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.

Friday, January 31, 2014

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri thinks she needs a break today
She just can't keep the tears away

Seeing the confusion on Bob's face
When "Al's" thoughts disappear without a trace

Seeing "them" look for things misplaced
Hearing "their" words when they are out of place

Seeing his daughters hide their fears
Seeing his daughters hide their tears

Watching her life as if it is not her own
Trapped in a nightmare , but awake... and alone




He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds."
--Psalms 147:3
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    So simply put and so profoundly complex.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Sally

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    My husband is still in the early stages of AD but I understand being alone. He sits and watches TV and our conversations are very limited. He makes an effort "how was work, were you busy today" and then there's not much more for him to say. Being alone yet with someone is so hard.

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