Random August Thoughts

Happy birthday, Mom.

She would have been eighty-eight today. 

Yesterday, we celebrated Dad’s 97th birthday.  He didn’t remember it was his birthday, of course, but we celebrated anyway.  No more presents since he has no need and really doesn’t know what to do with them.  But cake and cards and a visit are always good.  He was having a good day and we had a pretty good conversation, albeit repetitive.  I sent photos to the rest of the family.

August is birthday month for us.  The first is my birthday and Mike’s is at the end of the month.  Throw in my grandmother and father and you can see why years ago my mother won a trifecta betting on a horse called Mr. August.  August is our month.

The morning of my birthday, I got a beautiful text from a friend who’d just finished reading my book.  With all the hustle and bustle of caregiving, doctor visits, and house maintenance, I’ve set the promotion of the book aside.  But after receiving her message, I realized I need to get back at connecting with bookstores, libraries, and agencies on aging because that’s the reason I wrote it.  To touch the hearts of people who need to hear about hope and forgiveness in the midst of the difficult times of caregiving.

If you’ve read the book, Forgive and Forgotten, please post a review on Amazon to help others find its message.  And feel free to let others know I’m available to speak about rejection, forgiveness, and caregiving for a dementia patient.

Blessings on your August!

March 3, 2025 - added note:  Dementia and driving can be complicated. Obviously, as the condition worsens, those with dementia will have to stop driving. Warner Law Offices made a guide that detailed the laws behind dementia and driving: signs of unsafe driving, how to talk to a person about quitting driving, and how a person with dementia can still maintain some independence.   Perhaps you find yourself in this situation.  If so, check out this free resource at:
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