Leave a little of your own “magic” wherever you go today.

See the good in everything.

May your thoughts be filled with bright, cheerful and positive colors today!

Always remember, that the good you see in others exists in you.

Cherish friendships….

Find the good in every day.

CAREGIVER NOTE:
Preparing for a change in the routine etc. Winter has arrived and while the current arrangement in the living room is ideal for summer and fall, it isn’t the best for the early onset of winter weather. It’s a blast of cold air right on him when we open the door to let the dog out or in. Moving things around a bit will change things and disrupt the traffic flow we’ve had since he’s come to live with us.

We talked about the change last evening and that it would likely take a couple of days to get everything in order once we started the process and asked that he be patient as we worked out the “niggly” things we encountered as we change things around. It won’t be a straight shot any longer we’re adding a turn (and a few more steps – YAY!) that will need to become part of his pattern of movement. He’ll be able to help with a few things and he is looking forward to supporting the effort including running the vacuum over the area as we clear things out and move things around.

We’ll revisit last night’s discussion while he has breakfast this morning and see how things go a little later as we begin the process of moving his chair to it’s new place and hope the rest of the arrangement will work as we hope.

Create some magic today.

What will you choose to see?

CAREGIVER NOTE:

The niggle is back. He has a worry and it’s pre-occupying his mind day and night. He still hasn’t been able to come to a resolution that he feels is workable. Adding to his frustration is the new phone he insisted on getting. Too many buttons, apps and such — but it’s what he wanted.

Light the way!

CAREGIVER NOTE:

We’ve discovered that sometimes the bigger is better. Like blankets. Shirts. Soda containers. 🙂 The selection may seem odd, but it does bring comfort to snuggle under a blanket that one can pull up over your head and wrap around you a little more tightly during an afternoon snooze or overnight. Shirts with long sleeves. No T-s, but button down the front types. Soda – 2 liters all the way now. He enjoys being able to pour out the amount he wants and refill as needed. He also enjoys getting his own afternoon snack from the selection available on the kitchen island.

It’s still a lot about independence and the old niggle of not being to drive has reared its head for another round. Hoping the “rabbit hole” doesn’t get any bigger today.