There for each Other

Last night we had Dick over for dinner. Carolyn and Kris joined us also. Weather was beautiful so we had a drink and shrimp cocktail out on the lanai. Dave grilled salmon and I made hash brown potatoes casserole, roasted sesame asparagus and a tossed salad. All very delicious if I say so myself. For dessert I made Magic Cookie Bars served with vanilla ice cream and coffee. Yum.



Dick arrived with a bottle of wine and a box of Debbie Meyer Green Bags as a hostess gift. He had been raving about the bags and how they kept his produce fresh. Since he lives alone, his fruits were spoiling before he could use them up. With the bags, no more spoilage. I'm testing two bananas and will let you know my approval rating in a few days. But then, who am I to argue with a two star general!



Dick, Carolyn, and I have so much in common that we can talk about Alzheimer's, his wife, our mother, and the other residents for hours. Because we go to the home daily, we get to know the other residents and their quirks and personalities too. Sometimes we get a good laugh about things we have observed. Or, we share stories about a difficult situation and commiserate with each other. We have our own little support group. This connection alleviates much of the stress of caregiving. I'm grateful to have Carolyn and Dick in my life and, of course, Dave and Kris who patiently listen on a daily basis to tales from the home.