My husband's journey is still so fresh and the damage from radiation has dampened his "cancer is clear" news. He is doing hyperbaric oxygen treatment to restore the tissue. I honestly don't cry often enough, almost like I built a wall around my feelings and experience. Especially since it wasn't me. But I remember all the things he can't and watching your spouse of 30 years say, "I can't do this" every day before radiation is overwhelming. But we made our vows for these hard times. So, we plug on. Your words are real and raw, and your honesty is beautiful. I appreciate the time you have taken to share. Thank you.
Oh, Christine. Not happy tears, then, but releasing tears, which it sounds like you so needed. I told my husband often how much worse I thought it must be to be the caregiver; I could bitch and vent and moan, but he felt the pressure to stay strong so I could fall apart. And then to finally be "done," only to realize there's plenty more healing ahead of you... My wish for you is that you allow yourself your own time for healing, too - for your husband as well as for yourself. Sending all my love and all my stars tonight.
This is a great tip- I need to start scaffolding in my weekly life so things actually get accomplished. And that American Airlines chicken DOES look amazing, no judgement here.
I forgot to get my tissue before starting to read ;) This was really great, Gina. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Hope they were happy tears this time around. : )
My husband's journey is still so fresh and the damage from radiation has dampened his "cancer is clear" news. He is doing hyperbaric oxygen treatment to restore the tissue. I honestly don't cry often enough, almost like I built a wall around my feelings and experience. Especially since it wasn't me. But I remember all the things he can't and watching your spouse of 30 years say, "I can't do this" every day before radiation is overwhelming. But we made our vows for these hard times. So, we plug on. Your words are real and raw, and your honesty is beautiful. I appreciate the time you have taken to share. Thank you.
Oh, Christine. Not happy tears, then, but releasing tears, which it sounds like you so needed. I told my husband often how much worse I thought it must be to be the caregiver; I could bitch and vent and moan, but he felt the pressure to stay strong so I could fall apart. And then to finally be "done," only to realize there's plenty more healing ahead of you... My wish for you is that you allow yourself your own time for healing, too - for your husband as well as for yourself. Sending all my love and all my stars tonight.
Thank you :) sending love and stars to you as well!
Loved this one.
Thanks, Liz! It occurs to me you may have been an early adopter of scaffolding for a better life!
This is a great tip- I need to start scaffolding in my weekly life so things actually get accomplished. And that American Airlines chicken DOES look amazing, no judgement here.
Spontaneity is overrated. ; )
And, the chicken was good - recommend that, too! https://www.elliekrieger.com/recipe/golden-grilled-chicken-tomato-peanut-chutney/