Memory Lane

[bazooka111]

Taking a trip down memory lane was incredibly interesting! I asked Mom if she wanted to take a ride ... I packed a lunch and we drove through our park system, and ended up in an area where she spent a lot of time with my Dad when I was a child. Seeing the sights, triggered all kinds of conversation, and stories that I have NEVER heard! We’ve done this before, and it is always cool to watch her face as she sees places from the past.

CBD is slowly trying to rob the joy of conversation - she may be quiet, but she is sharp ... she continues to express herself and with a little patience, the words will eventually come.

[HilsandR]

That is so special, Kim, to be hearing stories from your mum that you have never heard. CBD might be robbing her of many things but it can't take away the joy she feels during these memory making trips, so apparent in her smiles the size of a sunrise, and it won't rob her of the abundant love she undoubtedly feels that is unconditionally showered on her by you and your family. Such an inspirational story to follow and never fails to lift my spirits. Best wishes to you all. Hils. x

[Marilyn_cbd12]

It is interesting to hear that she is recalling so much. How nice that must have been for her! My husband (CBD) is now in a period of rapid cognitive decline after a year of heart wrenching physical decline. This morning he asked me if his brother (Alive and reasonably healthy) is still alive. It startled me because he just had no idea. I had become accustomed to his forgetting the day of the week and the month and where our children Iive but that question reminded me of how confusing and lonely his world might be now, despite my best efforts to keep him engaged.

Marilyn

[raincitygirl in reply to Marilyn_cbd12]

Even after years of living with them 24/7 it's shocking when a new level of cognitive decline becomes apparent, isn't it Marilyn? I think I must have fooled myself into thinking "everything's normal now" each time hubby stabilized down onto a new plateau. Then I was shocked all over again when something happened (like not being able to read a clock)....

Hugs ❤️❤️❤️

Anne G

[Marilyn_cbd12 in reply to raincitygirl]

Thank you for your kind words of support. I used to say that we entered a new stage about every 6 months. Now I would say we enter a new stage about every 6 weeks. This morning something happened that upset me. He pushed a button on his electric reclining chair which brings him upright and didn't realize that our small dog was underneath and squealing as he did it. He almost crushed the dog to death. I kept saying to him, "Stop, stop!" but it did not register with him. He would have been beside himself if he thought he killed our dog. He just seems so confused most of the time. He is patient with his own confusion and with his situation and I am grateful for that, but, as you know, it is so sad to see him this way.

Marilyn