Gordon's activity level seems to have decreased gradually but steadily over the past few months. At times he won't even go to the dining room for meals but will opt for eating in his room. He is still cordial to and funny with the aides and other guests there. Jared, one of the med techs, was in taking Gordon's vitals yesterday. While Jared was monitoring his vitals he was also perusing some of the pictures Dad has on his wall. He noticed and commented on the picture of the Denver Temple. Dad said, " that was the temple I worked in for 7 years". Jared acknowledged the comment and then his attention went to the picture of the earth on the wall. Dad said, "that's the earth I have lived on for 87 years". Shaking his head and giggling Jared replied "Gordon, you always make me laugh"!
He tends to do very unusual things at times these days. More than once (perhaps this is not so unusual for older folks) I have gone in to his room on a 95+ degree day to find him in his flannel long sleeved shirt...with the heater on! Perhaps a veiled attempt at suicide??? Talk about a cooker! On Thursday he asked me how to write the words portion of a check when there are cents in the amount...hm!