It is becoming clear that Marita is not able to keep herself going all day and that her days have become shorter. She has begun to insist on an early bedtime even when she rises late and has a nap during the day.

It also helps to have many hands available to provide care. Marita is doing less for herself. Activities of daily living happen sequentially rather than in parallel.

Maureen came to help us through breakfast today. Marita was not pleased with what I had prepared, but fortunately, Maureen brought some chicken vegetable soup so we were able to make the adjustment quickly. Still it was necessary to puree the soup so she could swallow the larger pieces.

Adrian was off work. He stayed around to keep us company and be ready to assist Marita.

Robert joined us in mid-afternoon. We enjoyed the Belgian abbey ale he brought as we sat with Marita through more soups and an early bedtime.

Dan came shortly after Robert. After getting Marita to bed we sifted through old slides and 70's memories.

Jimmy stopped by to say hello and bring us a pumpkin pie for Thansgiving.