One of the primary reasons for our trip to PA was to see Margaret, Maryann's mother. She has been living in a nursing facility for a couple of years now. We visited her all four days we were in PA. She did not remember who we were. She even introduced Maryann to another resident as her sister.
On the second day we took along some old photos we thought she might enjoy, and she did. She was able to recognize many of the people in the photos. She took time to look at them again when we were sitting in the activity room. The third day we visited she slept most of the time we were there. She was able to win to bingo games, with a little help from her friends. It was good to see her again, but sad that the dementia is taking over so much of her reality.
We had very nice weather while there. I take weather pictures to send into one of our local TV stations. This photo was taken looking North toward the Blue Mountains in Lehigh County. We were just leaving Maryann's nephew Gary and I couldn't resist this opportunity. The cloud formations over the fields made a nice view for me.
We stayed with Maryann's niece and her family. Last year they had just gotten a golden lab puppy that they named Fenwick. As you can see, Fenwick has grown a lot. They told us that they had to put him on a diet because he had gotten much too big. He is an active young dog that likes to play and nip. He needs a lot of exercising.
On the second day we took along some old photos we thought she might enjoy, and she did. She was able to recognize many of the people in the photos. She took time to look at them again when we were sitting in the activity room. The third day we visited she slept most of the time we were there. She was able to win to bingo games, with a little help from her friends. It was good to see her again, but sad that the dementia is taking over so much of her reality.
We had very nice weather while there. I take weather pictures to send into one of our local TV stations. This photo was taken looking North toward the Blue Mountains in Lehigh County. We were just leaving Maryann's nephew Gary and I couldn't resist this opportunity. The cloud formations over the fields made a nice view for me.
We stayed with Maryann's niece and her family. Last year they had just gotten a golden lab puppy that they named Fenwick. As you can see, Fenwick has grown a lot. They told us that they had to put him on a diet because he had gotten much too big. He is an active young dog that likes to play and nip. He needs a lot of exercising.
3 comments:
Dad, the weather photo...is that Grandpa's field (or what used to be his)?
I'm saddened to hear that Grandma's mind is so far gone.
I believe it is. It is across the road from Gary's house. I couldn't resist taking it. The weather was perfect.
Love,
Dad
I love it. When Kev and I were there visiting, wow, has it been two years ago now? Anyway, we stood there looking across the street for what seemed like hours. I'm sure it was a matter of minutes but I just loved looking out knowing my Grandpa had farmed that very land. I miss him. I miss Grandma too.
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