Archive for February 25th, 2009

He looked up at the picture of us in NS 09/04 – “that’s a nice picture of us – I like how the,the, the whatever is in the background”. He was pointing to the ocean.

I asked if he meant the ocean. “Yes, I’ve never seen an ocean before.”

This from my Man who was raised on the ocean in NS.

Ever since diagnosis, he has been clingy, especially if we go out to visit, etc.

Ever since returning home from respite on Sunday, he has been super, super clingy. I always bring my laundry basket to the living room as he wants to be near me.

Tonight, I set it down on the sofa. He walked over and sat right next to me, announcing he needed a hug, “Not a big one, just some little ones.”

He follows me everywhere except the bathroom. I believe he fears being out of sight in case he is “left behind” again. It’s so sad but hopefully he will be Ok in a few days.

I, of all people, should have realized he wouldn’t remember my words. As I left his room the first day, told him I’d be back on *** date. Also, told him he definitely would be coming home – not staying in care forever.

Next time, I will:
(1) Write the promise of my coming back to pick him up

(2) Write that he will be coming home and they can’t/won’t keep him from me

(3) Take photos of all of us, his books, a quilt from our bed, the throw he has on his chair in the living room.

(4) Tape written date that I will return to his bedside table

If only I had – - -