Sounds boring, huh? Well, I gotta say, the year 2025 was anything but boring. December 2204 – January 2025January saw a major shift for all of us. We packed up Mom and Dad in late December 2024 with enough clothes and personal belongings & mementos to last them a few weeks, jumped into the RV…

Wow! It’s been quite some time since we posted to the BLOG – November 1st was our last post! Quite a bit has happened over that time frame, but I think we’ll stick to the more immediate happenings for the time being … Trish and I finally made our way back to 503 after what…

Some moments stay with you – not because they’re loud or dramatic, but because they’re quiet and they break your heart in the gentlest way. A few days ago, the morning started like many others – with coffee, breakfast, conversation and a specific, persistent battle that comes with Dad’s dementia – nose picking. Dad was…

Wow, it’s been a while since we posted. And that’s because Trish and I just returned from San Antonio, TX, a little break from the daily rhythm (and occasional chaos) at 503. The trip was for the Freedom Through Vigilance Association annual reunion and let me tell you – it was equal parts nostalgia, camaraderie,…

I’ve learned there are three P’s associated with dementia: Patience, Perspective and Persistence. Patience: Because there’s no rushing the moments – or the moods – that come with this disease. Some days, Big Guy is cheerful and calm; in fact, we’ve had several consecutive, really awesome days. At other times, he’s confused or frustrated. That’s…

Since Trish and I arrived here at 503 Sams Point Rd in Beaufort, SC (on August 8th at precisely 2:47PM!), one thing that became terribly obvious was how Nanna and Big Guy would sit in silence and do whatever it was they were doing. Whether they were in the kitchen eating, in the living room…

Some days write themselves. And the last couple of days felt that way. Pretty much a mix of comedy, blessings and just enough nose-picking to keep us humble. First up: Uber Eats, Beaufort edition! Forget goofy drivers with insulated bags, driving over your lawn to get close to your house. Anne and Dave (and Denali)…

Today’s theme seems to be equal parts sweetness, practicality and celebration. For lunch, Nanna and Big Guy polished off the leftover BBQ ribs from Monday night (Trish cooked) –  and I have to say, they enjoyed every bite like it was a brand-new meal. Big Guy added a tall glass of chocolate milk to the…

Bad night with little sleep. Mom was up with Dad and his bloody nose for a few hours in the early morning hours (between midnight and 2:00AM). Mom was up by 0930 and ready for breakfast – a couple of pancakes with strawberries, syrup, whipped cream and a fried egg. Dad finally got out of…