As "Al" struggles to find his identity, Sheri is seeing that "Al" is her identity. You see as a care giver, Alzheimer's takes over your life. You find it difficult to relate to others not involved in your narrow field of vision. You have not thought about vacation, fun, someone else's problems or anything outside of what the next step of this Alzheimer's journey may bring, in a long time. Sheri has realized though, that looking past herself and her situation is exactly what she needs to do to survive. We all have a journey, this just happens to be hers. Caring for one another is what we were designed by God to do.
Sheri needs to Pause, Praise and Pray.
Walk to End Alzheimers (Sheri's fund raising page)
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Sheri, you are thinking of and working for others every day with this blog. Your generosity of spirit and your sense of humour are inspiring. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Liz, for your kind words and support it really does so much for me. :) Blessings to you as well.
DeleteAre you ever able to get away for a few hours at a time on the weekends to just recharge yourself? Is there such a thing as respite care that is free or volunteer run? I can see that it makes for a very lonely,existance. Although we always hear that there are so many people with Alzheimer's I personally only have one friend who's wife has it. He had to put her in a facility because she kept escaping from their house. He felt terrible but after she walked into the neighbor's house twice he realized her safety was at stake. This will definitely be the hardest job you will ever have. I am praying for you and Bob.
ReplyDeleteKaren, It is really hard for me to find time for respite as I work fulltime and then care for Bob the rest of the time. I am usually so tired it is hard to plan for respite. I do have a friend that has taken him for me from time to time, she is watching him the day of the Alzheimer walk. I am blessed :)
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