Guest guest Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 3:45am my wonderful wife brings me breakfast in bed because she knew I'd wake up in pain (I could barely wake the five feet to the bathroom and that was after taking an Actiq). She knew I'd wake up in pain because I slept all day and it's raining. Sometimes it's hard to remember life can be anything except suffering. Even with all of my suffering, I truly am lucky. Steve M in PA, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Steve I have no living family but a wife that is a rare gift. She has hung with me for years as I have endured this journey through pain. She has never once complained that our lives are a shadow of what we wanted - or that she has to do so much I can not or that she is often running errands alone where we were once always together. While she cannot comprehend how my life feels and the torture I endure non stop, she certainly tries and she is always looking for ways to make me more comfortable. While we are disabled in many ways we are also blessed. It could be so much harder!! wrote: > 3:45am my wonderful wife brings me breakfast in bed because she knew I'd wake up in pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Steve, YOU ARE LUCKY!! I wish I was able to find a partner when I was younger (I know I'm only 29)...but still. When I was younger my chronic pain wasn't as much of an issue as it is now, and it's definitely harder to connect with someone for the first time, when dealing with such suffering. Your wife sounds wonderful and so supportive. I hope you are able to find small ways to thank her. I always love the little things, like if your wife always complains that you don't replace the toilet paper roll after using it all. Next time that happens, write her a silly, loving note on the empty toilet paper roll. Love that! Cheers! -Crystal > M. in PA wrote: > 3:45am my wonderful wife brings me breakfast in bed because she knew I'd wake up in pain. > Sometimes it's hard to remember life can be anything except suffering. Even with all of my suffering, I truly am lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 You are both blessed to have each other. It is easier to deal with life's hardships when someone shares the experiences with you. I have a husband who tries to understand and also has his own health issues. I wish I had family but they are all gone, except my adult children. They aren't so much involved in my daily life except my oldest daughter who lives with us. She's been a huge help too. I'm very thankful. Grateful to those here who are so supportive. Times are getting very hard and there's a lot that could be causing mental anguish. So trying not to let it all overwhelm me. Jennette > myhealingjourney wrote: >I have no living family but a wife that is a rare gift. She has hung with me for years as I have endured this journey through pain. She has never once complained that our lives are a shadow of what we wanted - or that she has to do so much I can not or that she is often running errands alone where we were once always together. bled in many ways we are also blessed. It could be so much harder!! >> wrote: >> 3:45am my wonderful wife brings me breakfast in bed because she knew I'd wake up in pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 > Steve M.wrote: > 3:45am my wonderful wife brings me breakfast in bed because she knew I'd wake up in pain > Sometimes it's hard to remember life can be anything except suffering. Even with all of my suffering, I truly am lucky. Steve, It IS hard to remember the good things. I hope you told your wife how much you appreciate the things she does. I know I don't tell my family and friends " thank you " enough. My husband is spectacular at helping me out and doing nice little things. No breakfast in bed, though. <smile> I wake up nauseous every morning! Breakfast of any kind wouldn't help and just might make the bed a real mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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