Another Wonderful Family Day

May 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment

I do hope the family doesn’t get tired of us. I really enjoy being with them.

We need to be home for the delivery of some chairs and lamps we ordered, and after that we need to go to Costco.

In the meantime, I’m trying to catch up as well as do some R&R. The R&R is working out just fine, the catching up is proving to be much harder.

I’m looking for groups to talk to in Orange County, I’m ready to speak out about Adopt A Caregiver. It’s the gift that lasts forever, and costs nothing. Just an email to a caregiver in your community, to show support and become a friend.

If you don’t know what it’s like to stand in a new caregiver’s shoes, my book Behind The Mask will explain it all. It was my secret journal written when we were given the sudden diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease, and we had to keep it a secret. Find out why in my book.

Keep love and kisses in your life. Helene

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I Owe A Lot Of Thank You's

May 18, 2009 By 1 Comment

I owe so many people Thank You’s. Starting with my family, who helped find the apartment, helped us move, helped us unpack, put most everything away for us, you are priceess.

Those people in Las Vegas who so graciously stood by and helped in any way they could. Thank you to all of you.

To the people who did the art auction, Geno Munari and all his many wonderful helpful helpers, thank you.

Anthem Authors, there are no words to thank you for all you have done for me; the party, the gift, the wonderful sincere writings for me to remember all of you. Did you ever think I could forget you. AA will always be remembered on Tuesdays, no matter where I am I will be thinking of you. Thank you for being who you are!!!

Last to my beloved husband, who fought this move, loved his old house, his routine, his buddies, his walking routine, but knew I wanted to be back here with my family. He never stood in my way, never said a word, except to joke about it. I knew it was a joke. Thank you my love.

My daughter, her daughter, and I walked in the Spectrum Shopping Center, and I thought this time next year, maybe someone would say, “Look, four generations are together.”

So friends, be thankful for the little things, for all you do have, and what is to come.

Keep love and kisses in your life. Helene

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Have To Catch Up

May 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

In one way I feel caught up, and yet I know in another way, I’m far from being caught up. We still haven’t gotten a local newspaper, changed the radio stations in our cars, nor have I looked at other websites to make some comments. I’m far behind in that. But next week is another week.

This week, I want to finish my closet, and do some rearranging in the kitchen. Make it easier to reach some things I use all the time.

I have so many address changes to make, including on my website and buy my book site.

I need to have my nails done…I don’t even have nail polish remover in the house yet. My nails are all broken and ugly.

Today we were at my daughter’s house, and that felt good. Also, saw my granddaughter tonight, and that felt good too. Family is why we came back here.

When I get the local newspaper I will start making some contacts for Adopt A Caregiver. That is my new purpose and journey in life.

Have to get back to journaling too.

Give the gift that lasts forever and costs nothing. Adopt A Caregiver and tell them your friend Helene sent you.

Keep love and kisses in your life. Helene

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Computer Problems

February 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Don’t you just love it when your internet and email goes down—every day. We’ve had 4 visits from Cox, and one more tonight. This time they changed the modem. There is nothing left for them to do. Frustrating.

But you know what, that is not the thing to focus on. Be grateful for the small things, concentrate on that. I’m trying to do that. It’s been a rough day, but I am still grateful the the little things in my life. My family, and I can’t wait to be with them again.

I think I mentioned that I am moving back to California. It will take several months, or more, but it’s something to hang on to, because it’s something I want. Very Much.

Another thing I’m hanging on to, is my Adopt A Caregiver journey. I know it works, and you do too.

It takes no time to send an email, and say, I’m thinking about you.

Keep love and kisses in your life. Helene

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Company

February 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

I love company, especially when it’s my daughter and granddaughter visiting. The two days went by in a whirlwind. I will be too tired to move tomorrow, but it was worth it.

They just left and I’m hoping they won’t hit rain on the way home or a whole lot of traffic. Their trip was worth every minute to me. It just reminds me how much I miss them.

So, tired as I am I wanted to say hello and remind everyone to Adopt A Caregiver. Give the gift that lasts forever and costs nothing. Remember, someone in your own community needs a friend.

Keep love and kisses in your life. Helene

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Home From California

September 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Loved seeing the kids and grandkids. Loved seeing my married granddaughter (yes,the one who designed the book cover) have us over for dinner. Gracious, loving, caring, that is what family is all about. My entire family is excited over the coming events for my Adopt A Caregive program.

It’s another journey in my life, this time a lifelong journey. Behind The Mask was an uphill battle of coming back into the light and love and kisses around me. This journey is more exciting. It’s not a secret! In fact, I want everyone to know about Adopt A Caregiver. Word of mouth is moving along nicely.

Several people have asked me to send them my book, Behind The Mask, like the Alzheimer’s Association, and The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute here in Las Vegas. The Henderson Senior Center has arranged to help me in many ways. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

I know we can’t wipe away all the caregivers tears, but we can make them less depressed, knowing they have a friend they can talk to, and vent to without censure. It makes such a difference in their lives.

I’m speaking at the Henderson Senior Center tomorrow at 4.pm. and will tell you how that went.

I took the DVD that the Lifelong Learning Center here at Anthem made, and showed them to all my family. They loved it, they love what I am attempting to do, and they are behind me 100%. I love them for their attitude on Behind The Mask, and Adopt A Caregiver.

Keep love and kisses in your life. Helene

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