DH has been given back his driving license

Yesterday DH and I visited our primary care physician. He agree's with me that DH is now capable of driving. He is clear headed and more in control of himself than he has been in almost 10 months. The doctor also said that the staph infection was probably dormant for several months and was messing with DH's head toward the last few weeks. It was such a pleasure to give him his driver's license! (I only had it in my wallet so we could vote...but the symbol was great.)

One day this week DH is going to take my car for the day and get the oil changed. He also has some work to do on his Buick to get it running. He was worried the other day that what ever work he had done in the last few weeks may have been totally wrong and he has a lot of work to do to fix the car. This will give him something to do during the long days. He has also said that he is starting to not miss working as an over the road truck driver. I know this will always be in his blood, but he really is not in the position to drive professionally any longer. His gratious attitude about this is surprising, but very welcome.

I asked him what he wanted to take with him on vacation and he said only his laptop computer. He is still getting frustrated with it, but not giving up. This coming week may be the opportunity to get him back in the groove with his computer. I will have the time and patience to sit with him and work on it.

We are so looking forward to this vacation. I cannot wait.

Thanks again for all the prayers and please keep praying for all dementia patients. It is frustrating from the view of the caregiver, but to be loosing your most precious memories and know it is happening must be devestating.