FOR GREGORY. He was not a VICTIM of ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, he was a HERO!

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Sunday, July 15, 2012

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Fun time last night. Enjoyed being with everyone. Great restaurant, fun collections everywhere you look.

As I mentioned Gregory is using his fingers more as he continues to fumble with understanding the purpose and use of the knife and fork, not to mention the spoon. I usually just look the other way. 

As for your suggesting that he use his fingers the other day, even though he used to be so "correct," you should not ever feel bad about trying to help. It might work or it might not. You are doing what you can with your heart in the right place.

I am still trying to figure out "helping" on a daily basis. Sometimes my helping helps and other times it only frustrates and/or confuses more. Frustrates and confuses not only Gregory but me as well.

What I do know about apologizing is that after the fact he probably doesn't remember and certainly does not hold on to difficult situations with any grudge. When you or I bring it up, it does trigger the memory for him and he will seem to remember. But if the situation is not brought up, it doesn't exist for him on the outside, only buried somewhere inside where he cannot access the memory. Tha is what "A" is all about.

Anyway love you lots. Looking forward to Tuesdays Art Opening.

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