Dear Children,
This is a quick note to let you know that I continue to see changes that indicate that her disease is slowly getting worse. Yesterday we went up to PA to Aunt Rosa Lee's funeral. (She died on Friday.) As we were going up 522 and then up the cove, I was thinking that that may be the last trip that we make on that route. I don't know when another relative may die, but I feel that by the time that cousin Austin dies, that Mom will not be able to go because of her disease. I didn't say anything to her, but I was saddened by that thought. My job still is not a difficult one in that she remains very loving and not argumentative. She depends on me for everything. That includes whether she should close the drapes or turn off a light in a room that no one is in. I have taken on the responsibility of selecting her clothes for the day.
At the funeral, she was unable to know a lot of the people, but she asked some their names and they answered. I think that some of them probably knew she had Alzheimer's Disease and therefore rendered their names before she could ask theirs.
This Thursday is the last of the fall meetings of the "Early Stages" of Alzheimer's Disease sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. Barbara was asked to bring the music for 3 hymns and for me to provide the lyrics so that all can sing along with her playing. I completed that project this morning. We are using the hymns: Victory in Jesus, Come Ye Thankful People Come, and Lutkins Benediction. I will be announcing and leading the hymns. I expect that we will not be part of that group next year, but one never knows, but I am glad that we can share a big part of our activities in dealing with the disease. Her music is so important to her (and also to me).
Keep us in your prayers.
Dad
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