Busy Summer

Is it really September?  Time flies so fast, and I can't believe that it has taken me this long to write about Nana.  Thanks so much to everyone who thinks of her regularly and checks this blog.  I love to think that I can pass Nana's spirit to so many people. Her short term memory keeps getting worse; but she still manages to touch those around her. I will try to keep more up-to-date.  And I will spend this weekend updating you on this Summer's adventures...
  We went to the MD in July, and like always, she got a great report.  Weight steady, despite many ice creams, and heart rate and blood pressure were stellar.  No growth in her blood cells, so her chronic leukemia is also in check. Her only problem was with the memory test...
  Doctor: "OK Jane, I'm going to ask you a few questions. Are you ready?"
  Nana: "Sure.  I hope I'm not going to be graded on my answers!"
  Dr: "What month is it?"
  N: "Well, I know it's not December."   We all smiled at each other.
  N: "Because that was last month. It must be January!"  Oh boy.
Dr: And what season is it?
Nana looked at her clothes: a summery top and some capris.
N: Um, Winter? Yes, winter. Winter is in January."
Dr: Ok.  So where are we right now?
N: What do you mean?
Dr: Where do you live?
N: New York!
Dr: City?
N: New York City!
  Oy.  At least she didnt say she was a Yankees fan.....

We have adjusted her meds and she is doing a little better with her short term memory. She was able to recount much of her visit with John (her son, my brother) and his family, while she doesn't remember many of her other visits this summer.  But day to day, she remains in a happy place. And that is wonderful. Even if it is in New York.... :)