Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri has noticed a pattern in herself. She has a very hard time transitioning between Bob's new life and back into HER new life. What she means is that stepping into "their" world when she visits, and then back into her new world by herself and alone, reopens the wounds over and over again. She can't imagine she is the only one who as experienced this, but when she walks out of "their" new home, The loneliness overwhelms her.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Living with Bob and "Al"

If Sheri was honest she would tell you that last night was the first time she sat at the table to eat a meal since placing Bob and "Al" in their new forever home, well at least their earthly one. Sheri could not decided which chair to sit in, which is silly because there are only two... which actually was part of the dilemma. :(

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri looks around and sees people struggling everywhere. This is just her journey with Bob and "Al". It is no worse or no better than any other persons struggle. We need to care for each other. The sole purpose of human existence is companionship. Look past the mask of happiness and look in the eyes of people around you and see their heart. Their pain or loneliness is there waiting to be tended to.
Sheri needs to pause, praise and pray.

Living with Bob and "Al"

If ever there were a season
that holds the emotions too near
it is the season of holly jolly
the season of Christmas cheer

Yet I am one among many
for whom the season is confettied with tears
the pain and the strife of everyday life
has left many deep wounds through the year

Yet we all have so much in common
we share pain, we share hope, and despair
We are in fact, "goin' through the motions"
It is just hidden in "Happy New Year".

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sometimes Sheri just needs to breathe the crisp air and appreciate God's handiwork, to fill her heart with peace and joy.
Thank you Daughter Number 1, that hour really helped.

Living with Bob and "Al"

Bob was a build anything, fix anything managed a hardware store handyman. "Al" however is fascinated by Bob"s pliers, the set that survived the duel. Each morning "Al" asks Sheri if she has seen how they spread apart and then close again, which is followed by "and I like the pretty yellow handles too." The handy is definitely gone out of the man. :)
Sweet kind man.

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri is looking forward to a day of wedding crafting with Daughter Number One today. Daughter Number Two will be along as well. Future husband of Daughter Number One is going to spend some bonding time with Bob and "Al" and watch the football game together. We will all be together, and Sheri is sure it will be an "adventure" as well. :)

Living with Bob and "Al"

 Sheri is wondering if she can convince Bob to explain to "Al" they are retired and should try to sleep in, because It is 6:00 am on a Saturday, and "Al" wants to know the "itinerary".
Gonna be a loooooong day.

Living with Bob and "Al"

There are days when Bob and "Al"can barely get any sentences put together, and then there are days the boys surprise her. "Al"offered Sheri some of Bob's bolts yesterday morning. Sheri politely declined and said "Oh thanks, but those are for you." "Al" replied "They give me these bolts when I sing in the choir so I have "beaucoup". She just chuckled in wonderment to herself, Bob has been known to throw in a German word here or there, or even a "Ya, you bet'cha" but she doesn't ever remember any French coming out of his mouth. What a strange disease. :)