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The ADT Journey – Week 03
When we stayed with our Lions Club hosts in Sacramento we had the opportunity to take showers. As Cindy went to take hers I hung out in the kitchen to work on a blog entry. No one else was around, … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 02
We left Ken and Marcia’s fine hospitality to tackle Mt. Diablo, our first real climb of the journey. Near the start of the climb we encountered two women on horseback who invited us to their nearby ranch for lunch. We … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 01
We started our journey from Point Reyes with temperatures in the forties and driving rain. Both of us started the hike relatively out of shape, but without full packs we went the first 6 ½ miles without stopping. At that … Continue reading
The Routine of Tiny Perfect Things
I know that the novel and movie “The Notebook” contains elements similar to my experience with Cindy. A man refers to a notebook to remind a woman with dementia of their shared past and love. The symphonic slideshow I rehearse … Continue reading
Ten Years After
This was a morning when Cindy’s underpad needed to be changed at the start of her day. As is the routine for when this happens I pick Cindy up in my arms and sit down in the neighboring chair with … Continue reading
All in the Eyes
After feeding the cats I return to our “bedroom” to start Cindy’s day. If her eyes are closed, droopy or alert I go about my normal routine. On this day her eyes are fixed on the ceiling in a vacant … Continue reading
Mind over Matter
“Mind over matter.” That declaration by Cindy echoed in my mind as I pushed her in the stroller to an outdoor wedding, 3.5 miles from our home. We had planned to jog to this event for months. Lindy the bride … Continue reading
Best Laid Plans
We were looking to carry on a new tradition this year on the date of our anniversary, September 19. Last year on that date I took Cindy to the top of Dennis Hill in the adult stroller. Our daughter Charissa … Continue reading
Finally Finished!
I finished orchestrating Journey, the fifth and final movement of the American Discovery symphony. As the title implies this movement for a full orchestra provides an overview of the total American Discovery experience. It also is the most touching of … Continue reading
My Caregiver Dilemma
As I gave Cindy her first hug of the day, claiming instead she was giving me a hug, I asked her the usual question: “Did you sleep OK.” Back when Cindy could answer she always said “yes” even though I … Continue reading