Mar 13, 2011

His birthday

"The same lifeforce that grows an oak from an acorn, a mountain from the earth's molten core, a stream from the spring thaw, a child from an egg and sperm, an idea from the mind of a human being is present in all things, all thoughts and all experiences," Dr. Joan Borysenko.

I am so pleased with the response to Dwane's birthday. He has gotten thoughtful remembrances from three of his favorite family members: his daughter, sister and cousin. We took cupcakes to our exercise class yesterday, and they sang Happy Birthday to him; such kind people. The family gathering here was joyous, fun and supportive. A very good 75th birthday for him. As a dementia caregiver I am delighted to have seen people's response to him and his enjoyment.

He got an unexpected gift of appreciation when we saw his doctor for prescription refills. His doctor was one of his students when he was a teacher, and the doctor told Dwane that he was his favorite and best teacher. The doctor went on to say that Dwane was voted teacher of the year, year after year by the student body. What a nice thing for Dwane to hear.

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