July 2, 2009 - the day we were "only" going for a neurology consult. We left that room with a diagnosis of dementia and motor neuron disease.
WOW - seems like a decade ago! However, despite the obvious I think life is better. God has given us a few gifts -
1)Strength: I am stronger then I was a year ago. Our family is stronger.
2)Love: I know I am in love with the man I married.
3)Optimism: For a person who has always had a half empty glass.
4)Compassion: For those I know and don't know.
5)Understanding: I now know why Jim does what he does - life makes sense in a way.
6)Appreciation: To have what time we have together.
One year ago something else could have happened - maybe some freak accident killing the person I loved - he could have been gone in a second with no warning, no fight and none of the "fun" that goes with these diseases. I could have lost the man I love without getting to say "good-bye" or "I love you."
Even though Jim has changed I am grateful to have him here.
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