I have not been out on my own in so long that I don’t remember the last time. Didn’t sleep last night – I was so excited. That sounds weird for an adult but it’s true.
Actually, didn’t realize how much I set up for him for a meal or to start his day til I had to tell Shirl. Skipped the hygiene wash/brush type stuff which I helped him with later.
My list was written in order of where the stores are to get the most bang for my buck – no, wait, they got the bang from my buck. That was sick humor. Anyway, lots was accomplished and I boosted the local economy.
Kept phoning to check if all was well but the ringer was off as was her cell, mmhhh:) I arrived home at 1:30pm, 15 minutes after he had got up.
Shirl said he came down the hall in his shorts and t-shirt to ask if his clothes were OK – then realized she was there – not I. She assured him he was OK and he finished dressing.
*****This has never happened before to me – he never asks about his clothes let alone coming out to the kitchen half dressed. So now I’m concerned I shouldn’t have gone. Shirl’s a retired nurse so nothing phases her but is it another step on the slidy slope? Any ideas and please do not think I would be offended with your comments.
Thank you for your encouraging comments re: my “getting out shopping” post.
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I’m so glad that you were able to get out. I can imagine your not being able to sleep the night before. I would probably be the same way.
So good that you were able to get out! We never know what we’re missing until we don’t have it for a while.
Don’t worry about a little slip. Having you not there might have distracted him just a wee bit, and it may even take him a day or two to regain equilibrium, but he will. And the plus side, for both of you, is that you will have gained a second wind, and therefore, will cope better. (As if you weren’t doing marvellously already; but it is wearing.)
You remember that feeling as a child the night before Christmas when you can’t fall asleep? It was like a big gift, and though it sounds like it was cut a little short due to the phones, it was a welcomed break. If you are worried it caused him to slip a little, he probably would have done the same thing if you had been there, too. You may be thinking you have more power over the Alzheimers than you do because of the success you’ve had by being there and loving him through this. Your devoted love is still there and helps him through even if you take 4 hours off–my gosh, I’m sorry it wasn’t the whole day. You take care and dont let any guilt creep in,if you can. love, annie
I’ve been away from here for too long and I scrolled down to see how your day “out” went. Yay for you! W did OK, too. He felt a little odd without you but no harm done!
I would have had a hard time sleeping the night before, too!