Last night, after we got to sleep, he got up several times, looked out the window, looked around as if searching for something, turned circles about 3 times and then just stood there.
I asked him each time if he needed to use the toilet – didn’t. He did want water and I noticed his under shorts on the floor in the bathroom. Pulled up his top as I asked him if he had shorts on. (Didn’t) “I don’t know, I’d wear them if I had any.” (???)
Really praying that this night ritual isn’t the start of something new – also, ever since we had company, he has been getting up at 8 or 8:30am – which is wonderful for me but a huge change from sleeping til I’d wake him at 5pm.
***Update – I think I figured out his roaming and taking shorts off: his brain has been functioning “opposite” – eg. left is right, etc. He was probably warm and took his shorts off instead of the T shirt he sleeps in.
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I guess “change” is the operative word here. Just when you think you have things downpat – something changes, whether good or not so good.
Must really be hard. I take my hat off to you.
Hugs
That really IS a change, Jean. I hope the routine isn’t too distracting now. I guess you need to go with the flow…
I’m thinking of you – just been having too much to deal with lately.
Hugs to you,
Mary
I wish you had more help, it is a lot for you to deal with.
I sure do know how it feels. My heart goes out to you. Hang in there.
Wendy – yes, big changes but he slept last night so got a good sleep, too!
Mary, been thinking of you – take care of yourself.
And Changes, I should hear from home care soon!
Suzyr – I’ve been so worried about you.
Jean,
Again, I appreciate you contacting me via email. I hope you can find my blog now. After reading several of your postings, I am speechless. Having enduring my own relational trial for 11 months and being hit with a blow this weekend, I feel very selfish. You are enduring a rough journey yourself. Boy, it sure seems like this world is so rough and I am so envious of others, right now of anyone else. I’m finding it so hard to rejoice with the blessings of others. I feel like an alien…not having children and now longer a spouse….I’m 34 and wonder what life holds. I pray the Lord brings me out of this pit.
I know I’m not making a good first impression here. Normally, I am a good encourager but man it’s so hard to now.
Please come visit me and be encouraged with what the Lord has shared with me in the past. I hope to get back to that place soon.
Lovingly,
Paula
New isn’t always good is it. Hopefully you will be able to rest without worry of his getting up. I can’t imagine how tiring it is to be “on” all the time. You are in my prayers for strength and joy in each day. Love, Annett
Hi, Jean!
You are still always in my prayers! I’m praying you have a good night’s sleep tonight!
Much love to you,
Angie xoxo