Slighty Positive

(September 8, 2011)


Feeling a bit more relaxed and happy today. Which is an odd feeling! First, I've not felt this way in a long time. Secondly, I have an absolute mound of stuff to get through before we leave in 4 weeks. However, the calendar is scribbled with stuff that needs to be done every day. Getting organized is peace of mind. And taking the time out just to breathe and relax is equally as important.

It seems that dad is a bit more at peace with the decision as well. Though that has not been the case in the past few days. He's been asking questions and expressing doubts, which quite frankly, is too late in the game for that. I had discussed things with him, and thought that it had been resolved. Unfortunately with the short term memory loss, he forgets and I seem to be having to reassure him over and over again. I had a long discussion with him yesterday and I think I got through to him. I said that we need to be settled with the decision we've made and now work towards the goal.

When I saw him today, he seemed a bit more upbeat. He even asked if he could do anything to help! Big progress!

The auction house comes tomorrow to remove some of the larger furniture in hopes of selling it and making some money on it. Dad knows the exact furniture that is going... he surprised me yesterday by listing it off. More positive news. He's going to be rattling around that place for a while without furniture... but maybe it will give him a chance to adapt to the change that's coming. Besides... the furniture is pink, and floral, and mom picked it out. The next space he moves into, I will hopefully get a chance to help him style it more to his personality. Life changes are tough... you just need to find some tools to help you adapt.