“This Winter harsh and cruel will not change much for us
it is a time to be together, a time for closeness and of warmth,
a time to renew strength to start with vigour our battle.”
Susie Hemingway
http://susiehemingway.blogspot.com/2010/01/silence-falls-by-susie-hemingway.html
Battles are fought every day, courageous, relentless and deadly. Inside the homes we pass, the minds of the people we greet and in the hospitals and nursing homes where people spend their last days, struggles larger than many of us can imagine take place. Suffering is handled with dignity and grace. Despair hidden behind brave faces whose true pain is kept hidden, except for those closest, and sometimes, even them.
There is a true hero who walks along side of me. Helped by a cane. Stumbling, frustrated and in pain. Our battle marches on, relentless.
I’ll heal. I’ll walk, maybe swagger. I’ll lift and carry, perhaps without the gusto I once had, but I’ll pull my weight. My bones will creak and muscles will ache, but I’ll go on. So will Cheryl. One step at a time.
Another battle begins February 4th. I’ll be Lieutenant Morse again. But I’ll always be Mrs. Morse’s husband.
Swagger on Morses, swagger on.
First off, let me say that Susie’s writing is beautiful! I love that!
Remember, Michael, just because you’ve been given clearance – you MUST listen to your OWN body and ask for help. If you find you can’t, back you go to the MDs.
The pictures I’ve seen of Cheryl are so beautiful. I feel for her battle. I can’t know it, but my heart goes out to her just the same.
Another silent superwoman… and of course her husband! Healing wishes to you both, and strength to Cheryl!
Take care of yourself when you go back – take it easy.
Good Luck!!
I cant wait for Lt. Morse again!!!
and she’s a lucky gal for sure.
Come visit. I have something for you.
Thanks Peedee, and everybody for the support, as always, much appreciated.
(Go visit Queen of the Dogs and see what I got!)