorn! :D So happy that you are happy! Hugs, Deb
Sorry to hear you had such a frightening incident with David, but glad to hear you have such good friends. I'm sure you are a good friend to them too.
Gilda
Oh sweetie, I'm sorry to hear of the frightening experience. Mr. P hasn't had those in quite sometime. You are so fortunate to have someone to call and sit with you through all of this....
I'm so glad you like the changes happening in the shop. It's good therapy for me.. lol
hugs ~lynne~
Dolores, thank the Lord for your dear friends. Friends are truly a God-send. The ones that will stand by you and with you and in front of you.
I'm also thankful for medicines to help ease our loved ones through this scary time. I hope that combination of drugs will help David avoid those angry times and help you get some much needed rest. God bless you both!
I'm SO thankful your friends came quickly for you Delores! I know it must have taken a Lot for you to break down and call them!
Sending soothing winds and prayer to you both!!
hughughugs
So glad you made arrangement ahead of time - my neighbors told me to set my car alarm off if I needed help urgently - it was a real comfort.
Your friends sound like wonderful people. I'm so glad they were there for you. I'm hoping and praying that the change in medication will be what is needed to prevent any more scary episodes.
I absolutely LOVE your quote about enjoying life. I think I am going to print that off as a daily reminder to myself.
Hugs to you and David,
Kim
ohhh i love that quote!!! would you mind if i copy it and maybe use it sometimes??? or just to put besides my bed to remind me???
I'm glad you have such good friends!
Leontien
It sure is like a roller coaster, isn't it? I am SO glad you have your friends and that you DID call! When best friends say they want you to call, they MEAN IT. I am glad they are a comfort to you. David is so blessed to have you. XOXO, Pinky
Hi, dear Dolores, how are you and David? I just read you had a terrible night with David and your blessed friends came to your rescue and confort! God bless them, so wonderful to have such friends and close to you! I hope the medice is doing him better, he looks so happy getting his hair cut by your lovely daughter. Lots of hugs and prayers for you. FABBY
Dear loving Dolores,you always manage to transcend create and spread comfort in your posts: positivity arising phoenix like out of your own trials and adversity in your journey with David. You are an inspiration! Hope you dont mind but I have already (with due credit to your blog) used your earlier quote about love in a post to a support group I belong to of parents in families struggling with mental illness. Your '5 things'are powerful and I would like to share them too.
Hugs Chris in UK
We learn so much from you and your words. What a rock you are for all of us to hear and see.
Hi Aunt D! Just catching up on your posts...been an exhausting week. I hope the changes in the meds are still going well. Hope Uncle David had a nice birthday too!
Love you! L~
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