January 24, 2018
Stop Nagging

I’ve heard you tell callers to “stop nagging about the socks on the floor, because one day those socks may no longer be there.”  I never would have imagined at 35 years old this would apply to me.  My husband was diagnosed with a form of testicular cancer that has a high cure rate when caught early.  Unfortunately, in his case, it was NOT caught early, and the cancer had spread.  We had a six year old son, and I was a stay-at-home mom, which allowed me to be there for both my husband and son at a time when I was most needed.

I was able to be there when he came home from his chemo rounds.  I was able to be there to help him to bed, the restroom, and to get his medicine, water, and to provide dinner if he was able to eat it.  I was able to be a rock and steady constant for my son during a tough time and experience for all of us.  I could take him to school and pick him up, stay in good contact with his teacher, still do the fun “kid” things, and answer any questions and talk about the fears he had.  Had I not been there, things would not have gone so well for my son.

Thankfully, due to modern medical treatment and lots of prayers, my husband is doing well.  At this point, we have every reason to be optimistic.  So, I want to thank YOU for always encouraging me and other women to be their husbands’ girlfriends and their kids’ moms.  I no longer take my spouse for granted, and I do wake up every day thinking how I can make his day better and show how much I appreciate him, so my husband thanks you too!

Fondly,

Beryl


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM