CAREGIVER NOTE:
The shadows were alive last night …. He was seeing things and swore up and down there was something in his room. He couldn’t hear it, but he saw it. He wasn’t really afraid, but didn’t want to sleep if there was something else in his room. A thorough sweep with an extra light seemed to help — and he was able to go back to sleep…
He’s wanting to find some chocolate drops for Uncle Pert. We’re taking him out this evening to try to find some of the candy he remembers so fondly. We’ll see how that goes — I’m sure he’ll be eating them in remembrance of his favorite uncle on Christmas day.

many wonderful and memorable moments this week. 

CAREGIVER NOTE:

Smiles were in abundance late last evening when son #2 arrived for a week long visit. Dad had been very anxious all day long waiting not so patiently for things to fall into place. Traveling across country is a little more complicated it seems now than it had been previously and it’s a whole day of travel for those coming here to visit.

Once they walked through the door, you could see the tension dissipate and relief take its place. And a good night’s sleep was had by all.

CAREGIVER NOTE:
We found a large print copy of a book he wanted to read. Yesterday’s experiment of using his new readers and seeing if he could read the print was a success — his interest didn’t hold for too long, but it was a step forward. YIPPEE!

Take one more step.  Turn one more corner. Repeat as needed. 

Name them one by one.

CAREGIVER NOTE:

Yesterday was difficult. The vivid dream was very real to him. We had to go outside in the dark to ensure that all was safe and no one was in danger. It took several hours for him to put the pieces to together and he was scared that he was really losing it. He’s realizing that things aren’t working as they should and he can’t process things as he thinks he should be able to do. It’s SCARY – both for him and for us.

to your heart.