Oh happy day

M1

First good report in a long time.  I took lunch today, trying to keep my expectations low--and for the first time since March, we had a really good visit.  She didn't eat a bite--doesn't matter (although they are monitoring her for weight loss).  She was glad to see me, relieved to see me, doesn't remember the farm or the animals.  Bought the story that I am remodeling, looking for a new place to live, staying with my daughter and her children temporarily, having to go back to the office to work (that was my excuse for leaving after an hour).  Accompanied me to the door, wanted to go with me, but wasn't at my throat the whole time.  Says she needs to come see the remodeling as soon as possible to make sure it's being done right.  As in, square and level to the 16th of an inch.

Now the question is can we translate this into something more than a one-off.  But for now, I'll take it.  I feel like I had her back, if just for an hour.

Joe C.

M1, I am happy to hear that you had a good visit. You certainly were due for a WIN!

jfkoc

Wonderful!

Ed1937

That might possibly be the best news I've seen here. I'm thrilled for you!!

Quilting brings calm

Wonderful!  That’s got to be good for your soul today.  

Amazing though that she has forgotten so much already 

jmlarue

There's been so much trial and tribulation for you. It's terrific to hear about a winning hand for you. Best wishes you can continue to build on this break-through.

Stuck in the middle

I'm so happy for you.

Scooterr

M1 that's great news to here!! If anyone needs it you sure deserve it my friend. I hope you have many more to come.  Heck I'm still smiling, I'm truly happy for you.

toolbeltexpert

M1 that made me smile. I am so happy for you. My dw keeps saying she needs to get out in the shop. She has a full array of tools. Band saw. Scroll saw. Router, paragraph, lathe, ect. She hasn't  made anything in several years. Here's a word not many will recognize, sigogglin. Bet your wife would know it.

Jeff86

I could not be happier, to read your post, M1.   It has been ages since you had anything good to report, so this win must be extra sweet.  I hope there are more such good experiences for you both in the near future.

M1

I'll ask her TBC--I didn't know that one!  Had to look it up.  Cattywhampus is similar!  She has a lot of extremely colorful expressions but I've never heard her use that one.  She used to spend a lot of time in the mountains though.  In her many pre-building careers, she started an artisanal craft shop in Nashville in the late '60's--and a big crafts fair that goes on to this day--and used to drive through the mountains in Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee with her little dog to find artists she heard about by word of mouth.  They would let her bring things back to Nashville to sell on consignment, based on pure trust.  Nary a contract signed anywhere.  We still have some absolutely wonderful pieces from those days.

ButterflyWings

Yesss!!!

Joydean

M1 I am so very happy for you and your dear wife! What a day and what a blessing that has to be for you! God does answer prayers, just not in the time frame we want! You news has made my day! Thank you for sharing! 

Jo C.

M; I am so delighted to hear your news that my toes are wiggling in joy!   This may be the turning point that may be permanent.  I hope this is so.  How pleased and relieved you must have been to have such a good visit.

J.

Buggsroo

Wonderful news M1. Hope this keeps up.

ImMaggieMae

That is great news, M1. It’s a good start to her settling in where she is and accepting the situation. I’m so happy for you both.

harshedbuzz

Yay!

Here's hoping this is the new normal.
(my dad was tough, but once he settled into the routine, the anger never re-surfaced-- may that be your experience as well-- fingers crossed)

HB

May flowers

That is great news, M1, I’m glad you had such a good visit and hope that you’ll have many more like it.

Beachfan

Hooray!!!! I was hoping she would “come around”; now let’s hope and pray for a complete 360.

Pam BH

M1, my heart did a leap for joy when I saw your topic title.  So happy for you and pray it continues every visit to be better and better