Jeanie and I went to LNC today.  We got there around 11:30 and Mom and Dad were both in the dining room.  Dad had his back to me at first and when I went around in front of him and said Hi Dad, he smiled really big and said well Hello Judith Ann, when did you get here? I was thrilled that at least this visit I KNEW he knew me.  Mom was asleep in her chair at the table.  She never did really wake up at all.  A couple of times she opened her eyes about half way but it's not like she focuses or anything.  I would swear she was blind!  Her eyes roll back in her head almost all the time if you can get them open at all.  She ate good though!  It's funny how she opens her mouth wider when it's yogurt, cake, or ice cream than potatoes and/or meat!lol  She drinks that thick stuff pretty well too I think.  Dad ate good too.  Jeanie took him a bag of tobacco and she pulled it out of the bag and said "Look, what I have Dad" and he had a huge grin and said Oh Boy! He does love that tobacco. Dad was tired though and kept saying he was tired and yawning.  After they finished eating, we sat with them and visited in the commons area for a bit but Dad said he was tired.  He was almost asleep by the time I went in there after he was in bed!  I told him that I was going to drive back home but would see him again next time and he said be careful.  I told him that I loved him and he said I love you too, Judith Ann.  Again, I at least felt that he knew I was there because there have been times I don't think he did!  I checked Mom's closet and she has all her stuff there and I didn't notice anyone else's in there.  She had on that blue sweat suit that I got her with the flowers.  That one girl-Margaret I think?-said she puts it on her all the time cause she likes it on her.  It was not a bad visit at all.  I wish Mom were more intune to things but she isn't and that's not going to change I don't think.  I put my head up against her head though and talked to her and she seemed to stir around and mumble some at least.  Hope everyone has a good 4th!  I'm staying inside where it's cool!lol Love to all, Judy