What I've been up to . . .

Who knew that I'd take to downwind surfski kayak racing in my 50s? Me, who never cared a bit for gear or competition all these years? I started to label this entry "Self care," as in, caregivers need to give themselves time for rest and exercise, etc., but this feels like a much stronger passion. I like racing! I got 3rd in my age division in Squamish, BC, and 4th in my division at the Gorge.

A thought that often comes to me and my husband: what if there were a medication that would reverse my mom's dementia and she'd be back to her "old" self? It would be like welcoming home a space traveler, showing her all that we've been up to. She'd be happy for me, I know, if a bit surprised, like I am.