Morning check in..why do we have all these dogs!?

This was a great convo the other morning. Happy Thursday. Xoxo ‪@dsalnorcal1434‬

[@KeenelandMuscle]

"What The Hell We Doing With So Many Animals"😭 Love It!!!🤠

[@Bob-lz4bz]

OCD. Over capitalization disorder.

[@arlenecoggins-john3795]

😂😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰

[@cmcinnis3746]

I agree with Ed!!

[@kocoacarter0803]

Grandpa Ed tells it like it is!!!!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂

[@patrickmcdonnell6826]

Woow you have alot of animals it's like a zoo 😂 Ah... poor old Pops he is tired I hope he has not been pumping out aswell.😮 you make me laugh keep repeating yourself and shouting so early in the morning 😅 seriously I love your German sheppard funny sniffing Pops 😂 you are certainly a great loving glanish American family God bless you all and God bless America 🇺🇸

[@Jen195152]

Worse disease!! I can’t imagine the confusion!! God bless his sweet soul!! ❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@blueeyedlady8973]

How confusing it must be to wake up in a place you don’t recognize, sometimes with people you don’t remember. Dementia is a robber. 😢

[@twistoffate4791]

Well-stated

[@marianekalis1533]

For Sure

[@homegown1234]

It can be scary for anyone especially for Grandpa.

[@jillianfreeman8475]

😢

[@tanyawilliams2761]

The question of the hour!!😂 What the hell are we doing with all these dogs!!!? I screamed!!

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Haha

[@M1313-7]

Grandpa is always full of questions I have every morning and Danielle you are the most patient woman I have ever known you are the best, Danielle❤

[@maxdslr]

“What the hell is going on over there”😂

[@Taz89-ta]

😂😂😂

[@jngkln]

10 animals...9???😅...too many animals in the house, what the hell is going on here??

[@daisyrenee]

I wish I knew what the hell was going on here!! ...lol😂

[@NuraCaicedo-xh2ok]

That had me laughing😂😂😂😂😂

[@NuraCaicedo-xh2ok]

I like when he said why the hell would I keep you up all night😂😂😂😂😂

[@leesashriber5097]

Good morning Danielle❣️ Thank you for taking such good care of Grandpa Ed. 💕💜💕

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

🩷

[@MargaretMitchell-ob8lb]

He is so polite , and cooperative while being so confused.

[@farmwife209]

He was probably thinking…holy crap, we hav a pig TOO? 😂😂😂

[@beccajean8188]

Grandpa Ed is one of the cutest old men ever!! Prayers for you and your family. God Bless You All for taking him in!!

[@jefflewis4126]

I don't know how you do it Daniele, I love Ed too death, but I don't know if I could deal with his dementia every day. You guys are definitely troopers! Love yall!

[@earnestinehamilton9760]

That call love you don't no anything about that,do you?

[@SamFisherCell]

@@earnestinehamilton9760 whoa, there's no need for that aggressiveness.

[@behuman3801]

That’s why Allah Chose them and not you What would you do if your father or mother or sibling or grandparents suffer memory loss of other medical condition? Wouldn’t you go to Live with them or bring them to live with you? You wouldn’t put them in elderly homes Would ypu? Remember Allah Burdens His slave only if they are able to bear it So when you are in a predicament remember that you for sure can manage! When time comes you will be surprised how much you can do for others

[@s.tiffanysmith9977]

They're blessed to be able to do it. One day, he won't be there and they'll wish he was.

[@mariawren2489]

Not everyone would shove their dad in a nursing home. 👀

[@betterbecausebookclub8732]

His face when she said the pig is outside 🤣😂 Grandpa looked like wtf is happening here.

[@Kim-pj9us]

😂😂😂

[@suetodd3058]

Yes I get the feeling Eds not too much of an animal lover lol

[@mintyfresh084]

He had at least one dog. A collie I believe 🐕

[@SheezaPI]

If I ever lose my mind I hope I still love cats.

[@cindifischer6919]

And that's okay, not everybody likes dogs but he's too kind to say anything.

[@carolmassengill5642]

Not so many.

[@brendastanley4546]

Who could with all that mess!

