This blog was formerly dedicated in 2009 to my Dad who died of Alzheimer's in 2013. It's been three years now...and I find myself missing blogging...so I am re-inventing my blog... because, after all, life is about moving through, and going forward...

Monday, March 8, 2010

Pink snowballs and coffee the way he likes it...

Mom went to visit Dad today.  She found him in the lunch room, sitting in his wheel chair, having just finished his lunch.  His Angel (Doctor-Doctor) brought Dad a pink snowball and coffee just the way he likes it, with lots of cream and sugar.  Mom marveled at the service and secretly craved a bite of the pink snowball...

Mom brought back his pajama top she had cleaned and replaced the buttons. She brought some more Aveeno lotion for Dad, and his Angel put them away for her.

Mom, Doctor-Doctor and Dad chatted awhile, and then it was clear, Dad was getting sleepy.  They wheeled him back to his room.  Dad asked Mom to shut the drapes.  She commented on how pretty the clouds were in the sky and thought he might enjoy looking at them.  He told her, "No, it makes it too easy for them to assassinate me."

Dad asked about my second the oldest brother's jewelry store (which he does not have) and Mom stood there puzzled.  She did not have a chance to respond, as Dad started in on how dangerous it was outside and she better be careful.  She promised she would.  Dad told Mom how "hornie" he was, so Mom asked him how his visit was with my sister and brother yesterday.,,

Dad looked tired.  Doctor-Doctor came  back in and tucked Dad in his bed.  She opened the drapes (which Dad usually likes) and Dad brought up the "assassination attempts" again.  Doctor-Doctor patted him on the shoulder and told him not to worry, she would not let anyone hurt him.  He smiled and told her he loved her.
Mom told Dad how much we all love his Angel and how well she takes care of him.

After Mom kissed him good bye, she turned as she was ready to leave the room, and heard Doctor-Doctor ask Dad to tell Mom he loved her.  Dad told Mom he loved her.  Mom smiled and waved.  Mom thought his Angel might think Mom is jealous, but Mom told us she is so grateful to his Angel, and the rest of the staff, for taking such good care of him.  Me too....

6 comments:

Carol............. said...

Oh, my goodness............how wonderful of you to share a part of your life. I'm sure many of us can identify with your posts in one way or another....

Thank You.

Jeanie said...

Your Dad is so lucky to have his angel, but it sounds like he has many angels in his life with your mom right at the top of the list of angels.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Sounds like a good day. Nice for your Mom.

Mari said...

His angel truly is an angel - to him and for you!

Marylinn Kelly said...

As I have read more of the family's concerns for your father, I know how much of your energy goes to him and the situation; I was a caregiver for my mother through an acute illness and a year later I was the patient. Your family sounds remarkable in the way you come to decisions with which you can all be comfortable; sometimes there are no really good choices. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers for my cousin, and send the same back for all of you.xoxo

gayle said...

I know it makes you feel so much better to hear such great reports!!