In the Name of Love
Written by Ann on July 18th, 2008 in Linked Articles, Marriage.
He watches me struggle and fall. He stands by my side through doctor visits and medical testing. Every morning, before he wakes me, he opens the refrigerator door and pulls out a syringe. It’s a matter of routine, but its significance doesn’t escape him.
How many changes has he made to accommodate my need for assistance? Do I know even a small fraction of the silent sacrifices he has made on my behalf?
July 19th, 2008 at 11:45 am
When my partner of 29 years and I first got together SHE was the ill one, car crash/seizures/pain/many hospital exams; I was her caregiver—22 and totally w/out experience; knew this person would change my life, thought it over and accepted the life ahead. Now I am disabled more than she and our roles reversed and enhanced. Love, devotion, a belief in forever—no sacrifice is too big for either of us. We are each other’s destiny. We are blessed. If he loves you, you reward him with each sacrifice he makes. How many people get the chance to love so deeply? He is a lucky man.