As I've been trying to downsize, this has been forcing me to review my library of hundreds of books. Most of them are headed to a book sale held by a local church to raise money for missionaries. While I hate to see my collection go, I know that it is helping a good project.
A few days ago I found a book that I haven't read in several years. "Life Together" was penned by Robert Wyble, a former coworker and friend. For many years we worked together on administrative staffs of two local high schools. We became close friends.
But a good life took a sad turn when Bob's wife began to develop signs of Alzheimer's disease. The book then becomes a story of their battle with this deadly disease. Bob became her caretaker and eventually had to care for all her functions. And he did so up until the time she eventually died in his arms. It brought tears to my eyes. The story has the result that most spouses fear.
My disappointment is that I didn't know much of what they were going through while it was happening.
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