Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri is tired this morning. Bob and "Al" had some kind of night terrors last night. Fearful shouts through  teeth clenched tight. She could not understand a word "they" were saying....it was just a mumble of confusion. The only thing Sheri knows for sure is there was a battle going on. She hopes it is Bob that awakes this morning, because "Al" does not handle rough nights well.

Living With Bob and "Al"

Daughter number one (the one who wears her heart on her sleeve) and daughter number two (the one who shields her heart with her sleeve) made Sheri and Bob's anniversary very special. They hung "notes" all over the house to remind "Al" that it was their anniversary. "Al" was surprised to hear that they got married in Texas. Of course the realization that he really did not remember where they were married hurt, but Sheri still had a good chuckle about it. The day was good and it ended sharing dinner with some close friends from their small group bible study. Sheri is learning to be thankful for each day....just the way it is. One day at a time.

Living with Bob and "Al'

Last night when getting ready for bed, Bob is wincing in pain. Sheri asks if his back hurts. Bob replies "Is the Pope Catholic?" Sheri responds in jest and says "Well I think he has to be, right?" "Al" ( after much thought) adds "Well, I don't know.. I think Mother Theresa is in charge of that." Now terribly confused Sheri asks quizzically," in charge of what? "  "Al" replies "assigning a Pope."
Ah......Sheri thinks to herself "I didn't know that."   :)

Living with Bob and "Al"

March 18th, 1989
Happy 23rd Anniversary!
The song "One Moment in Time" By Whitney Houston was our Wedding Song. One day at a time is all we are promised. "Al" does not remember but Sheri does.



"So don't be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time."  Matthew 6:34

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri is excited for Spring. She is trying not to think to much about the beautiful garden she left behind and to look at this recent move as a fresh start. The yard at this new cozy little house she rented is flat with no hills so mowing should be easier. Bob and "Al" should still be able to use the blower, at least a little at a time. Her dear friends even helped daughter number one ( the one who wears her heart on her sleeve) bring the old swing, and small piece of the old fence from her "life through  the fence post" garden. Sheri knows some of this is just about the silliness of her heart, but Spring is all about new beginnings... right?   :)

Living with Bob and "Al"

Bob was a little upset that he was not asked to "supervise" on the field trip at "work" ( code for Adult Day Center) yesterday. Sheri checked the calender and realized the field trip was to the bowling alley for some of the more mobile folks. This time this was a good call, since Bob and "Al" could not get out of bed last week-end because of how bad Bob's back and knees were. He was disappointing because this is the first outing he has missed, but he had about four new "employees" to train in... so it all worked out in the end.    :)

Living with Bob and "Al"

Well maybe Bob and "Al" do know there is something special about this week end. Bob asked Sheri if it was Valentine's Day on Saturday, an since "Al" thought it was January on Tuesday that would sort a kinda make sense..maybe    :)

Living with Bob and "Al'

Sheri sat side by side Bob at his annual assessment yesterday March 13th. When his case worker asked if Bob knew what month it was "Al" replied "January". So Sheri guesses she won't be surprised when Bob does not realize their 23rd wedding anniversary is this weekend.   

Proverbs 12:4
A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

Living with Bob and "Al"

Bob and "Al" went rounds with the coffee pot again, the coffee pot won..... Bob filled it last night, "Al" filled it again this morning. Water all over everywhere.   :)

Living with Bob and "Al"

Bob was such a hard worker, always planning the next project at work or at home. "Al" however is not sure where to go or what to do. He waits for Sheri to give him direction following her from room to room in the tiny house she rented. Sheri does not think Bob and "Al" would have even been friends in Bob's real world because Bob did not get along well with people that could not be proactive and make decisions.  :(