Hi there,
Okay, so we all know that Bob does NOT like my driving and that he used to say that he drove better than me under ANY condition. Well, now that he can't drive,he's dependent on me (poor guy) and his dislike of my driving is VERY open. Now, I don't think it's THAT bad but Bob REALLY hates it to the point that he manifests his feelings by gripping the upholstery, sputtering at me, and gives me directions (YES, YES, NO, NO).
OMG, it was getting on my one good nerve and really hurt my feelings so for a while I told him to close his eyes or cover his face with his pillow or jacket and plug his ear. He resorted to burying his head in his pillow or pulling a bag (what bag, any bag) over his head but that just doesn't look good when we're tooling down the freeway. So, yesterday, I gave him my sleeping mask, and by george, I think we're on to something. I kid you not, he put the mask on on IMMEDIATELY when he got into the car with me to and from Nancy's for New Year's Dinner (and he didn't care if it was on right either). Then, he quietly white knuckles it where ever we go and yes, no sputtering at me. It's not beautiful but it does save our relationship and we get where we need to be.
Here's Bob's newest miracle: He can do math! When Bob was in the hospital, Michele Douglas gave Bob a math game with all of the operations. Well, he couldn't do them then or even last month when I'd try. On New Year's Eve, I brought the cards and asked Bob if he wanted to try. So I put the first problem up (a multi-operation word problem) and he solved it mentally AND gave the correct answer. So, we tried 12 more! OMG-he read them aloud, then did them mentally and selected the correct answer (and I needed paper and pencil to do them). It was the best! Thanks, Michele. We're doing about 10 per day, now. Keep those prayers for a million small miracle coming!
Happy New Year, Y'all!
Happy New Year, Y'all!
Warmly,
Sharon
Dear Bob & Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! As I recall, Bob preferred my driving over Sharon's which is pretty dang scary because Bill can't handle my driving. At any rate, I miss you both very much and I'm still in awe at the love you both have for each other. You're AMAZING & that is why there are continuous miracles in your life. Bob, I will be checking in on you frequently via the phone to work on speech -- even from a distance. I'll SKYPE every day. I love you.
Shadi
Dear Bob & Sharon,
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful news. I am praying for Bob's speech, and your inner-strength. Lately I've been attending "prayer conferences", and God is showing me more grace spiritually. He desires us to worship Him in all circumstancses. I'd love to visit you.
Yours, Hei Young
This sounds like a HUGE miracle. My prayers are with you every day.
ReplyDeleteLots of love and warm wishes for a new year filled with
miracles large and small. I'm going to email a picture of
something I've been holding for Dr. Bob for a few years-
let me know if you'd like to have it and I'll get it to you.
With love, Susan