GOODmorning!

It is a good morning! We slept ALL night!

When Becky got here yesterday morning, mom was up and dressed (again) and eating her breakfast - still none too happy with me. While I finished getting ready for work, Becky engaged her in interesting conversation. I eavesdropped a little and heard the part about her not having any children and babies lined up and Deena being fed and diapered, she had two girls who are grown and married now, and no she is not Cheryl's mother or Bonnie's mother and she did not want to talk about Bonnie. We have a system whereby Becky makes notes about the day - here are some of her notes from yesterday: "was up when I got here...We had a quiz with memory - not so good; was very active, verbal and alert though her words were jumbled and I had to explain a lot; At 12:00 we went to "The Porch" and ate lunch with Cecil. (she loves men); she was so excited and repeatedly spoke of having a wonderful day; she laid down at 3:40 and fell asleep; up at 4:12; we went to DQ and got blizzards; very talkative and in high spirits."

I put Mom to bed about 7:30 and she is still there. Today it is raining and Becky may have to resort to that jig to keep Mom entertained. Yesterday when I mentioned in #4 that if the above did not work" and I wanted to explain that 99% of any effort failing or succeeding when it comes to Mom is dependent on Mom - her mood, her willingness, her stubbornness, whatever is going on or not going on in her mind. Some days, it is just easier and better to let it go than to allow an effort to become a confrontation and battle of wills. That isn't good for her or us. Just wanted to explain that a little further.

So, Mom's breakfast is on the table for when she gets up - on her own or otherwise, and I have to finish getting ready for work and head out in the rain. Honestly, it really is a good day to crawl back in the cozy bed!

God is so good and we are so blessed by all of you who love Mom and us.