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I think your Dad will be fine with the move. Probably some part of him will realize that he is in memory care but it probably will be only a fleeting thought once in a while. Yes, when a dementia patient's body leaves this world it is almost always a relief because their actual self has already departed way before that. It is a sad last few months/years.
I get very worried about my Justice too when he isn't himself but usually I can wait it out a *****e hasn't had anything major though).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Boat rides! Does Kirby go. Sounds like fun. Enjoy your guest. Ds
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Peps if your dad questions his new place you can truthfully tell him that this place has more and better services for him. Your dad is lucky to have you and bro who want the best for him. good job. Ds
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Yesterday's busy took an unexpected turn. At 3:30pm my Aussie sister called and said they missed a connecting flight at the Minneapolis airport, and could they spend the night at our house? Yes, of course! Quick shuffle of current guests: nephew is in the guest bed in my office, BFF had the queen guest bed, but moved to the twin bed in DHs office, freeing the queen bed for sister and her DH. Suddenly my hotdish in the crockpot was hosting a dinner party for 6.
We brought them to the airport at 1pm, and then went to visit my parents, where the downstairs bedroom saga continues. A new adjustable bed for my Mom is ordered and will be delivered next week. Now the plan is to make the family room their bedroom. Okay. My brother and I agreed to meet on July 28 to move furniture and set up the new bed. My Dad has a huge trailer he used to use to bring his carvings to art shows. He's not doing that anymore, so he said we can move stuff to the trailer to store it. Basically, not throwing anything away or donating it, but hoarding it in a trailer. What a shame. There are things that could be used by someone else, but will now rot and be chewed up by mice, and my brother and I will have to throw it away some day. But perhaps the inside of the house will be less cluttered for awhile.
My parents were not too angry today, so not as heartbreaking as my last visit. But still exhausting. Tomorrow I will wake up to a fairly quiet house ( I think BFF will be home in the morning, but everyone else will be at work). I will go work out and FINALLY get to read the NYT paper. I hope. :)
on 7/16/25 6:12 pm
After a hot/humid few days, the rain has arrived tonight fresh from Paula in Wisconsin. Love it! Should be beautiful and cool tomorrow. Yay.
Not much to report. Boat rides, power washing outdoor furniture, Kirby deer chases, cooking for my folks... I ordered a new sectional for my house here. I hate this one. So uncomfortable and sloppy looking! It wasn't inexpensive (Pottery Barn), but hasn't held up well over the last decade of only being used 4 months of the year. This new one is very comfortable. I have 8-12 weeks to teach Kirby no more couch time.
My friend Cathy from Sedona is coming to visit me here in September! Her husband is going to hike Mont Blanc so while he's off doing that, she'll come here.
That's all for me. Take care!
200.2 - Normal uptick.... No biggie. Ate well yesterday. Also, had a very good workout. I'm sure there is a little water retention going on.
Big news is that my dad will be moving to a new apartment at the end of the month. Yippee! The apartment that I had been waiting for in the memory care section of the assisted living became vacant this past week. Sad for the gentleman's family, I'm sure, but good news for me and my family. (I'm also going to venture that there was some relief in the hearts of the man's family.) I have been working along with my dad's belief that people have master keys to his place and come in and rifle through his belongings and reset his thermostat. For a while he was convinced people were "doing it" on his bed while he was out. Thank goodness he's let that one go! He also complains now about the "mile walk" to the dining room. His new apartment is no more than 20 feet from the dining room in the memory care unit and I have told him no one will have a master key to his place. (That's not true, but as long as he believes me, all is well.) He's ready to move and is looking forward to the new place. I have not mentioned that it's memory care. I think that will bother him, so while I am not being transparent about the real reason for the move, I figure this obstruction of the complete truth is for the greater good!
How is it that I am falling behind in my domestic duties in retirement???? Things seem to have come up this week that need immediate attention (namely my dad) and that throws me off my game. Today it was accompanying BFF on an urgent care vet visit. I was there for him, not the dog. He's a basket case when the dogs aren't quite right. A vet visit and $350 later confirmed what I told him over the phone - most likely a soft tissue injury to her neck from lunging on the leash yesterday. Ta Da!!!! But I do like that he is so devoted to the dogs, even though he becomes an emotional wreck when the dogs get sick. His dogs are his world. ...Anyhow, back on track... Perhaps I am expecting too much of myself? Not sure. Aye, yi yi!
Well, I guess I should get back on my broom stick and get a little more of my chore list done before the day is done.
The guys in Europe were better dressed too. A lot more in nice suits than you see these days in the US.
Shrimp is always such a great fallback. I need to put some in the freezer to have onboard when we have no other ideas/energy.
Well maybe the dog did eat the scale or hide it! He was living the life of Reilly eating way more snacks than I usually dole out over the last few weeks. He needs a weigh-in too:
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
So glad you are feeling better! Maybe you just needed a down day.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Greetings all
It is foggy today and so is my attitude. Minor annoyances from last night's gallery meeting which resulted in a bunch of busy work for me because people read junk on line only don't understand it. I am truly getting to be an old grouch. Oh well. I spent time on the phone today with cal tax board because they don't like my log in info yet their instructions are truly incomprehensible. Crap. More errands to run.
Glad you are home safe Liz. Sorry the car had to be jumped. Been there done that No fun. And yeah Europeans dress differently than Americans. As I recall, we all wear white sports shoes. Seems they are classier. You are always stylish.
Ocean D the Azores!! Sounds fabulous. Bet you can't wait. Yay.
Fun with old friends Paula - nothing better. Glad you had a good time.
Hey Liz so you can't find your scale. Did your dog eat it? hahahah
Shrimp tonight. DH is out walking the dogs. Poppy does not know it yet but she goes to the vet for a shot at 4.
We watched the first episode of the Dexter reboot last night. Very engaging even if totally improbable.
Cheers all.
Diane S
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123.2, back down. Feeling back to my normal self today! Yay!
Glad you got home safely Liz! Bet Justice is glad to have Mom home!
Your trip sounds fun Ocean Diane. I had to look up your destination as I was not familiar with it. Sounds like a place DH and I might like. Will be anxiously awaiting your review!
All the travel talk is giving me the urge as well. But first we have to find a new home in FL!
Met an old work colleague for lunch today. Was very nice to catch up. She has 3 boys about the same ages as my 3. All grown now but fun to hear about their lives!
Weather is supposed to get stormy soon. Wanted to take a walk but too hot and humid for that.
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
