Friday, June 22, 2012 A WALK A TALK AND YOU

It's always interesting the way Mac's mind works so much better after we walk, not only his mind but his dextrity, in walking, moving, and exerting himself.  Today we had to take Mischa the cat prisoner on Montcalm to the Vet for his vacination.  On the way there, had to watch carefully as we got in and out of the car - which Valerie drove, as we needed her to help bring little fat cat in to see the Vet..I also had to watch carefully as Mac walked up the stairs and then back down.  And walking to and from the car his steps were tiny and shuffling. 

Later we walked down to the river along the walking path behind the library and then back to our car which was parked there, the difference is like day and night.  Walking quickly, talking easily, making a few jokes and there i am lagging along, the heat getting to me.  Only thing he would not sit down on the grass under the tree by the river as he knows how difficult it is for him to get up, and also for me to try to pull him up, so he just leaned against his tree, and I sat on the grass and leaned on mine.  Then part of  the way there he was quiet and by that furrowed look thought he was searching his brain for memories, but then it came out when we were at the river.  He was anxious about his wallet, he usually puts it in the same place at our home, so I said 'you probably just forgot it'.  no all my change is in my pocket, but not my wallet. 

He then went through his pockets over and over again, I tried to get him to relax, but no way, so said, o.k. lets go back- I'll get some groceries and we'll check when we get home.  Then all of a sudden a big smile and a happy - 'here it is'  I forgot his new shorts that he got for Father's Day from Maureen have 4 pockets, he had put change in one and the wallet in another.  "What the hell, why do they put a pocket on top of a pocket, says Mac...Beats me, i replied, but wow this is great you are so happy now its wonderful ...he said well it's nice to have my wallet, but the really wonderful  thing is ' i've got you...and I replied, i've got you too babe.