A Nice Change

Beachfan

Here is a bit of brighter news amidst all the many sad postings recently:

Every time I arrive at DH's MCF, I announce my presence.  I get there just before lunch; DH is seated in his "spot", quiet, usually with his eyes closed.  I stand in front of him and say, "The girl of your dreams is here!"  Staff within earshot will smile, sometimes a resident will comment, but DH is oblivious, seated, staring or with eyes closed.  No reaction.  Yesterday, I arrived, pulled down my mask, stood in front of him and made my announcement.  He opened his eyes, looked directly at me, smiled, and said, "Hello".  I was surprised, but a caregiver with whom I have become good friends and who was on duty at his cottage yesterday burst into tears.  When I left after visiting, the caregiver walked me out to my car.  She said his reaction made her day.   After our exchange, DH retreated back into his little world, but for a moment it was golden.  I am happy today.  Isn't it funny how the little things can make such a difference.  

mrl

Oh Lynn,

You made me happy today

Michele

toolbeltexpert

That's a big smile for everyone who reads here, myself included

ButterflyWings

Happy dance!

Ed1937

What a wonderful thing to happen! I'm glad you had a major win.

Pam BH

That is beautiful.  I applaud your perseverance in always doing that and then to have such a wonderful outcome!

Marie58

What a gift!

June45

   

jmlarue

Such moments are like golden coins. Few and precious.

Joe C.

Beachfan, I am happy for your moment in the sun. Yes, those little interaction dose wonders for the heart.

Lills

What a wonderful gift!  You made my day, too.  

ImMaggieMae

What a wonderful way to get your day started. So good to know he is aware of your presence. A big win!

Buggsroo

I call that the god of small things. These moments of exquisite happiness, fleeting but lovely.

Jeff86

What a touching moment.   I’m sure you’ll cherish it!  And thank you for sharing it.

Jo C.

What a lovely and loving instance; as said, that was a little gift.  Thank you for sharing that wonderful golden moment, it is heartwarming. 

J.

Cherjer

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as beautiful and we know deep down that our dh or dw is still there!

storycrafter

Thank you for sharing that heart warming and beautiful story, like a bright jewel among plain pebbles. It is one of the gifts of this arduous journey that we are able to recognize and treasure all the more, the value and rarity of such moments.