Photo of Skip taken weeks ago ... he was very sick.
Writing ... I haven't written for weeks. I have been living real life where only too-real things have happened. Things that haven't ever happened in my life. For 5 months ...
Skip, my husband, began to have many health problems. It seemed to be no end to all the 'bad' things ... stroke, low heart rate/pacemaker/2 heart stents ... congestive heart failure 3 times, pneumonia, kidney failure/kidney stent/surgery ... hemorrhaging nosebleeds/blood transfusion/cauterization. He had to wear a Foley leg catheter for a month ... and more things I won't go into. He was near death several times ...
Can you imagine experiencing so many things in your life ... never-ending 'bad' things? I didn't think it'd ever stop. Well ... for 4 days now (since May 22, 2016) ... since Skip left the hospital ... all has for the first time ... been on an even keel. This is the first time Skip has gotten out of the hospital stronger, not having to stay in bed. We walk, do little things every day now. This hasn't happened for 5 months.
So, for 4 precious days ... Skip has been doing well. I have felt peace inside ... for the first time ... fear isn't a part of my everyday. I don't quite know how to act ... I know I'm happy. I've been so non-stop ... that it's hard to slow down. When I rest ... it feels good especially when I can look over at Skip and see him being more himself ... every day. I'm so grateful.
This weekend will make 6 years (May 29, 2010) ... since Tommy, my son, died. I almost lost Skip several times ... they and our Pups were, are my whole world. I'm so fortunate to have Skip and our Pups. I'm sad my son is gone ...
Being sad ... and happy at the same time ... is how I am feeling. I'm sad Tommy is gone ... most happy Skip is here. I could have been all alone at this time ... I have been so afraid. Thankfully ... it looks like everything is going to be all right. I pray so.
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I have so much to be thankful for ... I think I'm the most grateful person in this world. I know I'm not but, I rank up at the top. I could have lost the only other person who is closest to me ... and been alone in this world. Yes, you are reading the words of a most grateful person to have her whole world ... her husband, Pups.
Photo/story owned ... written by Gloria Faye Brown Bates/aka Granny Gee/@GeeGranny on Twitter.
Many blessings to the both of you and prayers for the continued health of Skip.
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DeleteI am so glad Skip is so much better! You are a wonderful nursemaid for him. This is truly a sad and happy time for you. We all miss Tommy so much. I miss his jokes and laughs. I can still hear him laugh and make those wonderful jokes. He was also serious about his mother and Skip. You did a wonderful job raising him. I am so happy that Skip is here with you this special weekend. I do hope the 2 of you can enjoy each other's company and companionship. I can't see one of you without the other one. That doesn't even sound right. Take care of you for me!! Love, Ms. Nancy
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