CAREGIVER NOTE:

We found something he enjoys doing…. YIPPEE! Now to find a bunch of different bolts, nuts and washers he can sort again and put into the toolbox. It was interesting to watch him line things up according to size for a project we were building in the garage yesterday. He spent more than an hour sorting and lining things up… moving them around and doing it all over again or handing the bolt and nut to me so I could use it when needed. He tried to read the instructions, but said it was the worst manual he had ever seen — let alone the printing so small it was nearly unreadable.

It was a good and productive afternoon on several levels!

Enjoy some “fun” time today.

Look for and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you today.

Celebrate the joy you find in your day today.

It’s a pay it forward day…. 

A positive thought a day could keep the negative thoughts at bay. 

Do a little more today.  

Nurture all things that are worth a great harvest.

Don’t forget…..

CAREGIVER NOTE:

Don’t forget to share what’s going right a few times as often as you can. When they opt in on a suggestion or are active for a little longer than you anticipated. Maybe even eat a food that isn’t on their top 10 list of what they generally eat or whatever. Bring a smile to their face and share freely. There’s no better prescription for having a good day than bringing a bit of light back their way. We had such an experience yesterday. There was pure joy in his face and he really seemed to enjoy an activity we hadn’t done for a couple of months and was a little disappointed when it ended. We’ll be repeating the activity again soon.

At the end of each day…. take an accounting of each of the gifts you’ve received with gratitude.