Officer Tori Mills

August 5th, Tori starts as a reserve officer for Atoka, TN.  With the goal of becoming a full time officer after the police academy.

I am proud, nervous, excited - you name it.  She has worked  hard toward her career goal and is one step closer....

Sam and Mom

Sam is getting more sentimental towards mom, he has always been very protective - they have a  hate to love each other relationship.

In this pic - he started teasing her - then starting singing  "My Girl"to her...ended up being a sweet moment. 

I so.....

Hate Alzheimer's!   It has wore me out this weekend. 

Surgery did not work...I am made funny...go figure! The anthesia  did a number on me..along with preop meds. But this does explain years of female issues. Now to focus on weight loss.  

Please pray for us. 

Dust

I was being dusted...look at mom's face...she was working hard!

Pictures...

We are now blessed to have weekend care...4 hours on Sunday. Church was Awesome!

Just took this one - mom thinks it is Saturday and snowing. 

Two of my favorite pics. Mom and Sam hate to love each other...but Sam is quite protective of mom

Melecia doing mom' snails. 

Sam and Barney.

A lot of us out there....

I am a member of about four caregiver groups related to Alzheimer's. I have shared some bit learned much. 

I hate this disease.

Surgery...

The minor surgery I was supposed to have Thursday...did not go so well due to complications...soooooo

Having full blown surgery Tuesday. Lovely!

Thanks for praying.

MEMPHIS

Memphis has to be one of the most corrupt, crime ridden cities ever. 

Please look up what the city council has decided to do the Memphis Police and Fire Department employees - benefits and pension cut.  They don't draw Social Security. 

I don't live in Memphis - but I have helped protest all I can.  I am ready to charge city hall like charging hell with a water pistol.

HMMMMMPPHHHHHHHHHH

Right after the city council and Mayor made this decision - the Mayor was involved in a wreck - needless to say - guess who had to respond - without a remark.  Yep and they did their job, just like they always have.

I am praying hard the decision is overturned - the story needs to go national.  And don't even get me started on the Shelby County council - unreal - look up Henri Brooks.  The right judge, right lawyer - somehow beat the law books.  ARRRRGGGGHHHHH

Guilt and bloody lip

Guilt is weighing me down...we were having a good day. Mom fell against a TV stand - one in the corner. Busted her lip and broke her dentures - and apparently cut her mouth. Now trying to take care of an Alzheimer patient with a mouth injury is a nightmare - thankfully we have a nurse across the street - she helped us - and the doctor called me back and confirmed we were doing everything right. Blood was everywhere.

I don't have a single throw rug, we have a high baby... gate that keeps mom from the kitchen, door knob covers, no chords, literally baby proofed, yet this happened. I feel so guilty. I know it could have happened anywhere - we were in her room folding sheets and making up her bed - she bent down and tipped over. I was in the same room with her for heaven's sake!

I keep checking on her - she tells me to leave her alone. She knows my name when she is half asleep - kind of funny. I am afraid to go to sleep - I just want to sit there and watch her.

The doctor did say take her off blood thinner for about three days and bring her in for a looksee -
Need prayers that the bleeding stops - that we make an adjustment - because I don't see her sitting still for a dentist - and sedation is not an option. I absolutely feel 10 inches tall

My sister Judy brought band aids and such - and mom called us, and please excuse the language - Chicken Bitches.  It made me laugh. 

Whew -

Please pray.

Mom and playtime...

Sundowning...the hours between 4-7 every day are sheer hell sometimes...but today we received the blessing of mom being sweet, just busy. About 4:00 she sat down on her own and started playing with get blocks, dishes and babies for a good hour!! She just talked and moved things around....

A quiet day

Mom was so good today! 

We had beautiful weather...I should have weedeated...but my back is not good.

Pictures as I was grilling out....

 I can't get too far from mom so I had to take pics from patio...crepe myrtles look good.

Our side yard. And I made the observation...the older I get the bigger the yard gets!

26 Hours

Sam worked 26 hours in two days. I picked him up a short while ago.  At 9:00 I sent a text and asked was it slowing down?   

He sent me this pic and I took it as a no. 

Funnies and thoughts from Facebook...

Future Law Enforcement Officer...

Tori has been interning all summer and has learned much. She has worked in the sheriff's office, gone on patrols, learned forensics, etc. And has loved every minute of it. She may be going police academy soon. 

First day on job....

Sam worked at Jakes Fireworks this holiday...this was his first "official" job.

My friend Diane took this pic..she got a semi smile.

Sam's Doctor Appointment...

This past Wednesday took Sam to the doctor for school physical and check up. It hit me hard after this appointment we have only two more check ups left. 

He hates taking pictures.

We ate at Red Robin.  We did get to talk and have time together. He definitely wants to join the Marines. 

All said and done he is healthy and the doctor said "really really big...not fat...big."

I love Sam and am so proud of him!

