SOME FRIENDS COME AND GO
SOME WILL BE THERE FOREVER
The beach two years ago, Port Aransas, Texas
Love..... Acceptance...Understanding
A few weeks ago, the neurologist suggested David try playing his guitar again..... I took the guitar out of hiding, but.... David couldn't and wouldn't try playing it again.
So, what does best friend do....? He came over with three musical instruments, hoping David might try and enjoy a tambourine, xylophone, or maraca.
With encouragement David shook the maraca a few times, then laid it down and started clapping again.
It was the thought that counts. This gesture of love and caring was so very sweet!
David claps his hands together or claps his leg almost all day long as he's listening to his classic country channel.
The clapping sound has become very comforting to me. I know when he's clapping, he's in a good mood. When he's quiet, he's either sweeping or sad.
We've had a good week........what a blessing!!!
With encouragement David shook the maraca a few times, then laid it down and started clapping again.
It was the thought that counts. This gesture of love and caring was so very sweet!
David claps his hands together or claps his leg almost all day long as he's listening to his classic country channel.
The clapping sound has become very comforting to me. I know when he's clapping, he's in a good mood. When he's quiet, he's either sweeping or sad.
We've had a good week........what a blessing!!!
22 comments:
Awwww...what a very sweet friend! Glad y'all are having a good week....and praise God for country music!!
Love you Aunt D!
L~
A good week...good friends...how wonderful!! Glad to to hear he enjoys the music so much..what a blessing.
Some friends are beyond dear. How wonderful to have such a one in your lives. Glad that the sound of David's clapping is reassuring and pleasant. =D
I wonder if you keep the instruments around if he might try them again...
It's so nice of your friend to do that for David. Indeed a true friend.
Thinking of you!
love,
barbara
Many times friends do not know how to keep up a friendship with an Alzheimer's patient. But being with them, checking in, is so important. Our alzheimer's loved ones are still there! They need oiur love.
Sweet pictures!
Bugs and prayers,
Carol
It's wonderful that best friend is there, doing what he can, even if it didn't work. Wish there was a magic wand for your husband. A magic wand for all of our loved ones who have or had this disease.
Beckie in Brentwood, TN
so glad you had a good week...my FIL had a rough night last night...first night in the hospital...of course he doesn't remember any of it now...but the whole floor at the hospital sure does..
Oh my goodness, Dolores!
I didn't mean to sign "Bugs".
Should have been "hugs" above.
You are always so positive on this blog--you "move ahead".
On the issue of "bugs", however, it bugs me when people, even family, who used to be there for us are no longer there for us. But I guess they don't owe us anything--no vow "for better or worse, in sickness and in health."
We do have the privilege of hugging, not bugging, all we know, with the LORD's help.
Wanting to hug you in person for your sweet attitude,
Carol
Awww, how sweet! Keith sure does love David!! David has taught us all so much, and has given us unconditional love, it is an honor to give love back to him! So glad this week has been mostly 'good'!
Love
Nelwyn
True Friends are few and far between...Bless your friend's heart!
LOVE the New Year's Kiss!!!
hughugs
What a blessing it is to have such good friends!
I sure had a lot of posts to catch up on...looks like you are both doing well...That Kasey is a gorgeous girl....loved the Halloween pics!!!
This is just too sweet, Dolores, what a love gesture from Dvaid's friend. Always nice to have genuine friends that you can always rely on. Glad to know you have been having a good week...Christine
What a wonderful friend! A true friend who is there through thick and thin is truly a blessing.
You have the BEST pictures, Dolores. So many wonderful memories and happy times. I just love the one of you and David smooching on New Year's Eve.
So very glad that this has been a GOOD week for the two of you. I hope that this coming week will also be good with lots of clapping.
Hugs,
Kim
True friends are God's blessings to us all. We are blessed too with AWESOME friends. I am glad this has been a good week. XO, Pinky
What a dear, dear friend - give him my love - they are to be treasured.
Dolores, I happened to come across your blog today and have been so intrigued that I started at the beginning and read every single post. Thank you for sharing so openly, and thank you in particular for highlighting the good parts of your difficult situation. I am truly inspired by your positive attitude and gratefulness to God!
whoohoo that is some serious kissing!!! haha
I'm glad you had a good week and i am super glad to be back here!
Big hugs (and yes kisses too)
Leontien
Friends like that are a blessing dear Dolores, my goodness, he is wonderful! You all look like you had a great time and David looks so happy, I love that tender kiss moment. God bless you all. Hugs,
FABBY
My heart goes out to you and family. Friends are the best and will stand by you when your family lets you down. Blessings to you at this time of your life.
Clapping is good ............
What a nice gesture by your friend. I guess David knows exactly how he want to enjoy his music.
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