Today I present you with my bed. Yup, there it is, my safe haven from the rest of the yuckiness in the world. I am so LOVING the Yellow/Gold Flame stiched duvet I got from Urban Outfitters for only $14.99.... I know it's a STEAL! I love the bright colors it has brought into my room full of grays, browns, and turquoise.
This week has been one of hope for me. My mom started joining Drew and I in the mornings for our morning workouts. THIS IS HUGE! I am so proud of her because she has been incredibly positive about it and getting up at 5:30am when you absolutely don't have to is just plain hard but she has done it for the past couple of days. It is documented that daily exercise is a great way to keep your mind active and help offset some of the disease.
I also found an article today about Coconut Oil and Alzheimer's disease. I am not good at the specific medical jargan of it all but it is supposed to "reverse" some of the effects of cells dying in the brain. I went straight to the health food store after work and bought some, drove over to Mom and Nana's and told Mom to close her eyes as I gave her a spoonful. I didn't try it first ans it was straight solid waxy oil, it reminded me of a harder version of Crisco. Needless to say she spit it right out. I melted some down while she was throwing out the trash and put some in her Diet Coke because in a liquid state is completely clear and just has a nice coconut flavor. I don't think she realized for a while, she kept taking sips of her coke like normal till she saw the goofy look on my face and I took a drink of it. Anyway I know that it is absolutely NOT a guarantee of any sorts but with this disease all we have right now are trials and errors. I think she is just a little hesitate of it all right now.
Tomorrow could be a VERY big day for me... only The Lord knows what is in his plan but I am excited at what may be waiting in my future. I really wish I could call my Dad tonight and tell him about it and get his words of wisdom. He always gave me confidence in myself. Possible update to come :)
On a totally different note: my best friend's grandmother , Mimi, is in the hospital in Georgia... this is a LOONNNGGG way from home and she is not doing the best right now. I just ask that anyone who reads this would say a little prayer for her. Whitney, my friend, is away being a missionary in Africa right now and I know is struggling with not being close to her family during this time so pray for her too please. Mimi reminds me so much of Grandy. she is 92 years young and teaches people about Jesus EVERYWHERE she goes. Apparently she has already converted a nurse while being in the hospital. She is one amazing woman!
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