the Cafe' is open, a place to just be, welcome to all...

[there]

dkangel! It's great to see your name

I'm going to sit over here on the floor and then put my legs up the wall for some restorative yoga. Ah! Refreshing...

[Fleur]

Hello MarianneOrange, dkangel, there, Xanthia, anyone else ....


Echoing there - how delightful to see you dkangel - enjoying your cosy beanbag and blankets

MarianneOrange, you ask about what we're reading - I borrowed 2 library books last week, but haven't done more than read the back covers - radical beauty and what claims to be the most up to date thinking on Alzheimer's disorder

Made cool lemonade , chocolate milk plus chocolate chip GF biscuits/cookies also lemon flavoured wafers (have many lemons ATM, smile) - plenty to share

Lovely to relax amongst friends, both long standing and brand new


Cheers

[MarianneOrange]

Hi Dkangel, There, fleur and all!!

*Takes sip of lemonade and nibbles on a wafer.*

I haven't sat in a beanbag chair since the mid- eighties...

*mentally adds to to do list and feels nostalgic.*

*warm breeze blows with the scent of Jasmine from the garden*

Alzheimer's.... Whew... There's a sobering thought...

*smiles at everyone just happily content to be here*

[Fleur]

My mother has Alzheimer's, whilst Dad has "ordinary" dementia, so it is close to home

[MarianneOrange]

I am so sorry. My grandmother had dementia when she passed. I also used to work with Alzheimer's patients when I was a nurse. I was the hardest job I ever had. I didn't last long. In fact, I would say it only added to my C-PTSD. You get attached and then when they pass, it really hurts. *offers hugs*

[Fleur]

Thank you very much for hugs MarianneOrange - you probably appreciate more than I do about brain disorders

Can imagine nursing people who have Alzheimer's being difficult - Mum is still very much aware of her "funny brain" causing difficulties. Her abilities change from time to time


Much caring

[Diver]

Hi.
It's me, diver.

[Xanthia]

Lovely to see you Diver.

May we offer you refreshments, a place to sit or walk?

With care,

[MarianneOrange]

Welcome Diver! Dive in! The water's fine, so to speak! Say.... Didn't I see a natural spring when I walked through the garden? This place is so beautiful.

Fleur,
If you ever want to talk about it, let me know. I can meet you in chat or we can start a thread or something. However that works. (Still new here)

[Fleur]

Thanks for your very kind offer MarianneOrange. I'll think about it