[@evelynschmidt7194]

Such a wonderful morning conversation ❣️Thank you so much for being to kind and patient with grandpa Ed❤️God bless you all😘

[@kellybull475]

Wonderful conversation ???? My heart aches for Danielle !!!! ESPECIALLY since she just woke up herself and has animals swirling around her for food !!!! She's a better woman than I am, I couldn't handle all those repeated questions ESPECIALLY after he had the poor girl up ALL NIGHT !!!! 😢😢😢😢😢

[@evelynschmidt7194]

@@kellybull475 well let us all pray that you won’t ever have to be a carer! I feel sorry for the people you might have to take care off already. What a miserable person you are!

[@evelynschmidt7194]

@@kellybull475 it goes to prove that every person is different. Tg Danielle has good nerves and is a kind person…

[@carolwhite4806]

Dan & Ed are very fortunate to have you.

[@harrietsebunya9546]

May God give you the strength to do your best to keep on what you are doing

[@brendaferrier8132]

My father in law is 94 and lives with us. I enjoy watching these videos. It is almost comforting to know we are not alone in our daily life

[@caravb5906]

I admire your patience when he asks questions but doesn't hear the answers. I flinched when he pushed your dog's head. I hope he doesn't get aggressive. Sending love to the kindest and most patient of people xxx

[@phylliscruz7090]

I was taken back by that too

[@dar7230]

​@@phylliscruz7090as was I

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

he gets frustrated sometimes. not always the case.

[@jrock2460]

He’s fine. He was in the middle of trying to figure out what the hell is going on and the dog was kind of kneedling his brain by sniffing at his leg and making slight contact with him. It’s the frustration of being in that morning fog. Impossible for anyone to even fathom something like that. The dog gets it, the family gets it - Ed is a SAINT for maintaining the disposition that he has amidst this nightmare that has descended upon him.

[@PippiLong1]

"We just started with 1 and then another 1 and ...." Staying with Dan are ya ... A good (almost) 27 years. Questions to stimulate the mind in the morning. 😵😳😳

[@dy9278]

Fun times

[@Richard-kq5yu]

God she's patient.

[@suefield5044]

Oh my,I couldn't handle this everyday. Bless you for your strength. ❤

[@michelegbesso5553]

❤thank you for your patience. It's not easy being lost and confused ❤. Thank you for taking care of him like you do❤❤❤❤ It's a hard job indeed

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

You are so kind

[@michelegbesso5553]

My father was 57 when I was born. I was 29 when he passed . In 1999. I too was his caregiver. He also had dementia, was bed ridden and had a feeder tube for nourishment. Being responsible for your parent is a journey of love and patience and kindness. Your father-in-law reminds me so much of my sweet Daddy. Thank you for taking on this responsibility.

[@lindasansone3345]

Well !!! Danielle glad a LOT of stuff going on lol 😆 Oh boy 😂 Feed the animals 🐶🐕🐈‍⬛🐈🐷🐖👩‍🦲👴🙍‍♀️👩‍🎓👱 YUP ! YOU ARE A BUSY BEE ❤ Have a good day hun ❤🎉

[@SheezaPI]

I can’t even imagine 10 animals? A pig and a baby kitten and an old grandpa that has CRS ( can’t remember stuff, actually sh1t but I say stuff to be polite.)

[@lorisheheen2198]

Wishing you all a peaceful and Happy day! Bless you Danielle for all you do! I was a caregiver for my father and currently caring for my 88 year old mother. Take care of yourself as well.❤❤❤😊

[@janicereed6427]

Danielle your such a wonderful daughter-in-law. I pray the Lord gives you strength.

[@leabrowning8256]

Oh lord, love your heart. How frustrating it can be trying to answer so many questions so early. This is where it shows how kind and patient u are. You take wonderful care of everyone in and out of the household❤.

[@glashse98]

Danielle, girl, you keep a clean house, especially with all those animals, and three men to boot. Kudos! 🎉

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Yes! Thank you!

[@marianekalis1533]

Amen 🙏 to that

[@Cherish..2]

It's ok Ed, yes that's alot of dogs. Awe he thought you needed more rest too

[@BelindaShanle]

Gotta love the morning questions and how you get him the answers. Hope you enjoyed your Valentines gift after you woke up❤

[@MsKylea]

Ms. Danielle, you have me rolling over here!! Thanks for sharing.😊

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Glad you enjoyed

[@debbiedunn4477]

Love him. He can't believe you have all those animals, or that he's as old as he is.

[@lindastjohn5007]

Danielle is so great with Grandpa and her other family members!

