We have been plugging along without many changes. We have had a few 'lost' items in recent days---her wallet and her glasses. After an all out hunt, the wallet was found in a dresser drawer under a sweater. Her eye glasses were found under the bed in the spare bedroom. There is still a lost set of car keys (she doesn't drive anymore) 'somewhere' in a drawer but we do not HAVE to find them. Mom likes to go out for lunch so we try to plan a girls lunch once a week. We spent a few hours in the ER on Saturday morning because of 'uncontrolled shaking'. Tests were run and a cat scan but nothing was found and the shaking stopped after a few hours without any medication. She woke up around 5am shaking and could not stop--that was a new one for us and the doctor as well. She reluctantly went to her doctor today (did I tell you that Mom hates to go to the doctor) for a follow up and they saw nothing from the tests to explain what happened. We just hold our breathe as we move through this journey.
Saturday, October 1 is the Dulth GA Alzheimer's Walk. So far our team has raised $300 and prayerfully we will reach $1000. I am excited about the 5K and plan on doing this every year to honor mom. Every dollar collected helps to find a cure for this awful disease. It effects every walk of life--rich, poor, middle aged and older--Glen Campbell and Pat Summit were recently diagnosed. Many friends have family members with AD, some early stages and some in the final stages. None of the stages are easy but God is our Rock during this storm--after the storm comes a rainbow. Thank you God for friends and family that support us during our journey. Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but dancing in the rain. Unknown author I love you Mom!
