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Tonight's picture was taken in September of 2005. Mattie was three years old. That day we took Mattie to a farm to pick peaches. As you can see, Mattie was having a great time. He was our little Farmer Brown. I can't tell you how many peaches I brought home that day. I was making everything from jams, to pies, and muffins. It was our first and last time peach picking as a family, but it was a moment in time I will never forget.
Quote of the day: Those things that hurt instruct. ~ Benjamin Franklin
Starting on September 23, life in my home has become so challenging. I go through moments when I feel fine, stable, and I can manage things, to then the exact opposite. Where I feel like I am going to crash and burn. Literally and figuratively.
It has been another nightmare of a day and the one positive was going out to lunch with my parents. Mainly because where we go is like my restaurant version of Cheers (the TV show). Where everyone working there knows me. I can't tell you what a gift this is, as all the staff comes over, gives me updates about their life, their struggles, and they appreciate the support and connection. This gratefulness goes both ways, as I can't tell you how wonderful it is to have dialogue with people who do not have dementia. It is refreshing and for that moment in time, it makes me feel like I am alive, I matter, and I am valued.
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