[@donnarequa1863]

It’s not going to get easier is it? Hang in there! ❤

[@michellebehr7669]

It has to be so hard getting up to check on Grandpa during the night when he roams! The sleep deprivation would be an issue for mist people in your situation. Thank you for telling it like it is!

[@SheezaPI]

Yes that was the hardest due my best friend. Her husband cracked his skull open by falling out of a tree while trimming the branches. A few years later Alzheimer’s set in pretty quickly. It broke her heart to put him in a facility but she had no choice. He would get up in the night and he kept falling. he kept forgetting he wasn’t supposed to get up alone. Luckily it was right by our houses so she was able to stay there as long as she wanted and only went home to change clothes. In one of his lucid states he finally told the Dr he didn’t want any more if any treatment. It was so sad because he rarely recognized his brother and sisters. He recognized me and my husband because we were there every day too. They live across the street from us. We were always taking him out to eat. I finally made him a playlist of 60’s songs on my old iPod. He would sing along ti the music on th{e headphones. I later read that music is good for Alzheimer’s patients. I miss you Ray. Rip.

[@Jessica-ml6td]

I noticed a comment from an individual who claimed Ed often hits the dogs/animals. Ed is never Physically abusive with any animal or his family members. As usual there's people who Always constantly accuse Danielle of yelling at Ed. As you can tell from the videos he is hearing impaired. Women have a softer voice which will be hard for Ed to hear. She's got to speak louder than Dan. It's not yelling. So many judgment people. I think you and your family are doing a wonderful job caring for Ed. I know that some days are more difficult than others. You are inspiring so many caregivers around the world who are going through similar circumstances with their loves ones Edit: I apologize for any spelling mistake I use a microphone.

[@lessehead]

We went through this with my father. He couldn’t hear, even with hearing aids. We had to yell at the top of our lungs. It was so exhausting.

[@judy9123]

​@@lessehead There must be a better way to communicate. Hard to believe there isn't some kind of amplification device available that would be helpful.

[@lessehead]

@@judy9123 Maybe you can think of something. I also have hearing loss and tinnitus. Tinnitus is pure torture, like a freight train screaming through your head every second 24/7. If you can invent something that cures it, you’ll be very wealthy!

[@judy9123]

​@@lessehead Sorry to hear of your situation. I have a friend with that condition- I hope you find some relief. 🌈 My father was 96 when he died- his mind was fine- but his hearing was terrible. But, he did have some success with his hearing aids- but a lot of cons. I was thinking the same thing- mark my words. One day soon we'll see the solution on Shark Tank! Ka Ching! I'm not tech savvy but it would seem to me that when they are sitting having a conversation - Dan/Danielle could speak into a phone/laptop and the words would be transferred to a laptop Grandpa has- and he could read what they are saying- almost in real time. Clearly, that wouldn't work in spontaneous situations.

[@SheezaPI]

I have a very loud voice that carries. Because my grandfather was very hard of hearing and because of his eyesight from years as a watchmaker, he couldn’t see to read the newspaper so that was my job as a kid. Especially the obituaries and the police beat. Anything political too. Now I’m old and my hearing is super bad abs I’ve tried heating aids and yes, tinnitus is the devil. Even the 8k hearing aids suck. I tons my family it’s way cheaper for them to just learn to talk 😊 louder.

[@lindapouncey8234]

He's so polite! Must have been an amazing man in his earlier years. You're developing patience Danielle! It's not something that is given to us. It is acquired! Good job!

[@jackiecota-ne8ye]

Thank you Danielle for being so patient with grandpa. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@pamcakes1]

God bless you, Danielle. As someone who treasures morning quiet time, starting days like this would be difficult for me! You are so patient.

[@toniavasseur9574]

I love Danielle the way she talks to him

[@angelaheras5466]

🐕🐕‍🦺🐕🐕‍🦺🐈🐈‍⬛🐈Danielle, I have the same amount too! 😊❤Thank you for all you do for Grandpa Ed and for taking care and loving those cuties!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@praneewernlim]

DANIELLE-you are the super lady - GOD BLESS

[@IreneDingey]

Oh! Danielle your SO tired love 😢 Ed getting up during the night it’s like having. Toddler in the house! Even worse, pressing buttons etc. As always my heart goes out to you my Petal❤❤❤❤ Hugs to youXX

[@user-vx3lw2hj8v]

Lots of questions so early in the morning. 😂❤❤❤ have a good day Danielle, you are priceless ❤ love to all

[@vfrazier3329]

Dogs dogs everywhere 🐕 🐕 🐶🦮 😍

[@nabeelawan9428]

"What are we doing with all those dogs" hahahaha Grandpa is so cute, always makes my day. I really appreciate Dan and Dani. i know it must be challenging but Grandpaa is an angel. i would be trash talking if i make it up to 92.

