Update

DH had a very bad time with post surgical pain last night. I have never seen him deal with so much pain.

Today he had an appointment with the nurse practitioner that works for our primary care physician. The outcome was that DH has to return to psychological therapy. Right now I am waiting for the therapist to call back and say she will see him after such a long absence. I expressed the urgency. I hope she really understands it.

This morning DH thanked me for helping him through the pain episode. That was a first. He usually doesn't say thank you for anything. He was brought up to know what things he is supposed to do and not to expect any (and I do mean ANY) recognition for what he has done. What a miserable childhood!

I am doing better. No more wanting to run away, but the idea is still tempting.

Please continue to pray for all dementia patients, their caregivers, family and friends.