Well it was a good busy day - wore the kids out!! Went to Aunt Mary's for dinner #1 and Mom & Dad's for dinner #2. Had fun playing with all the kids - and watching baby Gavin laugh away.
Our Thanksgiving started a few hours early - we were chosen by the ALS Guardian Angels to receive a Christmas wish - it will help to give the girls a very Merry Christmas from Santa!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
November 20
Guess this is a post to see who reads this.... Preview our Christmas picture.
Things haven't changed much. SSDI appeal has been filed. Waiting for lumbr puncture & follow-up appointment on 12/4.
Jim's concept of finances continues to decline. Other then that just another day.
Hi Katie!!
Things haven't changed much. SSDI appeal has been filed. Waiting for lumbr puncture & follow-up appointment on 12/4.
Jim's concept of finances continues to decline. Other then that just another day.
Hi Katie!!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
FTD Support
I attended my first FTD meeting this week with my sister Jenny (and baby Brenden) at my side. I learned a lot - reality check and scary - yet comforting all at the same time.
I received a great suprise from my friends at the Brunswick Preschool PTA. Dinner and a movie for my birthday - a date with my husband! This is a terrific group and they have all been a great support.
Jim goes for his PET scan on Monday - just another test. Probably won't get the results until our next visit in December. This will show what part(s) of his brain are affected by the dementia. Hopefully give us some insight.
I received a great suprise from my friends at the Brunswick Preschool PTA. Dinner and a movie for my birthday - a date with my husband! This is a terrific group and they have all been a great support.
Jim goes for his PET scan on Monday - just another test. Probably won't get the results until our next visit in December. This will show what part(s) of his brain are affected by the dementia. Hopefully give us some insight.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Halloween
Happy Halloween....
What a big difference from last year - it was a year ago this journey began - I just did not know it.
Last year at this time - Ruthie ran infront of a car, Jim did not react - the rest set the gears a go. This week I watched Jim play with the girls in the leaves and could not believe things were that different.
Today I watched him struggle - he was unable to carve a pumpkin, something so small that bothered even him. He tried for over an hour - having to take multiple breaks do to tired wrist, side pain and just unable to manipulate the knife. He finally asked me to finish the pumpkins.
Nicole was over during trick or treat and noticed some changes as well. Earlier this week he had problems with helping Mikayla with her homework and kept confusing a quarter for a nickel.
Friday, I was "offically" laid-off from Robinson. Not a huge suprise - but not fully expected either. Just another obstacle. I am really believing that there is a plan here - with all those praying for Jim he has to be leading us somewhere.
Our next stop is a PET scan of his brain on November 9.
What a big difference from last year - it was a year ago this journey began - I just did not know it.
Last year at this time - Ruthie ran infront of a car, Jim did not react - the rest set the gears a go. This week I watched Jim play with the girls in the leaves and could not believe things were that different.
Today I watched him struggle - he was unable to carve a pumpkin, something so small that bothered even him. He tried for over an hour - having to take multiple breaks do to tired wrist, side pain and just unable to manipulate the knife. He finally asked me to finish the pumpkins.
Nicole was over during trick or treat and noticed some changes as well. Earlier this week he had problems with helping Mikayla with her homework and kept confusing a quarter for a nickel.
Friday, I was "offically" laid-off from Robinson. Not a huge suprise - but not fully expected either. Just another obstacle. I am really believing that there is a plan here - with all those praying for Jim he has to be leading us somewhere.
Our next stop is a PET scan of his brain on November 9.
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