Something Good Happened.

I’ve known my husband has Alzheimer’s for quite a few years, but recently was told he has mixed dementia Alzheimer’s/vascular. Even though he hasn’t smoked in years, the damage was done. He has phone contact with 3 siblings. One brother lives an hour away with his wife. We have not seen them in 12 years and her name was never spoken. At one time we were close. For a reason we never knew she cut us and the rest of my husbands family out of their lives. She was a hardcore alcoholic but has now been sober for a few years. They are the only family living close. So I wrote an email updating the siblings about my husband and his current status. At the end I told my brother in law that he and his wife J were always welcome here. That same afternoon my BIL text asking if they could come visit. I was so happy. Decided not to tell my husband and surprise him. The visit was yesterday, 3 hours. Filled with laughter and memories. My husband was so happy. I’m not sure what he remembers of the visit now, but he sure had a good day and it was worth it. They plan on more visits over the summer.