It's been an emotionally tough day today for a vast many reasons.
Hubby for the last couple of weeks has been on a downhill slide.
Mobility coming and going at the drop of a hat.
Lots of extra wheelchair rides
and
LOTS of extra confusion.
But we are gettin through.
My post wont be long, I know, faint, right?
Tonight as I was attending to Hubby he looked up at me and asked me.
"Am I supposed to remember you?"
I answered calmly and matter of factly
"Yes, I am your wife, I am Kathy, and I take care of you.
And if it helps, You love me."
Hubby smiled at me and gave me a kiss.
Hey, I'm just delivering the facts ;-)
This is dementia, it's not just a memory problem. My husband was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in Oct 2007. This is our story. The ups and downs, the sorrows and joys. A non clinical view of living the Lewy life. Our story ended Feb 11, 2014. Lewy Body dementia hasn't been cured yet so until it is, this blog will be timeless in it's approach to caregiving, love and faith. It's a daily approach to those things.
Disclaimer
This is dementia. It's not just a memory problem.
What you read in this blog is purely my own personal experience in dealing with Lewy Body Dementia every day.
This is not meant to offer any medical or legal advise.
I have no professional training in care giving or experiences in formal writing.
I'm just a woman that loves her husband deeply and wants to provide him with the best quality of life he can and chooses to have.
My prayer though this is "Lord, What am I learning from this; how can I use it help someone else and to glorify You?"
If just one person finds comfort in this public blog. I will feel like it was a success.
What you read in this blog is purely my own personal experience in dealing with Lewy Body Dementia every day.
This is not meant to offer any medical or legal advise.
I have no professional training in care giving or experiences in formal writing.
I'm just a woman that loves her husband deeply and wants to provide him with the best quality of life he can and chooses to have.
My prayer though this is "Lord, What am I learning from this; how can I use it help someone else and to glorify You?"
If just one person finds comfort in this public blog. I will feel like it was a success.
God bless you Kathy. You have strength that I admire; words can not express my admiration for you.
ReplyDeleteYou and Hubby are in my thoughts.
Just the facts, ma'am :~)
ReplyDeleteOne of the things that people who aren't in the middle of dementia don't always know is that are moments of happiness and joy. Yes, even in the hard days those little smiles and kisses can made a difference.