Is it challenging?

What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?

Staying positive and appreciating the opportunities that caregiving offers is the biggest challenge.

It’s too easy to find the hards in the journey. Focusing on those makes it just a little harder.

Looking at the love that binds us together as we live in the nightmare of  this dementia eases everything.

So, what is there to keep me looking at the bright side?

I am so grateful when Burt shows his appreciation. It’s a beacon of light in our tunnel to have him thank me. It’s even more gratifying to exchange “I love you’s.”

Laughing together is a very special experience. We find the silly in odd moments. It’s a blessing.

Little inconsequential arguments can feel like our old normal. It’s true that any disagreement has to be temperd; Lewy doesn’t like to be contradicted. We can still have a mild “betcha you’re wrong” conversation.

It’s wonderful seeing how resilient Burt can be. His strengths make it easier for my guy – the one who never gives up – to enjoy his life.

I am grateful.