Just when I thought that life could not possibly get any more interesting, I found myself living through the last four days. I’m actually thinking that perhaps we should fast forward and get through 2009 quickly before anything else happens! Let me explain.
On Saturday late in the evening Hubby exhibited all the symptoms of a small stroke. It was there for a few minutes and then he seemed fine. Tired, but fine. I forced him to come to bed early and all seemed well.
Sunday he lazed around and rested. I watched him like crazy, but he really seemed just fine. I was determined however, to get him into the doctor’s office as soon as I could.
Monday I woke up to find him out the door going skiing! I wasn’t happy about this, but off he went. He was home by noon, as the conditions were not the best.
Monday night after dinner, we were sitting watching the TV when Hubby exhibited classic symptoms of a stroke, only this time it did not resolve and were more severe. I dressed quickly, got Hubby into his clothes and into the car and raced drove the car down the eight and a half miles to the local hospital.
He was quickly admitted and testing began. CAT scans, blood tests, everything you could think. All the while, I sat and paced, nearly unable to breathe. I felt like a deer standing still in the headlights of a car! Trapped. Fear causing me to be unable to move or make things better. At midnight they determined that they needed to keep him overnight to continue drug therapy and testing, so I kissed Hubby and left.
I got to my car and sat there, exhausted. I picked up my cell phone and called my friend, Gail and she talked me up the road to my home. I have to say that driving eight and a half miles when you are this exhausted would have been impossible if it hadn’t been for her. Thanks Gail!
I slept for a few hours and then woke with a start! I got up, turned on the coffee and called the hospital to check on Hubby’s condition. All was stable. I called a few people, then I sat and just stared into space. I prayed.
I know I write quite often, joking about Hubby, but this man, this wonderful man that I have been married to for nearly 21 years, is the most important man in my life. He’s my best friend, my husband, and my lover. I simply cannot think about life without him in it!
Today I spent the entire day racing back and forth up and down that same road between our home and the hospital. I sat on Hubby’s bed and held him, raced home, and walked the dogs. Then I was back to the hospital and was trying to learn as much as I could about Hubby’s condition. It was indeed a stroke.
Later in the day I saw a surgeon. I have not felt well since before Christmas and today I learned that I have an ovarian cyst and will need surgery soon to have the ovary and cyst removed. Things like that I can handle, but not stuff happening to my guy.
My sister called late in the day to tell me that my Dad has been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS, formerly known as “preleukemia”). He is quite old and hasn’t been well for a long time, and although I am not surprised by this it still saddens me.
Too much right now, Gentle Readers. It’s all feeling like it is too much. I told Mel that I felt so tired. So very tired.
Then Hubby called and he had gotten the doctor’s to release him. I drove down the same road and picked him up. I loaded him, with his things and drove immediately to a pharmacy. I seemed to be purchasing the entire store, but soon was back in the car, prescriptions in hand, and drove Hubby back home.
We’re sitting here in our pajamas now. Both of us feeling exahusted and weary. Time, dear friends. It can be your friend, filling your life with fun and frivolity, or it can be your enemy, making the time drag by and filling those hours with real unhappiness, tension and illness.
Meribeth! WHAT did the doctors say about hubby? DID he have a stroke? Goodness girl! You gotta let us know when we need to pray! I’m on your cyst… praying that all goes well. Do let us know about hubby. He too is in my prayers.
Take your time and let us know how he is getting along. I’m very sorry this has happened and the other things as well. I’m sending prayers, hugs and you know all good thoughts for you and your husband and your dad, as well.
Oh, my, I am sorry your year began like this! Keep us posted.
((Hugs))
Oh my poor Maribeth ! such a lot of bad things happening to you ! I hope your hubby will feel better soon, you know I know quite some men who had that even years ago and they are all fine now ! That is a lot to carry on your shoulders ! Fortunately he is back home now !
Oh my goodness, you’ve got an awful lot on your plate right now. These things all seem to come at once, don’t they and it’s awfully hard to deal with. Just rest as much as you can and try to be at peace with it all. Sending you positive, healing thoughts…
I am so, so sorry dear that the new year had to start with so much bad news 🙁 I can imagine how exhausted you must be. I’ll keep you, your hubby and your Dad in my thoughts.
It’s just a bit crazy right now. Glad Jack got home, I hope he takes it easy and does what they tell him. Rest up yourself. I am handling this end. Love YOU, Mel
Hi Mom,
Thinking of you and Hubby both. He’s a strong man, and I’m sure with the care of a wonderful nurse like yourself, will be fine. You both take good care of yourselves, and get plenty of R&R.
xoxo.
All my love,
Mandy
I’m so sorry to hear about all of this. I’m thinking good thoughts for you over here. Hang in there and don’t forget to ask for help.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, both you and your hubby. Maybe with all of this bad stuff happening right into the first of the year the rest of the year will be a piece of cake.
Hugs,
Trish
I’m glad to hear Hubby is home; Mel told me about your Dad…you’re right, it is too much!
Lots of hugs, prayers, and love coming your way and Hubby’s. Here’s hope for a speedy recovery for all that are sick around you…and for you as you look towards surgery.
Relax when you can Maribeth and enjoy all the little moments the way that you always do. Cry too, if that’s what helps. Thinking of you and yours, Michele
Oh how rotten for you Maribeth. My thoughts and best wishes are wth you and your husband – if it weren’t for that pesky ocean in the way, I would be popping over to your house with cookies or something! (Not terribly healthy I know, but when I fret, I bake.) My fingers are crossed for you and yours.
I am so sorry you are going through all this my friend, and all at the same time!! Do not compromise your health as well, I know how it is taking care of your hubby and how scary it is when a loved one is sick. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, and I send you strength from me and Renny – and Norwegians are really strong!
Oh MB I am so sorry to hear of all this. When it rains it certainly does pour. I know that is cliche but isn’t it always true? I have you and Hubby and your dad in my prayers and hope that he is feeling well again soon and that your surgery is planned and goes off smoothly. Please do keep us posted. HUGS
Ugh. Yeah, I’d be asking for a do-over of this year!
Sorry to hear about your trials.
Praying for you guys.
Sending our prayers and thoughts to you all… (puppies included as I am sure they are feeling your stress…).
You have said so many prayers for us over the last year, it is time I sent some back your way. Take care my friend…
Oh my god 🙁 🙁
I know I’m very late getting to posting; I’m so sorry to hear this! Both of you are in my thoughts. *many hugs*
Oh Maribeth, I am so sorry to hear all this.
I wasn’t abel to read Blogs or write on mine for a while so I am just now catching up with everything.
I am keeping you in my thoughts!!