Happy 4th of July!

THEY GOT THIS ONE RIGHT..........

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to the owners and the family for sticking to their guns and beliefs. 

Just....

Tired.  So many reasons why. 

Attitude Check For Me

We have a busy season - we are in it.  Folks are grouchy and it is rubbing off on me. 

Whew!

No Rice Krispies

We had a crisis on our hands Saturday...no Rice Krispies. She suffered through Frosted Flakes. And she knew it too! 

Father's Day

Father's Day with Steve and his dad...yep, they look that much alike.

Happy to see me....

Mom was happy to see me last Thursday...one day it will be a full smile.

George Strait

His last concert was about a week ago....I'm sure he missed me. 105,000 in attendance. Largest indoor concert attendance ever!

Saturday Soup

Spoons optional...

Sam and Mom

Sam took this selfie when he was watching mom..... they both look so thrilled! Ha!

FACEBOOK FUNNIES....

MEMORIES OF MY DAD

I posted these thoughts all weekend on Facebook in Memory of my dad.

Dad usually had a nickname for everyone...it was his name for you...no one else called you by that name except him.

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Memory of dad...he was so easy to buy gifts for. He appreciated any and everything. After Christmas dinner and gifts he would neatly stack them up and place on his dresser...and the next day would look at them..knowing who gave him what.

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I was saved in the summer of 1980 at GA camp. During the Wednesday night service - message by a missionary. I wanted to tell daddy ... So I called home collect...(it was like he knew) he answered..and I told him I gave my heart and life to Jesus. He was so happy. When I came home, he greeted me with a new Bible. Dad understood my love of Jesus, church and serving. He loved a good Bible Study. Afte...r I married. We went to Wednesday night Bible study together, and training union.( remember that?!)

He was not perfect, none of us are...but he was just the daddy, Pam Hartsfield, Judy Horn Brock, and I needed. We loved him and we knew he loved us.

Happy Father's Day daddy! I rejoice that you are in heaven, that you are whole and pain free. I rejoice knowing one day we will see you again!

By the way daddy..mom is still mom...I just gave her medicine to her and trust me she is not a morning person unless...she wants to get up. She says your name...she loves and misses you too.

 

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Memory of dad.....

He would sign any note or card to us, especially mom, Charles E. Horn. Like we didn't know who he was.

 

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A sidebar to my postings about my dad - it was from the heart:

 

To all the single moms, who balance being both mom and dad, work (sometimes more than one job), who mows their yard, prays over a light on the dash, who scramble at back to school time and Christmas on how to buy the extra..who make it to every game, recital, and awards program. She doesn't have that other parent to help make decisions or dole out punishment...she is sometimes told she is too lenient or too tough, too involved, not involved enough...she can't seem to win or get ahead! Happy Father's Day. You are loved and your kids will cherish you.

To the single dads who have learned how to braid hair, put in ear rings, deal with the first crush, and put countless Barbie things together. He coaches soccer, football, has to be soft when he can't be tough. He works hard to provide, cooks meals, and will go on school field trips. He also makes those decisions when a lot of households have two people to make them. I wish you Happy Father's Day! You are loved.

 

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Back to dad......

 

Memory of my dad and at the time I was sure I was traumatized for life. A boy came to the door and asked to see me..."Is Becky home?" Dad (already decided he did not like hair length and guys car.) "yes"  Guy.."may I see her? " get ready it really happened this way, "no you cannot and go brush your teeth." And he closed the door! I was mortified and totally embarrassed! I was quite certain that day was why NO boy at MHS ever asked me out! I had a different kind of reputation! The one with the tough dad!

I survived! Love my dad!

 

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Memory of my dad: He hated to eat off paper plates...and goodness help you if you gave him one. He would look at you like you had grown a second head.
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Memory of dad: He would shine a flashlight in mom's face and say "Martha you awake?" Knowing full well she wasn't awake and not a morning person.

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Memory of my dad...for about two years my dad took me to a movie every weekend. I got to choose..and I was a teen! During those drives and at the theater or DRIVE IN, he would give me tidbits on how a guy should treat you on a date. Never go to the concession stand alone, always have some money of your own, he should open your door, just things like that. If it weren't a movie we would go to the library and we both would check out 10 books each...which we would finish within a week.

He would sometimes take me to the bookstore..I have the first book he and I picked out together..I had to be 7 or so...Charlotte's Web.

 

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Memories of my dad---he used handkerchiefs, drank coffee from Tupperware coffee cups, you couldn't fill it too high...had to have just the right amount in the cup. It had to be hot and black and could drink it in 100 degree weather. He watched Hee Haw, Wild Kingdom, 60 Minutes and was determined that Wonder Woman, Cheryl Tiegs, and Stephanie Powers loved him. Ha!
Going to be sharing my memories through out the weekend. I was and am a Daddy's girl. Love him and miss him.