I spent last evening shedding a few tears as I went through all the emails I have received since Gord's stroke. Over the last 6 months I have never deleted anything except for advertising etc. Last night seemed to be the right time to start cleaning up things and when I opened my email and checked, I had 20 pages of emails that had accumulated. On hotmail you have to delete one by one so I started re reading all the messages and to my surprise it was like I had never seen them before. So I want to say to all the faithful followers of the blog and all the folks who emailed wonderful supportive messages to Gord and myself, THANK YOU. If I didn't answer you, I apologize. It is interesting that this 6 month marker is so significant to me - and no one has told me anything about how long it would take to adjust to our new situation or anything. I am discovering by myself that 6 months is what it takes to find life again. At least for me it has taken that long. I also have come to terms with the financial outlay that I have to face - and let me tell you, getting sick in the USA is expensive! I also realize that travel insurance companies are happy to take your money but reluctant to pay out claims. It has been a very unsettling time for us getting to some conclusion on this. But it is done. Time to move and simplify our life.
What the future holds is still not known but we will take it one day at a time with a tentative future plan in place with all sorts of alternatives. One thing I do know is that being in this cabin through the Winter is NOT on the list.
So thanks for listening...
Love to you all
Sheila
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Gord and Sheila: Hooray for both of you for making such amazing progress..definitely a team accomplishment! We surely hope you are at Kealia when we get there in February. We are sending great healing energy your way. Love, Mary and Tim Irvin
ReplyDeleteSheila,
ReplyDeleteYou sound very sad and introspective. I think about you both so very often and marvel at how quickly life can change and a new course needs to be struck. Gord if so very lucky to have you, Shiela, to care and advocate for him. It's the little things that seems to mean so much like visiting with family, looking at your beautiful lake view, and appreciating being alive. I hope you can find energy and support when you need it and don't neglect yourself. Much care and warm thoughts.
Today is a milestone! Well done, both of you. Hard work, positive thinking, a whole lot of prayer, and a good relationship. You've both come so far, take care, lots of love,
ReplyDeleteEvelyn & Richard
from cousin Marianne Delhommeau
ReplyDeleteWe think about both of you Gordon & Sheila,often. You are remembered in our prayers and your tremendous strength and support for one another shows the true power of prayer. We are truly impressed with your recovery, Gordon. Keep up the hard work and determination. Sheila, you are an angel,for all you have done to help Gordon with his recovery.I'm sure Gordon will agree with us on that note.
Please know that we will continue praying for both of you.
We check your blog weekly and keep Mom (Elizabth, Gordon's Mom's sister) informed of Gordon's progress. She asked to give you greetings from her & tell you she is praying for the two of you.
Take Care
Marianne