Today Kate had her second visit with Anita, the new sitter. I am glad to report that it went well. I didn’t mention it to Kate until just before she arrived. Then I told her I was going to Rotary and to the Y and that Anita, the woman who stayed with her last week was coming. Kate didn’t remember her. (I would have been amazed if she had.) I reminded her that I had asked someone to stay with her when I go out. She said okay. That was it. When she saw Anita, she greeted her warmly. I felt good when I left, but I couldn’t help wondering how things were going while I was gone. When I returned home exactly 4 hours after leaving, I found the two of them in the family room. Kate was resting on the sofa. Anita was seated in a chair opposite her with the TV on. They had gotten along just fine. After Anita left, I asked Kate if she liked having someone here when I am gone. She said, “Yes, especially her. What’s her name again?” I am very pleased.
