Give life a reason to be good today.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Too hot (triple digit temps) to be outside for any length of time. One quick trip around the driveway was enough of a walk. Lots of stories about his property and the improvements he made. He did enjoy a few phone calls, though disappointed that he wasn’t able to get through to another. Seemed at peace by bedtime (no sundowning) and slept through the night.
Celebrate all the good this day brings your way.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Listen to their stories… good things may come from them. Everyone likes to be heard and seen.
Adjust the altitude of your attitude. Look up.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
The “worry” cloud was back overnight, but an earlier phone call kept things from getting too out of hand. He was complaining of some discomfort in his hip — but some of that was to be anticipated since he was refusing to use the walker for most of the day.
Be a lifter, regardless of the back story.
Speak from your heart.
Give it your all in getting there.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Lots of stories of days gone by… told with lots of gusto! Good spirits until sundown and another “worry” niggling at him. About an hour for him to sort it all out and make a plan to take care of it tomorrow when the sun comes up. Grateful that this answer was an easy one and manageable to achieve.
Find the good.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
He was feeling good enough to go out to dinner last evening – his suggestion. Not sure if his meal disagreed with his digestive tract or what… but lots of tummy troubles overnight. Hopefully, the meds will work and today will be a more normal sort of day. Once again, he doesn’t want to rely on the walker for support, even though he has noticed that his gait is much smoother when he does use it and his hip is less likely to be bothering him at the end of the day. Hoping to get 2 trips around the cul-de-sac in today since we missed out yesterday.
Plant seeds of kindness, gratitude, joy, love and hope every day.
With gratitude, notice the “miracles” taking place in your life today.
CAREGIVER NOTE:
Sundowning seems to be a little more frequent now. Thankfully, the agitation hasn’t been too profound or hard to shift and refocus on other things the past few days. Grateful for that in so many ways.
Hang in there. It is worth it.
Greatitudes 