My first post about my wife described the practical side of her contributions to my life. Those are certainly important, but not nearly as important as the emotional support she has provided since all of this drama began.
Jeannie likes to tell people about how much my positive outlook helps me get through the challenges we have faced so far, and the ones that are sure to be coming around the bend. The truth is my positive outlook is a result of the love and support that Jeannie continues to give me every day.
Believe me there have been times when it's been tough to put on a smiley face. In those moments when it's just the two of us, and the enormity of what's taken place in the last couple of years washes over us, it's easy to fall apart. I've crumbled many times, and Jeannie has been there to pick me back up. She's had her moments too, when she has felt sorry for me and all the tests and procedures I've gone through, and the lifestyle changes my conditions have brought upon us both. In those moments, I've had to be strong and remind her that somewhere there are others who are going through the same thing, maybe to a more worse degree or without the support of someone who loves them unconditionally.
It's one thing to declare our love in sickness and in health when we recite our wedding vows, but no one expects that declaration to be tested so early in a marriage. It's something one generally associates with growing old. Well, our test came early. I think we'll pass this test with flying colors and be able to grow old together.
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