The Balance Of Work And Life-Where Have I Been?

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Good evening to all the great members of WA. I know many of you hadnt even noticed I was gone but thought I would post anyways. I have had the opportunity to experience the balance of work and life and honestly there was no fun involved.

I havent been able to do anything online because of what life has thrown at us. Its been a terrible few months. I hope things are on the road forward now but honestly its hard to be positive after every thing.

I just thought I would write a little post explaining how crappy life can get in a hurry.

About 4 months ago my wife had a 8 hour surgery that was suppose to improve many things in her life. After all was said and done she has had to have a re-surgery done, has had several infections and is still having a terrible time with the healing process. So this is just the first step in what would be a horrible 4 months.

The following month my wifes mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. Of course many people associate lung cancer with a death sentence. However in this case it wasnt a death sentence but was very trying for my mother in law and all of her family. She ended up having surgery and losing almost an entire lung. Of course if anyone has dealt with cancer you know it goes a lot deeper than that.

So now my wife and my mother in law were in healing mode when we got a phone call that my wifes best friends 30 year old son had been killed in a car accident while driving home from work. When I say best friend. My wife is 48 and has been best friends with this girl since they were six. My wife was there when the boy was born, growing up, potty training, broken bones, She was there for graduation, marriage and the birth of all his children. So we had barely got through this funeral when another unthinkable happened.

Now Im not going to give all the details here because honestly reliving it sucks.

A very happy and excited man was taken from us. My wifes father, my father in law of 31 years was taken from us. We spent 4 days sleeping in a hospital room wondering what went wrong while we watched a man that only a few days before was very healthy laid up on life support. Finally we sat with him while he took his last breathe. It was a horrible day and a horrible 4 months.

It was impossible to get online and do any work. I tried a few times but I just couldnt do it. Even as I write this right now I feel like I just dont have any energy. Of course this story goes a lot deeper but Im not going to lie. Im not sure I have the energy to focus on what I have to.

I want to continue but not sure if I can. It feels like moving forward is such an effort right now. Im sure with a lot of good words and encoragement Im going to find my way here again. I just hope being away from my sites for this long hasnt done too much damage.

Thank you to everyone for taking a few minutes to read and listen.

Dale

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Oh my, Dale...

I just read your most recent post, "Decision Made" and decided to read this one. I had no idea the depth of grief you and your family have been suffering. That you were even able to write any of it is astounding!

May the love you shared with those who have passed on, provide you with the strength to keep moving forward.

Thank you for the kind words. Its weird but yesterday it all seemed to come back and I am ready to move forward again. Quite exciting actually.

Dale,
I am so sorry for your losses and family illnesses. WA and your websites will always be here...even if they require a bit if work when you return to them. Taking care of your family and being there for them requires a lot of energy and focus. Take care of them and yourself. You'll all be in my prayers.
Debbie

Honestly it has taken a lot more energy than I ever though I had. Thank you for the words and the encouragement.

Oh Dale. I am so very sorry. I have not been through that much at once. I can't imagine what you are going through. I have been through some of it though and that was very hard to get through.

We sat with Dad round the clock for 2 weeks in the hospital in intensive care before we lost him. It was the worst thing I have ever gone through. I have my own ongoing health problems as well. He was so intelligent and ambitious. To see him not even able to talk and struggle there was the worst thing I have ever had to deal with.

Please don't feel pressured. Just let your online business coast for awhile. It will be there. It may take time to build back up but don't give up on it. Just take the time you need to get back on your feet.

I hope you and your wife getting through everything.
Jessica

We are a great team. There is a huge amount of love and that will get us through one minute at a time. Thank you for your very sincere comment.

Hello Dale
I am so sorry to read what you have had to endure. Many hugs to you and your family.
Trevor

Thank you Trevor

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