Mama Lucy Lou Sitting in a very large Chair

Today, Mom and her sweet Buds were just sitting and enjoying the afternoon. It was so cute to see Mom sitting in this huge, black chair and she loved sitting in this soft chair too. 

Mom kept smiling and smiling. Helen kept holding her hand, and they just smiled at each other. Within an hour both of them said Home, and that means they wanted to go back to their room. It was nap time and I think they both were tired.

Sweet Jas D. came and got them both for their naps. Jas always has this amazing smile. I have never seen her with out her smile. My first year of teaching I had her Uncle at Cheney. Gosh.. 21 years old.... and a teacher then. I was so young..... too.

Mama Lucy Lou and her Buds Enjoying Delicious Donuts.

Yesterday, we went and saw Mom and all the adorable buds. Many of them were resting, but when they saw the donuts we walked in with a couple of them came by us very quickly. They know that we will bring many sweet treats for them on Mondays. When I was growing up Mom always had something sweet for us to eat after dinner. I do miss the Armenian food she made for us especially her desserts.

Tuesday, Movie Night for Mama Lucy Lou and her Darling Buds.

Elicia  was getting everyone ready for Tuesday Afternoon Movie Time. They were going to see "State Fair." Not the movie with Pat Boone, Ann Margaret, but the older version that was made in 1944, so you know it will be a big hit for these Buds.

I do have to share a funny story that happened today at Grace Hall. The last couple of days I have been sad because a good friend is now an angel... so what I saw today made me laugh so loud. I am not going to mention names ... so here goes my story........

Two staff gals were wondering where two of the ladies had gone? The two ladies were in the Gathering Room and within minutes they were gone. The two staff gals decided to look in the bathroom first that was in the Gathering Room. 

Yes.. these two adorable little Buds were in the bathroom. They asked them what were they doing in there? Neither of them looked at the staff members, they kept looking at the floor. Now right there these two knew they were in trouble but did not know why? So the two staff members just stood there looking at these two, but still no eye contact from the two little Buds. 

Then one staff person said to one of the Buds did you go to the bathroom, and she said she did not know! The other Bud said she is not sure what she did.. YES... I am still laughing. Trust me these two cutie pies looked like they had gotten caught doing something wrong.. but neither of them knew what?

Music and Dancing - Mama Lucy Lou was having a ball..

Today we went to visit Mama Lucy Lou at Grace Hall. When we walked toward the Gathering Area of Grace Hall we heard wonderful music, laughter, singing, clapping, stamping of feet. and happy voices. The closer we got we saw all the adorable Buds having their eyes on the Awesome, Talented Entertainer's called The Dancing DJ's.The DJ's even had me singing and dancing. Anyone that entered the Gathering Room got into the beat, and they could not leave.

Music is so important to all these Buds. My mom Lucy Lou has Dementia, and she does not know me or her family. This afternoon she was clapping, dancing and I even saw her sing some of the songs. Mama Lucy Lou may not know me, but music helps her and so many others who have Dementia to go to a happy time in their lives and not feeling so lost. The DJ's had the place rocking, and so many of the little ladies wanted to dance with the cute man with the dancing feet. Yes, Mama Lucy Lou was one of those little ladies dancing the afternoon away. I count my blessings every day, and I know so many of you who have parents, or any family members living at the Gilbert Residence. This place is such a loving HOME!

Relaxing in the Wicker Room with Mama Lucy Lou and the Buds

Today at the Gilbert Residence a few of the Buds from Grace Hall went to the Wicker Room. They held hands and walked down the halls of the Gilbert Residence to the Wicker Room. Elicia told them once they get there they will see many pretty trees, and birds flying by the windows.When they got there they we were thirsty and Elicia gave them so cold water. One adorable Bud said it was time for a cigarette, and we all laughed including her. 

They noticed a beautiful flower growing by the window. We found out from Chandra that it was Dahlia. and it was a beautiful,reddish pink. Chandra works at the Gilbert Residence and she knows so much about the flowers that grow there. 

Many of the Buds seemed so relaxed in the Wicker Room, and a couple of them kept saying how nice and clean the room was.We heard some jokes, and everyone thought the jokes were so funny. Elicia told everyone about the garden her grandmother had when Elicia was little. The Buds really loved her story, you could tell that they enjoyed it by all their smiles they had.

Elicia soon told the adorable Buds that they needed to get back because they were invited to a birthday party. You should of seen their big smiles. They must of known they would be eating cake and ice-cream. Pauline was the engine to our line and we all held each others hands and walked back to Grace Hall. We might not have gone far, but everyone sure had fun in the Wicker Room. One Bud kept saying that this trip was fun!

Grace Hall Ice-cream Social and Julie's Birthday Party - Lucy Lou loves parties.

Today, at Gilbert Residence there was a lot of fun going on at Grace Hall. First, it was Julie's Birthday Party and an Ice-Cream Social. Every one was smiling and enjoying the yummy cake and ice-cream.

After the party a bunch of the adorable Grace Hall Buds played a game that made them laugh and giggle.Elicia and the staff did another successful event like they always do.

Music and fun with Miss Debbie and Lucy Lou loving to sing..

Today, maybe a very gloomy, and rainy day here in Michigan.... but at the Gilbert Residence at Grace Hall Miss Debra the amazing singer had everyone singing and even dancing. If the cute Buds did not sing or dance... they were smiling all over the place.. It may have been gloomy outside but lots of sunshine and happiness inside.