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Written by suew 22. Mar 2008 07:26 PM

I do a lot of complaining about the family and what they do and don't do. Today we had a really nice day with our older son and his family. It was raining but they have a big roofed back deck so we could still have a BBQ. Had to eat it inside though as it did get cold about lunch time.

Ray was in a happy mood and seemed to enjoy being around the grandkids. I took a couple of little cars for Alex, the older of the two grandsons and he and Trev played with them. Steve took a lot of photos and put them on a disc for me so I was able to sent a couple of nice ones out to friends. In order to get the three grandkids to smile everyone clowned around so I have some lovely ones of Ray with a big smile on his face,quite different to his usual solemn look.

We've had quite a sociable week and that makes a huge difference to me. I get sad and lonely with life changing as Ray's dementia makes it harder for us to maintain a social life. I know it will be that way but it is so nice when people ring or call in or just send us an email and I feel as if we are not forgotten.

This week has been a really good week.I hope we have many more of them.

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Comments from the community:

HI Suew,Glad to hear you have had a good week you really deserve it,lap it up when you can they are very few and far between.My week has not been too bad except they forgot to pic dad up for his day care on thursday,so that was a bit of a disappointment as I had the day all planned out for a look around the shops a little retail therapy.Its great you got some nice easter photos.

Well enjoy the rest of the easter break and tale care.
Chez.

Written by Anonymous, 23. Mar 2008 10:21 AM

Hey Sue I am so pleased to hear that you had such a nice time with your family. I just wanted to let you know that from where I am, I will never forget about you. I will just have to make more of an effort to contact you on a regular basis so you can feel loved. My family and I had a nice day on Good Friday also. It was nice quality time.
Take Care and I will chat again soon.

Sending lots of hugs to you and your family.

Lisa

Written by leslie, 23. Mar 2008 11:47 PM