Today, we had to get stones to place on Touch's grave, heart worm pills for Miss Music, replacing a credit card that was cancelled just because I get my husband's prescription drugs at Target, etc. It's different when you have to really watch the family budget, which my husband had done for 42 years. I feel like such a novice, but maybe not having credit for a couple of months did me good, because when all your transactions are cash, you can really see the spill if the electricity bill comes out $100 for the well and $500 for the farmhouse in ultra cold weather. Hopefully, I will get used to it, but his dementia is getting more and more unpredictable. I finally had to hide his car keys when he was gone for 5 hours on a joy ride while I paced the floor, because he didn't tell me before he went wandering. He also misplaced $300. of the cash we were forced to use on account of the credit card. Even with that kind of a loss, it was a good experience to have to pay attention to the cash flow, because it gives me something to work on fixing. It's funny how when the responsibilities fall to you, you may flounder at first but you do get better at it. He seems to understand that I will be the driver, because he now automatically goes to the passenger side. He was giving some kind of a lecture while driving a few weeks ago. It's the first time he's ever showed evidence I can understand as well as his accurate math answers that are instant and on the money. The only trouble is, his whispering is unintelligible when he goes through the lecture routine, but he seems to enjoy it, so it's okay.
Well, all that driving made me sleepy early, and I just ran out of rep a while ago anyway, so think I'll call it a day. Sorry there's nothing to report. Except my keys on the computer are sticking badly, so if there are errors, don't be surprised.
Good night, and it's so good to see Sunshine and Koshergrl back at the quilt thread.
Love to all. In your prayers, thank God that you can still think, that you can still reach out to others, that you are loved by Him every day you live. When you are tired, may you have refreshing sleep and a better day tomorrow. That's my prayer for everyone, except don't let the bedbugs bite!
becki
