Hey Judy, I live near Palm Springs. It's only about a 2 and a half hour drive to San Diego. I'll see you there some day.

Oh gosh Lori, I meant to tell you, my boss is moving to Palm Springs soon. In fact, he is getting married today at the Ridge (just family invited) and I am thinking he will be moving in the next month or so. He and his wife have a condo there but not sure exactly whereabouts. So if you see a short guy with red hair and a mustache who looks like an evil leprechaun...

Judy,

It all depends on whether you chose to make your experience a positive or a negative.

I can tell you that it was hell that first year living with Old Navy. When his son (my DH) was around, Old Navy acted 'normal.' When it was with me, he was hell bent on proving me wrong on every single thing I said or did. Especially if it was something I was doing to get a handle on all the medical issues.

BUT

I found help through a therapist, learned how to communicate with Old Navy so that we weren't fighting each other, I met other people in cyber land who were going through the very same crud I was, and that gave me hope and the determination to be of service not only to ON, but to other families dealing with dementia.

I chose to learn from my experiences rather than to sulk and blame ON for the changes in my life. I can't change the past, so I'm working on my future. Not sure if either me or DH will have a job past Christmas, but I don't care. God has helped us cope with far worse situations than we face right now!