Lisa
Thanks to everyone who wrote in with their support for Lisa the other day. One of the great observations was the reminder that what happened, happened to us both.
Lisa has probably felt like she's not entitled to any sympathy since it was not her in the hospital bed, etc. But these past seven months have been a test of all her physical, emotional and spiritual reserves and she has come through. I don't know where I'd be without her and I don't know where she finds her strength.
In the first days after my injury she was there, keeping everyone informed, researching and making enormously important decisions about my care and still managed to be by my bedside my every waking moment. And through it all: the late night visits and long drives home, the nervous transition to home-care, right down to taking over every last household chore, I never had a moment of doubt that she would be there for me.
When people convey their sympathy over my situation, I feel unworthy of it since, after all, I have known something many people will never experience: an expression of true love and devotion far above and beyond the ordinary.
My greatest comfort, seven months ago and today is the certainty that I have a brilliant, resourceful, deeply devoted partner by my side. I'm a very lucky guy.
Lisa has probably felt like she's not entitled to any sympathy since it was not her in the hospital bed, etc. But these past seven months have been a test of all her physical, emotional and spiritual reserves and she has come through. I don't know where I'd be without her and I don't know where she finds her strength.
In the first days after my injury she was there, keeping everyone informed, researching and making enormously important decisions about my care and still managed to be by my bedside my every waking moment. And through it all: the late night visits and long drives home, the nervous transition to home-care, right down to taking over every last household chore, I never had a moment of doubt that she would be there for me.
When people convey their sympathy over my situation, I feel unworthy of it since, after all, I have known something many people will never experience: an expression of true love and devotion far above and beyond the ordinary.
My greatest comfort, seven months ago and today is the certainty that I have a brilliant, resourceful, deeply devoted partner by my side. I'm a very lucky guy.
Comments
Zoe
Bandaid
Love and Pray to both of you
-CCLB
You guys have certainly passed one of the strength of relationship tests. The others, you ask? Living through a kitchen renovation, having one of your mothers live with you for 4 months, and managing to successfully put up a Christmas tree with a crooked trunk.
I think she's grand too.
Dewberry
FG
I hope for a true loving relationship like you two have. It's taken me awhile to realize I never really had that previously. Reading your thoughts enables me to see clearly how true love can enhance your life.
I keep praying for you, for continued strength for both of you and continuing blessings on your lives.
KuKu
perfect
SheP in NS
I am here to be helpful.
I take care of myself so that I can help take care of others.
Although the tasks I do may seem small or unimportant,
I contribute light and healing by the very fact that I show up and care.
I remember that the only correct way to do anything is with love.
I bless myself by helping others.
I am rich with the gifts of compassion, understanding, joy and hope that I freely give.
I believe that one person can make a difference.
Anthony D'Agostino
http://www.kitchenangels.org/5.20.howtohelp1.html
I am here to be helpful.
I take care of myself so that I can help take care of others.
Although the tasks I do may seem small or unimportant,
I contribute light and healing by the very fact that I show up and care.
I remember that the only correct way to do anything is with love.
I bless myself by helping others.
I am rich with the gifts of compassion, understanding, joy and hope that I freely give.
I believe that one person can make a difference.
Anthony D'Agostino
http://www.kitchenangels.org/5.20.howtohelp1.html
Be well.
Laura
Bandaid
No news is Good News so they say. How are the both of you doing? I hope all is well and you are to busy letterboxing to post any messages. Thinking about you and Robb.
Rumford Teapot
Annalisa
~~Doublesaj~~