[@Jessica-ml6td]

Good morning happy Thursday ❤ That's cool you guys have a pet pig too Sounds like Grandpa had a rough morning because of being up all night.

[@davidtifft66]

What a wonderful family you are.

[@nellieofficial81]

Youre awesome, i salute you its not easy to care for our elderly plus a lot of pets....u need a lot of energy, patience and money❤❤❤

[@radiodivers]

Animals are wonderful❤

[@leahanderson8179]

He's saying why do we have all these dogs,😮❤where did we get them all.. great 👍💯 job.. morning 😊😊🎉😂😂

[@beverleyellis1869]

Good morning Danielle and Dr. Ed. I hope you have a chance to have some more sleep. Being a homemaker truly is a 24/7 job with so very many things needing attention throughout the day.

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Good morning!

[@jaimeanita5501]

That gsd loves him so much, she herds him to keep him safe

[@earnestinehamilton9760]

I just love to see you and dad talking, Good morning Danielle ❤

[@NuraCaicedo-xh2ok]

I like when grandpa looks to the side and then he laughs 😂. and then you know I like him he's got a good sense of humor good morning sweetheart

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

morning

[@NuraCaicedo-xh2ok]

@@mrsdsalnorcal 👋

[@kathleenicamplone1763]

I love how you talk to him lol he'll be up in a few again and won't remember what you said trust me I took care of dementia pay for over 35years I wish you were with me I love it

[@pressoirmarie9471]

God bless this family so patient with GRANPA❤❤

[@tonyvega3257]

Oh my goodness that is very very hard work and it takes a lot of understanding and patience at takes that special person to deal with this because we are only human so we all get frustrated and mad I know I did but then I had to back up and just asked for strength so I command you on that because you have to keep repeating your self over and over again so again take it day by day

[@user-oh2tk3lf9l]

So much patience Danielle god bless you all the questions I couldn't why what when were how 😮 too many questions 😮

[@brazen44]

Before my mother had to go into a home, I had her in my home. She used to get up at night go into the kitchen and try to cook, was so stressful, was so afraid she would start a fire. I finally turned the gas off to the stove, saved me a lot of grief

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Oh nooo that is scary!!!!

[@francesmcgovern5049]

Danielle, thank God for you and Dan! It kills me to see Dr Ed so confused. Dealing with that 24/7 has to be so stressful!

[@johnberry1107]

Reminds me of my dad. Stay at it as best you can. Stay safe. Thank you. We got too many dogs also.

[@luzsandoval3937]

You are good people. God bless you. Grandpa is blessed to have you guys. He smiles and seems happy much of the time.

[@Keme-Mo]

Danielle you are amazing I can’t say it enough Bella ❤

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Ty

[@ChanetaMartin-bg1ci]

I hope you have a great day and weekend Danielle...You work very hard...❤

[@user-if4jw6le7f]

Ed got up late last night looking for dogs , can't ever have too many.

[@sonyahill499]

How Could I Be That Old !! I love Grandpa 💙 Thank You Danielle

[@dar7230]

I ask myself that every day❤

[@johnlind8653]

Tough Stuff....Beautiful Family

[@tinaxxxx2513]

Bless Danielle ❤😊

[@veraloveless4587]

You are so patient. Thanks for being born.

[@IreneDingey]

You poor darling Danielle❤❤❤ My heart aches for you XXX

[@sarita5572]

You guys are so good to him ❤

[@user-kr9bf4tx7x]

Man, you are amazing.

[@charlenebuttolph5287]

Takes a lot of patience to deal with this situation Danielle 💕

[@BigKO89]

I’m wondering the same thing pop 😂 what the hell is going on? Thanks Danielle for taking such great care of him

[@user-cw2cy7le7e]

Love you guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shelleywilliams1570]

Good morning you are a genuine angel for doing everything that you do.i use to work in the nursing homes and ed is so blessed to have family to take care of him so he doesn't have to experience those places as they could not give him the care that you,dan and mark provide .the love you guys show for him is awesome.i know it's gotta be so hard and exhausting but you do it like a champ don't forget to take time out for yourself

[@karencrecco2922]

Danielle, you are sooooo patient!

