Name a few of the small joys today. Betting you’ll discover one or more of the big ones along the way.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
We found it much easier to reframe and distract over the weekend. The fixation has lessened a little. Fingers crossed things will be a little smoother this week in that respect.
Be about good today — and pack it in well.
Color it pretty today! (image credit: Foundations for a Better Life)
Choose kindness always. It’s something that can get us through most circumstances.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
It’s been another long night. Fixation on a “problem” and there’s no getting around it despite reframing, changing subjects and more. Hoping today will be a better day and we’ll be able to get a different perspective on things.
You’ve got this!
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Being stubborn is just part of his nature… I do wish he could come to terms with the fact that he can’t go back to the homestead and he’s here to stay for the long term. I’m really hoping we won’t have another meltdown today – when he can’t have the keys to the truck or no one is available to drive him. Last time was miserable and the house was cleared last weekend in preparation for sale. He’s told the boys to sell it.
Share a smile today. Bet you’ll get one back! (image credit: Post-It)
Make an accounting daily.
CAREGIVER NOTE: Status quo.
It’s not always possible, but always do your best to stay on the positive path.
CAREGIVER NOTE: Major meltdown/crash yesterday afternoon. It could have been uglier, but thankfully, it wasn’t. Most of the agitation was gone after a 5 hour ride. But still wasn’t happy or feeling that the “problem” was resolved. Same issue we’ve been dealing the past couple of weeks. Good spirits later in the evening and even some joking.
Discover the bounty of what’s going right in every day. Jot down 3 things in a journal, planner, calendar for a week. Your outlook will change.
CAREGIVER NOTE: He enjoyed the birthday party last evening and it was still a part of his memory during his early morning wanderings.
The visits and the binder that was found that had all of his AF achievements in it. He thought that was pretty neat. We have it stored near his chair so he can look through it when he wants. More phone calls expected today – not all went through last evening.
Cultivate and nurture the seeds you plant in your “heart’s garden” today.
CAREGIVER NOTES: Still agitated about things at the homestead. He was pretty quiet yesterday evening. His agitation grew as the evening went on. I don’t think it was necessarily “sundowning” just frustration and confusion about things that were currently happening and not within his control. Fingers crossed for a better day.
Greatitudes 