Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri has several dear friends from church that have been visiting Bob and "Al" at the facility, Sheri is so grateful for them. Seeing him there is difficult for her. The aids have set a goal for Sheri to be able to leave there with out crying.
Psalm 34:18
 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Living with Bob and "Al"

Pictures can be so deceiving, but one thing is true "Al" smiles (ok a half smile) much more often then Bob ever did, so Sheri will take this one at face value. 

One moment at time pause , praise, pray.

Living with Bob and "Al"

"Al" is frustrated that Bob put the nuts on the bolts so tight that even with a pair of pliers he could not loosen them. Bob recommended to "Al" to use a second set of pliers  (one to get a grip on the bolt and one to turn the nut) and Sheri hesitantly complied. What happens when you give the "boys" each their own set of pliers... a fight to the death :)

Heavy sigh.

 

Living with Bob and "Al"

If Sheri were honest she would tell you she struggles deeply with loneliness. The ability to hold a true conversation, discuss life's celebrations and tragedies is something others probably do not cherish enough. Even a simple comforting hug or touch of the hand, should not be taken for granted.

Psalm 73:23

Yet I am always with you;
you hold me by my right hand.
You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will take me into glory.
Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.

Living with Bob and "Al"

Bob was agitated when she picked him up from "work" (code for Adult Day Center) yesterday. "Al" had his thumb in Bob's belt loop stretching out Bob's back in his usual way, and with anger and frustration in his voice, declared "I need to find a different place to work... there is absolutely NO cooperation here."
A oh time for a new plan. Which is don't mention work again tonight and "Al" will forget by morning  See always a bright side. :)