[@kellysober9352]

This is a classic Grandpa and Danielle interaction. 😊. Love it. Grandpa has so much trust in Danielle. He is curious but not at all afraid or alarmed. Really beautiful honestly.

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

I think so too!😉

[@Mariposa3811]

Greetings from Vancouver Island, Canada. Lol. This old timer is adorable 🫂 Blessings to you and your husband for honoring him with such devotion.

[@LindaFoyle]

Good morning Danielle, and many more 💕🐾☮️

[@carolemanera5215]

Danielle, you are a darling sweet person. Bless you! 🎉❤

[@markrichardson868]

I love yaw's family you are the best god bless you

[@Barbie_Gricel]

How he pushed the dog out his room 🤣🤣🤣

[@gailgaub3586]

I have 7 dogs and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

I love my babies.

[@christinapasquale6088]

I can’t stop smiling. I wonder how I would handle this. Love your videos

[@lschendel92]

Both my mother and grandmother died of Alzheimer’s. I assure you there is nothing to smile about.

[@helenaavelar8342]

😂😊❤❤❤ wild thing you make my heart sing ❤❤❤

[@mabel55ulster]

Danielle thanks for the good work.

[@danya.9602]

He is so sweet ❤

[@homegown1234]

Danielle, you got your handful of work early on the morning. I just wish Grandpa would sleep a little bit late to make things easier since roaming around can be dangerous and Danielle has a lot to do. Take care Danielle and get rest whenever you can.

[@annawagemaker9830]

You are such a good lady❤️🌷

[@jefflewis4126]

You need a vacation Danielle! You should run off to the Bahamas with me for a week! Lol. Just kidding Dan

[@dar7230]

I'm hoping Danielle at least gets a nap or to sleep in when Grandpa is at Mark's ❤

[@lauraantic1384]

Danielle thIs was great video grandpa is so Blessed to have you

[@doglover44]

You were great with Ed!❤ All these animals? We've collected them through the years 😂😂

[@Sheryl777]

What are we doing with all these dogs? 😂😂 That made me laugh...We've had as many as 3 dogs at a time before, but once they passed away, my youngest daughter gave us her 2 senior dogs to take care of since she couldn't afford to take care of them any longer...they had to go to the vet a lot being older. They both (sister and brother) have also passed away from old age/health issues a few years ago now. Now we have 3 cats that we take care of, but have had more than that in the past. 2 of them had to be put down due to diabetes. 2 others had health emergencies that caused us to have to have them put down at the emergency clinic within like 3 months of each other...one with cancer, the other one with some other very sudden health issue with her back legs. Right now the 3 cats we have left are 2 outside cats (feral) that we've fed for years (and gotten fixed), and 1 older cat that is left from her original litter that we rescued years ago. I have not gotten any more dogs, just taking care of our remaining cats now for however long they live (and me too lol).

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

animals are so expensive.

[@Sheryl777]

@@mrsdsalnorcal I completely agree yes!

[@christinemarien1212]

Goodmorning,,,i loves animals too

[@TammySaj-zm6kr]

God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️ Ed 😊

[@robbywilson224]

thanks Mr Dan and Mrs Dan Danielle for taking care Dr ed salinger..❤ love from Tanzania east Africa 🌍

[@user-yn7on7ou8n]

Good question, Ed.🙂

[@linden5576]

Definitely put some alarms on your doors all doors. I live in Michigan and we had somebody with dementia wander out. I think it was about a year ago and they found him a long time later froze to death. That might not happen where you’re at but he could definitely wander off and fall in the pool or anything who knows! He almost needs like a little apartment like like a little mother-in-law set up with just a bathroom, a bedroom and like a kitchenette area and you can watch him from the cameras you install and make sure there’s alarms on the doors and he can just wander around there with the phone maybe call but he can’t really get out might have to kinda lock man I don’t know !! I sleep with a huge air cleaner in my bedroom, so I really don’t hear anything. I hear my two pugs that do not sleep in my room bark at night sometimes, but I have cameras all over all over the place so usually nothing really wakes me up except for my dogs occasionally . I couldn’t imagine at my age, trying to take care of basically a child. I used to say to everyone you come into this world as an infant, and you leave this world as an infant. ❤️💪 prayers, and power to you, Danielle for having the patience, understanding and love to take care of or help take care of your father-in-law❤️

[@staybent9380]

And there you have it 😂 bless you Danielle