Archive for October 24th, 2008

Gosh it’s difficult to watch him struggle. Tonight I looked up to see him struggling to get his sweater on – he had it by the bottom and of course, couldn’t “make it work”. At least he doesn’t get upset when I help.

Earlier, he went to apply liquid soap to his hands – he had his palm down (opposite, again?) and the spout facing away from where he needed it (opposite again?). Kind of made me sick to wonder how long he may not have been able to get soap when he needed it.

Just now, he wanted to change Buddy’s drinking water – he never forgets to tend to Buddy! After much help, he found the laundry room but (a first), couldn’t find the water dish which has been in the same spot for 5 years. When I showed him the dish, he replied, “Oh, no wonder, the water’s clear.”

I need blinders for my eyes and a balm for my heart.

I plate our meals – it’s less confusing for him and I serve him first.

It always amazes me that he sits, waiting for me, before he takes a bite. His deep down love and courtesy never fail him. How can his brain reroute this love/manners to still be in his daily living?

There are still many blessings everyday – I’m sorry to have not mentioned them – but I will!