The Good Wife is an American television series that began in 2009 and is still going! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Wife
Now that Anthony and I have finished watching the British version of House of Cards, I decided to go shopping for something just as lengthy and discovered a box set of umpteen episodes of The Good Wife so I bought it.
It’s a great genre for Ants – legal drama, no blood, attractive actors of both genders, recognisable characters … ah and that’s where it gets interesting.
Okay, so we are into around our fifth episode of Season 1 of The Good Wife and there is a scene that triggers a memory for Anthony. He says something so I hit the pause button:
Me: What did you say?
Anthony: She used to be married to Alf.
Me: Who? You mean her? (pointing to the frozen screen of the television where the main actor in The Good Wife is smiling).
Anthony: Yes!
Me: Ants, we are watching TV!
Anthony: But I remember her and she was with Alf.
Me: Alf just got married two days ago but not to her.
Anthony: My mistake (sheepish grin). But can you just get the dogs out of the room?
Me: You’re hallucinating, Ants. There are no dogs in the room – it’s just you and me.
Anthony: I believe you but they’re still there.
Me: (giving him a hug) I have never loved you as much as I love you now, Ants.
Anthony: You’re a good wife.
Me: I agree – so can we keep watching our series?
jmgoyder 
Priceless.
Yep!
Smiles and heartaches at the same time … and I imagine that’s common.
Mostly smiles now thank goodness. Thanks Frank.
I have never seen that show. IT sounds interesting. Isn’t it weird how certain things trigger the memory?
Totally weird but also fascinating in a sad kind of way.
I know you live for moments like these. You are incredible and find wonderful silver linings
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my grandpa saw dogs too, but not Alf’s wife
Now that is funny!
I used to watch that show! It seems that although dementia “dogs” Anthony, the way you talk to him about it definitely makes you a good wife. You are so loving, firm (with humor, too) and honest. His responses show how much he appreciates you. What a love story this is!
Today he wanted me to get the calves out of the room! Thanks Judy for understanding the black humour of our situation!
I loved Anthony’s comment ‘I believe you, but they’re still there’…. ! Diane
The hallucinations are getting more vivid for him again, so this is a new challenge. Thanks, Diane!
what a fun and lively conversation ) i’m so glad that you write these down –
I have to write them down immediately (I have a notebook) because otherwise I wouldn’t believe those conversations really happened because some are so bizarre!
You are so sweet.
He is my hero.
So touching! I love that he believes you — and then asks you to please still get the dogs out! 🙂
You make my heart happy.
I think we might be entering a new phase so I really appreciate your encouragement Louise x
There is so much trust here, that you can tell him he is hallucinating and he accepts it-and what a wonderful compliment-indeed, you are a good wife!
I didn’t think of it like that until you mentioned trust. Thank you!
Sweet 🙂
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I love reading about the conversations the two of you have!
Ha – and I love having them!
Funny. I started watching it once school ended. I almost gave up at one point because I liked that Alicia was uncompromising, but then . . .
Problem with me is that I get to “know” the characters, and it becomes an addiction of sorts. Thankfully, I finished all 5! Crazy I know. Anybody know when #6 is out on Amazon Prime? 🙂
No idea – we are now into Season 2 – yes crazy (not you – me!)
It is so sad; they brought it out just this week, and now I am hooked again. I won’t give things away, but what crazy lives if folks really lived that way! 🙂
What a fine moment! ” I believe you but they’re still there.” Beautiful.
Sometimes the beauty of these moments overwhelms me and I get teary with joy when I get home. Silly me!
These are the moments that carry us through.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!!!!!!!!
You are a good wife, and I have never seen the show The Good Wife not that you care but thought I would share that with you anyway
So are you!
Sweet. You’re the main character in Anthony’s show. ❤ ❤
Diana xo
Well that’s a new way of thinking about it – brilliant!
Wonderful conversation! You are the good wife, and he appreciates it.
I forgot to say that he is also (or was) the good husband!
Watching TV has a lot going for it when you can share in it together.
It is a wonderful antidote – TV!
I loved this special time with Ants! You are a good wife! 🙂
Ditto!
Yes, you are!
Yes, I am!
Love this post….
Your Sterktes have helped me so much – cannot thank you enough, Bulldog!
This makes me smile all the way into my heart. 😀
Love you, Julie!