Promise me you'll always remember
you're braver than you believe
stronger than you seem
and smarter than you
think.
A.A. Milne
Hubby took a major turn for the worse so he is in the local hospital at the moment. They are adhering to his wishes of no ventilator and no resuscitation. At least I can be with him all day right now and not have to travel over an hour to be with him.
So for right now I may be hanging around in the background and cruise through others blogs, but I am taking a time out. I probably won't comment or make an effort to catch up at this point.
I may write a bit more on the other blog I started years ago when he was first Dx'd with throat cancer. I've used The Long Road to sort of write about the things most people wouldn't want to see in light 'happy' reading.
I may write a bit more on the other blog I started years ago when he was first Dx'd with throat cancer. I've used The Long Road to sort of write about the things most people wouldn't want to see in light 'happy' reading.
Being in a silent house feels very strange.
Hold their hand
Sit by their side
Hugs
Just be present
Sit by their side
Hugs
Just be present
Be Still by Fray
Be still and know that I'm with youBe still and know that I am hereBe still and know that I'm with youBe still, be still, and know
When darkness comes upon youAnd colors you with fear and shameBe still and know that I'm with youAnd I will say your name
If terror falls upon your bedAnd sleep no longer comesRemember all the words I saidBe still, be still, and know
And when you go through the valleyAnd the shadow comes down from the hillIf morning never comes to beBe still, be still, be still
If you forget the way to goAnd lose where you came fromIf no one is standing beside youBe still and know I am
Be still and know that I'm with youBe still and know I am
We’ll all be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteMy love and thoughts to you both. Thank you for letting us know.
ReplyDeleteTake all the time you need. Remember to take good care of yourself {{hugs}} Aurora
ReplyDeletePraying for Rich and you. RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteI am here, Val.
ReplyDeleteOh dear. As a fairly new person here, this shakes me. I knew that he was not well, but I did not know the extent of his health issues. I am so sorry. I will check the other blog.
ReplyDeletePlease know that my heart is with you and your husband.
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
Kaye
What a lovely piece of writing. My thought and prayers are with both of you during this storm. (hugs).
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you both ❤️
ReplyDeleteOne moment at a time, prayers for you both.
ReplyDeleteOh Val! So sorry to read this. "Just be present." That poem..... Lori
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes through this troubled time. May God Bless you and the Hubby. I miss visiting your blog. Life certainly gives us curveballs. But, with God's help, we will survive it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry, such a difficult time to hold space in.
ReplyDeleteOh Val, so sorry to see this. You and Far Side are sure having a tough time right now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem. Sending up prayers during this trial.
I remember that Milne poem.
ReplyDeleteGosh Val...
I'm so very sorry. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and sending you hugs from Hawaii.
LD... I have been vacant from reading blogs. I am so sorry for what is going on with your right now. Hospital living is difficult and you have always been a wife warrior taking care of your husband. Prayers are being sent up for both of you.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your husband is in hospital -- thinking of you both. Hugs to you, Val.
ReplyDeleteThankful you’re back home and Hospice is taking care of Rich and making life a little easier for you. RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteThoughts & prayers.
ReplyDeleteSending you a real big hug and wish I had more comforting words. No words seem to be enough at times like this. I'll be thinking of you Val.
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