Hello again
Well this is the first day of fall and here in Vancouver, it started with a bang. Pouring rain, wind, thunder, cold, sunny. All in one day. That is what it is like here in Raincouver, BC. Canada. I was soaked before I got to the mall. Which is 1 block away. Then cold until I got to mom's
It was bath day for mom today. Sunday. When I arrived mom was soaking wet from sweating. They cover her up with to many blankets. And she is very thirsty. The first thing I do is to wipe her head with a cold cloth, to cool her down a bit and then remove some of the blankets.
Mom has a great appetite. I brought her some pasta and she ate most of this, plus allot of what was served to her. Turkey and broccoli. And of course her fruit smoothie and papaya. And let us not forget her daily Lindt chocolate. And mom has been eating like this for a while now. Which is a great thing.
A new or casual staff member has been praising me about how I take care of my mother. Telling me that nobody that she has seen, takes the time I do. Children of parents I mean. She was telling of a gentlemen whose wife lasted 19 years with Alzheimer's, because of the great care he provided for her.
This staff member also mentioned to me that when mom see's me, it is like a light goes on. She could be tired and sleeping, but as soon as mom hears me or see's me she brightens right up.
I make sure mom is loved and mom knows this. Mom knows I am their to help her and be there for her. And mom knows I will be their everyday. As I have been for many years now.
This is a gift that I have been given.
I have been in extreme pain as of late and again this evening. So I will be cutting this short again this evening.
GOD bless and good night
Kris Schmuland
