I checked on Kate about 9:30. She was still in bed, but awake, and looking a little confused. I walked over to her and ask if she were getting up. She said, “I don’t know.” I could tell by the tone of her voice that she was confused. She seemed a bit calm, but she was similar to other times she has had an anxiety attack. I got into bed with her and asked if I could hold her. She nodded but didn’t say anything. I told her my name, that I was her husband, and would take care of her. I also said, “You are Kate Creighton. You and I have been married 55 years.” Not wanting to overwhelm her, in bits and pieces I also told her the names of her parents, her brother, and our children. I also mentioned our courtship and my working at the funeral home. Nothing clicked. Periodically, she asked my name and hers.
Then I put on some soft music. She said, “I like the music.” She didn’t say anything more and went back to sleep. I got out of the bed and told her that I would be back in a few minutes. I let Kevin know that I was going to be with her a while longer. It is approaching 10:30. She seems to be sleeping soundly. I have turned up the volume on the music. I’ll give her a little more time to sleep. Then I will see if I can gently wake her up.
