Who would believe it. that's the words said very calmly by Mac as the hair-dresser washed his hair!!!! When I tried having him do this last month it was a disaster, he yelled -even though she took such pains with cape, etc... water was everywhere and he hated the whole scene
Today I didn't even think about his hair, I was going to get my hair washed and cut, so on the way to the hair dresser (who by the way, has her salon downstairs in our building) I mentioned to Mac that it wouldn't take long, just a wash and cut. So he sat in a chair and watched as I was having my hair washed..then when I got up with a towel around my head, somehow it seemed the right time, I said "hey you should get your hair washed it only takes a minute, and it feels so good", the hairdresser and I both did a doubletake..when he answered "okay".
He sat down, no special stuff, just what I had - he put his head back, I held his hand which he kind of clutched..and after two shampoos, and lots of rinsing..he even let her blow dry his hair!!! (will wonders never cease).
She asked if he wanted a cut - just a trim..answer a decisive no..but anyway, he looks amazing, his hair is super clean, and when I said - you look so handsome, and doesn't it feel good, he just smiled and said, are you ready..."I know, and it feels good.
AS far as a haircut goes I prefer him to have his barber - as I've mentioned he has done the job for years and is a friend, so if Mac continues to let the hairdresser wash his hair..my troubles in this regard are over..but never say anything positively, the word here is IF and it's a big IF. The next big hurdle would be to let the preposee get him ready for bed without a struggle, but again can't see it happening, but "one little miracle at a time"
Another little miracle would be if I could walk by the lake - without crying- wishing he was with me I have a very hard time as every place here was new to both of us and I am so missing his presence when I go for a walk, or even to the stores..but walking outside seems to be too dangerous for him; perhaps a wheelchair in spring
Today was thinking about trying to be more positive - decided I must try to go for a walk by the lake- so I did. I came across an Art Exhibit I hadn't heard about ..right by the lake and surprise a beautiful little oil painting of sundown on the lake people walking on the path - and there under the tree in the shade two figures - Mac and I...I bought the painting. Maybe as a twosome, we never will walk there again but the painting will bring back the beautiful sundowns we experienced and loved. Well that did it, now the tears are back, I must go to bed, g'nite.
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