Some of you are wondering why I called Sheri the Horse Whisperer. Well, maybe not, but I'm going to tell you anyway.

One night a few weeks ago I cooked dinner for Dad and Sheri. As we were sitting at the table I referenced "speaking with Nancy" and she said "That's ok, I talk to dead people." We all ignored it and moved along to something else. A bit later, just me, Dad, and Sheri were sitting in the living room. She said it again. She kept explaining how she talks to my mom all the time. She said that the very first time she was in the house alone that Mom came to her to let her know that it was ok for Sheri to live in my parents house with Dad. She said that they have spoken several times since then and Mom is very happy and healthy, in fact, she can tell by Mom's personality (!) that they would have been great friends had they known each other before Mom died. She assured Dad and I that she doesn't seek out the dead people, they find her. She talks with her dad that died when she was 13 often too.

I sent Dad a text message the next morning that said, "I talk to dead people too and Mom said she's not talking to Sheri." I also mentioned that Dr. Butler, mom's long time psychiatrist, could help Sheri w/ those voices. He laughed. Did I mention that the whole time she was telling me this that he was rolling his eyes. He says it's "pish-posh."

So here's my thoughts, assuming I believed in such things:
1. I'm pretty sure that mom would have contacted Dad, me, or William rather than Sheri.
2. Where's Nana when you need her?
3. Has Rowdy barked at her and is it true all dogs go to heaven?
4. Even if she really does believe that she is hearing from my Mother, why would she tell me? It's manipulative, because you know, I'll like her better if Mom says it's ok!

and finally...

5. What the hell is wrong with my father? I didn't know that he could find someone crazier than my Momma...but I'll be damned...he did.