- Pa was smiling ear to ear tonight because he has just now come to understand that he can have second helpings at any meal any time he wants. Ninety percent of people with Parkinson Disease have lost their sense of smell, which often leads to a loss of appetite. I think Pa is in the other ten percent.
- A winter storm is heading this way. I do not wish an unsafe situation on anyone, but I do love a good blizzard!
- I cooked up a mess of red chard tonight along with a skillet of corn bread and a pot of black-eyed peas. Soul food all week for me!
- I had my first experience doing hospice volunteering with someone with dementia and it went rather well. She wanted to go through my pockets and I had no problem with that.
- Pa likes being able to see the train go by from his window.
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Pa’s appetite makes me smile. I hope Ma is adjusting well to the change. I’m sure it will all take some time.
Ma is adjusting. She still cries, but the reduced level of stress on her is becoming wonderfully evident. Yes, it will take time to carve out new routines that work for everyone. xo K
Im glad Pa still has this pleasure in his life, and the pleasure of the train too.
Me too!
I just love it when you list the simple pleasures in life with such love, Kelly. It makes me say “mmmmm” every time !
:)