Hello, All!

Tuesday, September 23rd

Here we are - already into fall.  Soon everyone will get busy with holiday plans.  We don't get too excited around here about special days, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are not too bad.  I even think I heard some whispers about a birthday party planned for me sometime around December 19th which is my actual birth date.  (Shhh.  I'll keep you posted.)

I'm getting excited these days about the greeting cards I'm receiving.  Tracy reads every word to me and shows me pictures.  You're all so appreciated for sending them.  Niece Beverly Chrismon, your recent card was such a blessing.  And, Niece Ann Basham, we loved the picture of little Audrey Jane Basham.  Thank you for sending. Tracy gets almost as excited as I do when we share these.

Look who came to visit me recently!  Tracy calls this my "granddog".  Don't know about all that, but it was good to see her.

Harlee was so well behaved when she was here.  Not a single bark or jump.
Obviously, she didn't want to cause alarm.
Anyone besides me think that animals are intuitive?

REMEMBER ME? I'M ADDIE!!!: Do I still need Ensure?

REMEMBER ME? I'M ADDIE!!!: Do I still need Ensure?: Thursday, September 18th I have a new mode of getting out of bed lately.  Take a look at how they're getting me up. Kind of reminds me...

REMEMBER ME? I'M ADDIE!!!: Do I still need Ensure?

REMEMBER ME? I'M ADDIE!!!: Do I still need Ensure?: Thursday, September 18th I have a new mode of getting out of bed lately.  Take a look at how they're getting me up. Kind of reminds me...

REMEMBER ME? I'M ADDIE!!!: Do I still need Ensure?

REMEMBER ME? I'M ADDIE!!!: Do I still need Ensure?: Thursday, September 18th I have a new mode of getting out of bed lately.  Take a look at how they're getting me up. Kind of reminds me...

Do I still need Ensure?

Thursday, September 18th

I have a new mode of getting out of bed lately.  Take a look at how they're getting me up. Kind of reminds me of the good ole days at the fair in Rocky Mount.  Shoot the Moon .... Wheeeee........

Okay, so I've gained a little weight..... :)

What the H---------

Wednesday, September, 10th

Things have been rocking along fairly well here at Friendship for a while and then this is what Tracy finds tonight when she comes for her evening visit.

My toothpaste and toothbrush had been thrown back into my basket of toiletries with complete disregard for any kind of sanitation.  And what the hay is that on my toothbrush???

I have a new toothbrush because Tracy wouldn't consider sterilizing this one since she has no idea what's on it.  Would anyone want this in their mouth?

I don't know what's been going on around here today but, obviously, in addition to a staff worker who had little or no regard for the residents, the kitchen must have been a catastrophe. Dinner was light and all starches, nothing green, no cottage cheese (well, after Tracy complained they did send cottage cheese in at 7:30 but in my way of thinking, dinner had BEEN over.)

Friendship Retirement Community should be ashamed to see this post.  I'll bet the administration's toothbrush doesn't look like this.  Then, maybe it does!!!  

Editor's Note:  These are the kinds of things that make you just want to go punch somebody's lights out!!!  Total and complete disregard for the resident and total and complete stupidity!!!

Barbara Basham Bostic: The Lush Green of Summer

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REMEMBER ME? I'M ADDIE!!!: Thank you!

REMEMBER ME? I'M ADDIE!!!: Thank you!: Monday, September 8th Thanks to Cheryl and Wayne Gowen for the very thoughtful greeting card I received last week.  I inspected it thoroug...

Thank you!

Monday, September 8th

Thanks to Cheryl and Wayne Gowen for the very thoughtful greeting card I received last week.  I inspected it thoroughly as Tracy read it to me and explained who sent it.

I am continuing to show some differences in my demeanor.  Nothing terribly significant but an interesting change since this doesn't usually happen with dementia patients.  Yes, there will be good days and bad days, but not this kind of change.  I am showing an interest in feeding myself lately, and  I let my sister know that I recognized her when she visited over Labor Day.  There is a more intent expression on my face and I often respond reasonably to simple Yes and No questions.

One of my favorite nieces believes this all began with this post.  Maybe the simple act of your reading it and thinking about me and remembering me in your prayers is creating some kind of positive universal reaction.  Who knows?  Whatever it is, it's nice to be remembered. Thanks for thinking of me and for including me in your prayer list.  :)

ME AND MY GIRL!

I love company!

Wednesday, September 3rd

Yes, I do love company.  The Labor Day weekend brought a visit from my sister in NC.  I think she was more than a little surprised that I knew her (?) since it's been a long time since I gave her any indication that I did.  I even managed to speak most of her name - Barba.

My next post is going to be concerned with my recent changes.  Don't miss it.  It's uplifting.

Thank you, all of you, who read this post, who think about me - especially those of you who have me on your prayer list.

(Needed my shades - the bright sunlight bothers my eyes a bit.)