It is so very hard for us strong gals when our strong men fall…
I met my husband on a blind date when I was 32, introduced by his father’s 5th wife (yes you read that right...5th wife) who I worked with at the time. I was working the front desk at an insurance company and she worked for the claims call center. We would go have cigarette breaks together and she asked me if I was seeing anyone. I told her I wasn’t and she said she had someone I should meet.
I told her I don’t do blind dates, but she wore me down. I told her ok but no expectations and we do this my way. We made plans to have dinner at her place for the next Friday.
I still remember the look on his face when I walked in the door. Love at first sight…after 19 years and 2 children, he still knocks my socks off with that look.
I know that they never wanted us to get married, yet here we are.
My father-in-law is a cantankerous old coot and a pathological liar. He is also on his deathbed and has 3-6 months to live. We got the news today and have spent most the day on the road from Seattle to Spokane (what should have been 4 hours was closer to seven due to traffic and accidents. After going to the hospital first then on to find a hotel…
On top of everything else the old man just had to time it with the Amway convention. We got the last room without driving an hour or more away from Spokane...stupid, stupid Amway!!!
I can tell you every time I have seen my husband cry. The first was when he got the news that his Dad was in the hospital with his first heart attack. The second was tonight.
Please send prayers, good thoughts and energy our way.
Monday, Jul 25, 2016 · 6:52:20 PM +00:00
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Penny GC
Update 1. He is doing better. Still in ICU with the chance he will be moved out of ICU if he continues to do better. He is talking a bit now that the breathing tube has been removed. We are home now and will probably head back in a week or two. thanks for all the well wishes! It really did help to know I had this community to count on.