What a Christmas! Never again please! My positivity is strained to its limits!
So, we just finished Christmas lunch, and were feeling full and happy.
The next thing I knew, my husband was lying on the floor and could not get up.
We called the ambulance and he was taken to hospital, and spent the rest of Christmas Day in the Emergency department.
Although not diagnosed at first, it transpired that he had had an acute stroke, but he has been incredibly lucky in that he has full use of his limbs, although his vision and short-term memory have been affected. But he has been told that he should make a full recovery given time. He is trying very hard, and I won't allow him to get depressed
So for the moment, not only his life, but also mine, has changed beyond recognition.
I cannot leave him alone for too long, and the time that I can spend online is severely restricted. I feel like a bird with a broken wing! Obviously my work is suffering, my rank has more than doubled, and to add to my joy my only Premium referral has quit, although I had previously spent a good deal of time trying to help her.
All that is not important when matters of health are concerned, I'm not the important one, but I'm sure you can relate to how I feel! I spend my time geeing up my husband and repeatedly assuring him that he will get well, and trying to make him laugh!!
Butt I now have the complete responsibility for running the entire household, including sorting out all the financial stuff that my husband used to do, as well as all of the house and garden - well everything! And as we used to share all that, it is all a big learning curve as well as a shock!! Not only that, but I also have to sort out all his personal emails, his Ebay business and all his other activities which I really know nothing about! All that leaves very little time for anything else that I want to do personally, and that of course includes my business.
I hope you will agree that I am a positive person, and thank goodness for that, because I need all the positivity I can muster at the moment. My family has been great, but they all have their own lives, and I must confess that I do feel somewhat isolated. I am naturally a very gregarious person and I miss my life!!
So if you have any positive vibes to spare to send my way, I will be eternally grateful.I need all the positivity I can muster!!
I am so sorry if I sound a bit selfish - I don't mean to.
I have been trying to write this for several days, and have at last got round to it.
Anyway, I am trusting to the Universe that this New Year can only get better for all of us, and I wish you all a very belated Happy and blessed New Year.
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Hi Chrissie and I really feel for you at this time.
I believe things are sent to try us at times but the almighty never gives us more pain than we can bear.
You are a great life partner for your husband and with your support, I am sure he will recover.
My prayers and best wishes for your family and get back to WA whenever you get a chance as it is quite flexible.
Kind Regards
Syed
Chrissie;
Our hearts go out to you as your situation is not unique. Eight years ago I had a double bypass with a 10 year warrantee on it and then followed by a bout of acute hydration that put me in a mild stroke and then it was my wife's turn with what was feared to be a stroke but was only a brain tumor that had been growing for over 10 years, Well all is well, as they removed the baseball sized growth from her head with no sign of cancer remaining. I share this to let you know, that all things pass. Things do get better.
Your friend, Rod
Goodness Rod, you had a really hard time, I am so happy that you are both recovered, and I take heart from your story, thank you so much :)
Oh my goodness Chrissie! I am so sorry to hear you are going through so much! I can't imagine how stressed and tired and busy you must be.
The good thing about WA is you can leave and everything will be here for you when you get back. I am glad you wrote this post so you can get some positive support from your friends here. You are doing great! Keep it up!
I hope your husband continues to recover and gets well fast. It is wonderful you are taking care of everything.
Hugs,
Jessica
Just keep focused on the positive. You were there when it happened and acted quickly so that he will have no permanent damage.
You can do it. We only find out how capable we are when we're put under pressure. Then you'll look back in awe.
Keep looking forward and taking one thing at a time. Take care of yourself in this process. The beauty of WA is that you can always pick up where you left off.
~Debbi
Thank you Debbi, yes of course I can do it, and I know things will get better - one day at a time!! :)
Hi Chrissie,
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm saddened to hear the news and my thoughts and prayers to you for strength and patience and for your husband also for speedy recovery.
I always think of the poem Footprints In The Sands. When you feel alone, need strength... anything... remember there is Jesus who still carries you.
Thinking of you and lots of hugs,
Monica
Chrissie,
Positive Vibes on the way!!
Sorry this has happened, and yes you are positive, and your not being selfish.
Sending you Hugs 💖
Shaunna
Being thrown out our comfort zone is not easy, but much like your husband, you will get stronger and better. I pray for all the best and I hope some of my positivity vibes make it your way
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Dear Chrissie, I recently went through a terrible accident. I was in surgery for hours. As frustrated as I was my family was in worse shape. It is always the hardest on the caregivers. I understand your plight. You sound like you are doing all the right stuff. We will still be here for you. As a very near and dear friend said to me, WA will wait for you. Take care of yourself and family first. Keep in mind you can't take care of your Husband if you don't first take care of yourself.
a friend Sandy
Thank you so much for those kind words Sandy :)