I sat with Gregory for a couple of hours, dinner was just around the corner, and the Resident Care Aide had just arrived to change him. I said my usual: "OK, I am going to go now. I love you. I will visit you tomorrow. OK?"
"WAIT, WAIT" - Gregory almost shouted at me.
I sat back down took his hand again and asked, "What?"
"I ... I ... JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW ... " he almost shouted again ... and then he stalled.
"That you love me?" I asked.
"YES, YES," he replied.
I kissed his forehead, "I love you too!" and left.
Whether that is what he wanted to say or whether I invented it ... it was another Perfect Moment!
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Sunday, July 27, 2014
A Perfect Moment
Gregory has not been feeling well. He has a cold and deep cough. The staff at Lieberman was on it before I could even ask: Robitussin every four hours, antibiotics.
Even though he does not feel well, Gregory has been able to "settle" into his cold and be calm and stay comfortable. Manny continues to push the water and juice and has allowed Gregory to just rest.
Today when I visited, Gregory and I just sat and held hands. He slept for part of the time but was aware and focused for part of the time as well.
When I offered him a piece of chocolate he took it in his mouth, closed his eyes, and sighed "Oh my,' a few times.
Gregory's reaction to the chocolate reaction was A Perfect Moment.
Even though he does not feel well, Gregory has been able to "settle" into his cold and be calm and stay comfortable. Manny continues to push the water and juice and has allowed Gregory to just rest.
Today when I visited, Gregory and I just sat and held hands. He slept for part of the time but was aware and focused for part of the time as well.
When I offered him a piece of chocolate he took it in his mouth, closed his eyes, and sighed "Oh my,' a few times.
Gregory's reaction to the chocolate reaction was A Perfect Moment.
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