A Long Day

On Monday, mom exited the nursing home. I never realized when she was admitted there, "behavior issues" could get you kicked out. I know this can occur in college dorms but an Alzheimer's unit? Come on!!!!

A diagnosis of Alzheimer's in the later stages does not leave much room for control of behaviors? Part of the brains wiring is missing; covered up with sticky stuff that doesn't allow the neurotransmitters to transmit the proper signals on how to act and react.

An Alzheimer's Unit keeps a person clean, safe, medicated, etc., but behavior! Another story completely... I received calls frequently from the unit stating mom was misbehaving, doing things they couldn't control. What could I do? Then out of the blue, "Come get your mom". If behaviors happen you go home, "kicked out" or you go to a Behavior Health Program (psych ward)to be medicated with this and that, trial and error - - a medication lobotomy. It is so frustrating, FRUSTRATING, DID I SAY FRUSTRATING????

Problems cause solutions if enough research is done. Hopefully Alzheimer's conditions will move into the 21st century soon and beyond! It might be too late for mom but there are others walking this trail, arriving sooner than later.

Logan's Birthday

Happy Birthday to our sweet nine year old grandson. You got your b-b gun, how exciting! So glad you enjoyed a special day with your grandparents in Arkansas. We will celebrate with you when you return.

You are a present to us every day of our lives. We love you Logan and celebrate your life every day.

Love,

Memaw and Pawpaw

Happy Birthday Micah

Today is your birthday. I thought of you first thing this morning and remembered your wonderful persona, and how I miss seeing you today. I can picture you though. I just close my eyes and there you are, always! You are there from the 1st moment I saw you when you were born. So sweet, I couldn't wait to get you home to love on you, and watch you grow. I watched you grow for 9 years, then you moved elsewhere. I don't see you as much. I miss your funny stories that gave me such pleasure. I miss the millions of questions. Some, that I didn't have answers for. I am thankful for the very essence of you. There will never be another Micah.

Next year you will be a teenager, but let's not rush things. One year at a time! Before you know it you will be driving and that scares me. Yes, one year at a time, one day at a time. Thank you God for the wonderful blessing in our lives called Micah! Happy Birthday sweet boy.

Love,

Memaw and Pawpaw