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.
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Monday, May 14, 2018

Living with Bob and "Al"

This morning while Sheri was sitting on patio drinking her coffee, the first humming bird of the season flew right up with in inches of Sheri's face and stayed there for several seconds. A smile spread across Sheri's face as she heard the soft hum of it's wings. It felt like it was looking straight at her, and as it flew away Sheri thought she heard it calling "come follow me, there is so much more of this life to lead."

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  1. AnonymousMay 14, 2018 at 8:45 AM

    Sheri...thanks for sharing your Hummingbird moment. So sweet. Thoughts are with you.Have you ever seen the Papyrus greeting cards? Their logo is a Hummingbird and they include the following on each card:

    Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. Hummingbirds open our eyes to the wonder of the world and inspire us to open our hearts to loved ones and friends. Like a hummingbird, we aspire to hover and to savor each moment as it passes, embrace all that life has to offer and to celebrate the joy of everyday. The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation.
    Marie

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    1. AnonymousMay 16, 2018 at 4:57 AM

      What a beautiful message. Thank you.

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  2. AnonymousMay 14, 2018 at 10:33 PM

    It's funny that you speak in the third person. Distancing yourself.

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  3. AnonymousMay 16, 2018 at 10:08 AM

    Alzheimer's sucks. Pure and simple. One can only try to endure.Care givers anyways, to see their loved ones brains rot away is just god awful.

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