Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri had a fun opportunity to meet up with Brenda Avadian, this morning for breakfast! Sheri stepped outside her comfort zone and brought Bob and "Al" to meet her. Fascinating the tales "Al" can tell (over and over again) when engaged in shall we say patient conversation :)

Thank you Brenda, that was fun! Thank you for all the support you give me and the other caregivers. :)

Living with Bob and "Al"

Well yesterday was the day! Sheri went to the Arboretum  for her photography class courtesy of the Kathi Koll Foundation through nomination of The Caregivers Voice. It was 90 plus degrees outside and so humid you could hardly breathe, and even with the threats of tornados, but Sheri put on her big girl pants and what a wonderful experience. The breathtaking humidity was nothing compared to the beauty of this majestic bird!   There are three short clips and then the results! ( and yes this is what I look like when I go to take pictures lol! Don't tell any one :)

What a huge blessing! Thank you daughter number one for caring for Bob and "Al"!

Living with Bob and "Al"

Thanks to a reminder from one of Sheri's blog readers and cyber friends :) tired as she was after work she loaded Bob and "Al" up in the car, grabbed her camera and went off to their favorite park. Sheri does not really understand why taking pictures brings her so much joy but it does. Maybe it is because the camera lens blocks all the chaos of her life and she is able to focus on the beauty and the freedom she sees in God's creations,  giving her hope for the future.

Thanks Lori for the reminder :)

"Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri had a wonderful opportunity to have dinner with author, speaker and presenter Brenda Avadian from The Caregivers Voice last evening. What a delight! Not only because she understands Sheri's world (having lived it herself caring for her father), but she is genuinely concerned about the life of all caregivers. She challenged Sheri to find one more thing outside her caregiving world that was just for her. Even with the addition of Sheri's photography, Brenda said find "one more thing."
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Living with Bob and "Al"

If you know a caregiver that deserves to be recognized ( and all of the people taking care of their own Bob and "Al's" out there do) please follow the link below. It is such an uplifting experience.Take a few minutes and do this for some one special.

http://www.thecaregiversvoice.com/nominate-a-caregiver-form/

The Caregiver's Voice

Do you know a family or professional caregiver who deserves recognition?

 “After being recognized as

      The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month with a Heart of Gold,

Sheri encourages you to NOMINATE The Caregiver’s Voice CAREGIVER of the MONTH of JUNE

To Nominate The Caregiver’s Voice next Caregiver of the Month click on this link for your quick and easy guidelines.  Deadline: May 10^th. Self-nominations are also welcome. Family caregivers and professionals are eligible.