Sunday was a fabulous day from beginning to end.
Early on I met a Shonie Carter at the hotel recovering from the previous night’s bare knuckle duel:
By 11 am I was accompanying my Granddaughter on her Karaoke Machine singing an Adele number:
After a lovely lunch prepared by ‘Adele’s mother’ I was speaking Punjabi with guests at a wedding reception at the Royal Court:
By 4 pm I was in the company of my younger sister and her son who assured me Maureen was still his ‘Favourite Lady’.
As Arsenal booked their place in the Cup Final I met my Great Nephew for the first time.
By 7 pm I was in the company of my sister in law chatting about life when your loved one has dementia.
An hour later I was at the Standard Sweet Centre topping up on Asian food.
Just before I turned in I managed to catch up with Shonie again for a fascinating insight into an interesting life!
This is a very early morning post prior to my departure from Coventry. When I get home I will take advice from a number of quarters before I decide whether to bring this period of Respite to an end.
Dementia: Sharing The Good Times 
So glad to hear you are enjoying yourself. Your post is a really happy and joyful one. Keep it going for as long as you can.
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I had a great time in Coventry Dom great company and lots of wonderful memories.
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I am so pleased that you have had such a wonderful family time which is very rare when one is a full time caregiver. Treasure these moments.
I hope that Maureen settled during this time 😍
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My family in Coventry have been so supportive all providing wise counsel.
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Lovely to read about your enjoyable respite days.
Your description of the care homes where your mum and brother are reminded me of why my sister and I decided to make sure dad could stay in his own home.
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I must admit I didn’t see anything that persuaded me that Care Homes are the answer to our situation apart from brief periods of respite.
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