??? HAPPY ??? ANNIVERSARY ???

July 2, 2009 - the day we were "only" going for a neurology consult. We left that room with a diagnosis of dementia and motor neuron disease.

WOW - seems like a decade ago! However, despite the obvious I think life is better. God has given us a few gifts -

1)Strength: I am stronger then I was a year ago. Our family is stronger.
2)Love: I know I am in love with the man I married.
3)Optimism: For a person who has always had a half empty glass.
4)Compassion: For those I know and don't know.
5)Understanding: I now know why Jim does what he does - life makes sense in a way.
6)Appreciation: To have what time we have together.

One year ago something else could have happened - maybe some freak accident killing the person I loved - he could have been gone in a second with no warning, no fight and none of the "fun" that goes with these diseases. I could have lost the man I love without getting to say "good-bye" or "I love you."

Even though Jim has changed I am grateful to have him here.

Day Care Visit

Well, we visited our first daycare center today. Beautiful place, really friendly. One downside - private pay only - so no insurance or medicare coverage. However, definately considering it for the occasional work day. Good things: it includes all meals and snacks and activities AND it is 24-7 and allows drop-in time service and last minute cancellations without fees!! Jim is going to "volunteer" there and help with the other residents. Kinda excited!

What put the spark under my butt?? I may actually have a few extra days I can pick up in August! We didn't have the kids with us (thanks to Gretchen & her family) so what a better day to start looking.

After getting home tonight realized my tire is going flat on the van and the air condtioning is leaking again (Yes I just got it fixed Wednesday!) Uggghhhh..... never ends - my back up car also has a flat tire and no brakes so back to the shop we go.

If anyone knows of any local adult daycares or home health services that take medicare I am open for suggestions!!!