He put up the Halloween lawn decorations!!

I was not having a very good week, it is my first full week back at work and everyone wants me on some big project, so stress was running high. I started back into my exercise routine which left my muscles sore and tired, but I know it is important for my health and I have been ignoring myself for quite some time. But, the worst part was the first few minutes after getting home. This use to be my favorite part of my day, getting home and giving Jeff a big hug and just being so happy to be in our home together. I of course am still over the moon to see Jeff every day, he is THE love of my life. But, this past week when I got home he felt sick every time, it was frustrating for both of us. Each day I would cal him from work and he would say "I am having a good day, can you take me out tonight?" of course I said I would take him anywhere he wants to go. But, every night I would get home and he would just be wiped out and sick. I know it is frustrating him, and I keep telling him this just takes time. Today I drove up to my house and I saw he put out the Halloween decorations. We are both huge Halloween fans, it is our holiday, we love it more than the Christmas season. I pulled into the drive way and had a good cry, I was SO proud of him. I then realized I was having one of those moments that only those with loved ones who have had a life threatening illness, I was reveling in the small things. Last year this time I would have been griping about how long it took him to get to this simple task. This year I was almost doing cartwheels in my driveway. I came into the house and he didn't look too great, but he had a big smile on anyway. He was proud of himself, and I told him how proud I was. Maybe tomorrow he can get out of the house which he is so hoping for. It does get better after surgery, slowly but surely.

Thoughts and prayers for all,

Niki
Wife to Jeff T2N1M0
IL 9/6/11