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.
There is an archive tab further down the page that starts from the beginning of our journey.

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri woke up this morning realizing that even though she has been involved with this disease for so very many years, and she has read and tried everything she can to stay educated, the reality is that the ugly word "denial" has managed to make its way to the forefront. She and the girls still believe that "if someone would just..., or if his hands were busy with ..." (We ladies are problem solvers.) The problem with that gift is that Alzheimer's is not a problem they can solve. It is a progressive, terminal disease. Sheri knows she and girls have done everything reasonably possible to keep Bob and "Al" safe and cognitively present. As with all diseases she is going to have to turn this over to God . One day at a time is all we are promised.
Sheri's heart hurts.

2 comments:

  1. I am praying for you, the girls and Bob. I pray that the Comforter's presence be so tangible to you these days. I pray for heavenly peace and hope to fill your heart. Your heavenly Father knows your deep pain and sense of loss. He will be your help and strength as He had always been. He will never leave you or forsake you. Bob is in His care. He is not forgotten by His heavenly father. Hugs and prayers from Toronto.

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  2. Praying for you, dear Sheri, in February....Psalm 46:1

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