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.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri has been stuck again in pity party mode. She needs to just buck up and get a grip. How dare she think that her life is so bad. She has a place to live, a job, food to eat. She has two beautiful  daughters and wonderful son. She needs to focus on her relationship with them, instead of mourning the loss of the relationship with Bob. Sheri needs to hold herself accountable for making the most of life.

 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.”
Romans 14:12

4 comments:

  1. What a strong lady you are--you underestimate yourself. You hone in on the possible problem and decide to attack it before it goes on too long. All of us are upholdng you in our prayers so try to find moments to relax and put some humor in your life--you are entitled to smile and laugh despite your responsibilities...it will feel good!

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  2. Jim Devore (Bob's high school friend)December 27, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    I just finished a book titled "When We Were The Kennedys" by Monica Wood. I got it from the library but it's a realatively new book about Monica's family (4 girls and mother) back around 1963, living in a rented flat in a small Maine town. It deals with her (age 9-11), her sisters, mother and other relatives and friends and their adjustment to her father's death. Very easy read and has some insights about loss that are very enlightening. It's not a very long book either which is one of my requisites.

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  3. I notice myself judging myself at times about all sorts of things.
    Then I realize- "its a feeling and it will pass".
    You are entiiled to be sad. You are not always sad...and even if you were it wouldnt be " wrong"....
    I really enjoy your perspective.

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  4. Thank you for the comments of support, it means a lot to me. :)

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