Been pondering the changes we've already seen in our lives. Being aware of Glen's moods before we go out... is he hydrated, rested? If not he'll often get agitated or withdrawn.. making the outing more stressful for everyone. Planning around doctor appointments (we have three this week, and an all-day one next week). Just doing research.. making sure I'm as knowledgable as possible about this stupid disease so that I know what questions to ask, etc. Lawyers, financial advisors, on and on. All the while having a house and yard to keep up, pets to care for (Baron's only 18 months old... bless his heart, I think he's an old soul in a new body but still, his training is nowhere near where it should be by now) We are very blessed to have some amazing support people.

Interesting yesterday.. just to give me a break, Kevin took over the "insist glen stays hydrated" for the afternoon. Wrote out ahead of time that Glen was to finish three glasses of water before dinner. Normally, I would get an argument, but for some reason the note from Kevin worked... and Glen was much clearer in the evening. Kind of validates our belief that he's not taking in enough fluids.

He had a bit of an accident Saturday. Given the triple digit heat, I didn't think a run/walk outside was a good idea so suggested he go to the Y instead (air conditioning goooood). Even he acknowledged later, his "denial" got in the way, and when he went down there, he chose to do the treadmill and set it at a rate he could have done a year ago. Unfortunately he couldn't keep up and took a bit of a spill. He's fine.. skinned knee and bruised hip. Since then he's used the elliptical machine instead and seems to be enjoying that. Going to try to get him to use the pool too... he may be surprised at how easily he can "run" in the water!