Today was a GREAT day with my daddy. My daddy is in the late stages of Huntington's disease, which means he is totally physically dependent on others (mainly my mama) and he has severe dementia. He has very few "alert" times anymore. Typically when I go to visit, he stares through me as I talk to him. I used to be one of the only people who could get him to mumble a few words - but recently he's been silent. Well today was different. I got to my folks' house and my dad was sitting up in bed and he looked at me when I came in - and I mean REALLY looked at me. The whole afternoon he would follow me with his eyes as I walked around the room and appeared to be listening to every word I said. He even answered three questions for me today with one word responses. It's little moments like these that I celebrate. They are so rare now and I know they are only going to become more rare. I wanted to blog this day so that I will remember it down the road, when he has progressed so far that there are no more connecting moments.
Note to self - remember the response to "What do you want to do Daddy?" - "Eat."
2 comments:
That's awesome Candi! I know your heart is just thrilled every time you have just a little glimpse of your Dad. Give your mom a big hug for me, and tell her I say "hi"!!
I love you!!
Praise God! What a wonderful memory to treasure in your heart. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Thank you for your faithfulness in visiting him. It encourages me greatly. . .
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