Living with Bob and "Al"

Bob offered to help Sheri carry some things in from the car last night, ( a rare moment indeed) they were not too heavy so Sheri said sure. Sheri went on ahead and unlocked the front door. She went in and with in a few seconds Bob came in as well. About an hour later it was raining and Sheri went and looked out the kitchen window to see how hard it was raining, It was already dark so Sheri had to flip the outside light on. There much to Sheri's surprise, was Sheri's car with both the trunk and both side doors... wide open.
Nothing, and I mean nothing can be left to "Al's" devices. What was she thinking?      :(

Living with Bob and "Al"

"Al" is convinced that evidence of the poor state of the economy, can be judged solely on the fact that there are 30 or so u-haul trucks parked  in the u- haul parking lot... at 7:30 in the morning.   :)

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri had a opportunity to meet up with her favorite Uncle last evening. She had not seen him in almost ten years, and in fact he had never met Daughter number 1 and Daughter number 2.  Sheri had to plan this outing months in advance in order to make sure that Bob and "Al" had a safe place to stay for the couple of hours that she was able to steal away. She had a wonderful time and Bob and "Al" were better than fine when she returned. What was most evident to Sheri, was that she has a very narrow filed of vision, she is so used to focusing on just keeping one foot in front of the other and her head above water... that she has not had the opportunity to breathe in the beauty and diversity of the world around around her. So between being downtown and being with family with a deep, rich history Sheri was reminded there is a world beyond the Alzheimer world she lives in, and quite honestly... she needed that.

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri is still under the weather with her thumb (who knew this would hurt for so long) anyway, Sheri still needed to get groceries so off they went. Bob sitting silently in the car, "Al" suddenly speaks his mind " The guy who paints these yellow arrow signs must be rolling in the dough, they are popping up everywhere."
Heavy sigh...

Living with Bob and "Al"

The little cat "Zoey" that Sheri got for Bob and "Al" is in the "run around crazy stage". It is confusing "Al". The cat will run through the house and "Al" will say " Did you see all those cats running around? There must be ten of them!"  :)

Living with Bob and "Al"

Bob finally noticed Sheri's thumb. "Al" suggested she soak the open wound in salt water. Sheri thinks not....

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri went get some ice for her thumb this morning, Sheri was surprised to see Bob's comb in the freezer. "Al" must of got confused last night when Sheri mumbled to herself that wished she could leave her thumb in the freezer.Gotta love him.  :)

Living with Bob and "Al"

Care giving is hard enough when Sheri feels fine. This thumb injury has thrown her for a loop. She is definitely not as patient or as creative as usual. She as not been able to get the pain under control. But it is a good reminder for her that Bob and "Al" are in constant pain as well. :(

Living with Bob and "Al"

 98 degree's outside, and "Al" is wearing his jacket, well his lightweight jacket, but never the less...a jacket  :)

Living with Bob and "Al"

Each day Sheri needs God's grace. She is tired, angry, lonely and scared. She knows God has a plan, and she will continue to walk by faith, but subconsciously, because she is human... she hopes this is not it.
Isaiah 40:31
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.