This blog is about life with my husband who was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's and Frontal Lobe Dementia in 2008. He was 64 at the time although now, knowing more about the disease, Alzheimer's was present many, many years ago, which is why early detection is so important. As you read the blog the character "Al" that I created in 2008, represents the way that Alzheimer's is invading our daily lives.
There is an archive tab further down the page that starts from the beginning of our journey.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Living with Bob and Al

In Sheri's endless pursuit
to find a hobby or something that
Bob and Al can occupy their time with
during the day ....
Sheri thought that whittling might be
a good idea, after all
They love to build things and work with wood...
So Sheri got some wood and some whittling knives
feeling confident that this would work
She even got a beginner book for them.
She eagerly gave Bob and Al the 4 by 6 inch block of wood
and all the assorted items.
She was so excited, this would be something
they would enjoy, and would provide hours of creative joy.
So they looked at the book together
"Oh", they said.... "okay I will try the ladybug"
They knew Sheri likes ladybugs.
Sheri left for work knowing that they had a project
that would take several days to complete.
Sheri came home from work for lunch that afternoon...
Bob and Al had a big smile on their face
"Well I figured it out , it is finished" Bob said
Sheri said "what is finished?" "The ladybug" they said.
Sheri was shocked,"really?" she said.
"Yes " they said...... "Why would any one
make a ladybug with such a little knife?"
"I just took the belt sander and zip...It is a little flat but at least it's done"
 Okay,... so maybe whittling isn't their thing.....
Back to the drawing board..... :)

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