Dave: The comments seem well advised about finding caregivers and others who can give you and your wife some time together. I encourage you to do so. Four years ago, I flew out to the midwest to take care of my fiance thru her brain surgery. She's outlived the normal 9-18 months of a glioblastoma. A side effect of the radiation, however, is that she cannot walk. I've been with her 24/7 with a 3-4 hour break every for or five weeks. Not a retirement I envisioned. We had many wonderful vacations over the years so we share some wonderful memories. You have a hard life that won't get easier. You should make some more memories.Best wishes. Rex b
We hoped Linda had a meningioma. I flew to the midwest for the surgery. It was a glioblastoma and, unfortunately, she lost the ability to walk after 6 weeks of radiation. I haven't been back to my home in over 3 years. All the retirement travel, etc. we planned hasn't happened. But we start year 4 next month which is rare for a glio patient. But I have faith that God wants me here to help her and thats a blessing. I just think this disease will end up ruining both our lives.
Comments
Dave: The comments seem well advised about finding caregivers and others who can give you and your wife some time together. I encourage you to do so. Four years ago, I flew out to the midwest to take care of my fiance thru her brain surgery. She's outlived the normal 9-18 months of a glioblastoma. A side effect of the radiation, however, is that she cannot walk. I've been with her 24/7 with a 3-4 hour break every for or five weeks. Not a retirement I envisioned. We had many wonderful vacations over the years so we share some wonderful memories. You have a hard life that won't get easier. You should make some more memories.Best wishes. Rex b
Post: Three’s Company
Link to comment from December 29, 2024
We hoped Linda had a meningioma. I flew to the midwest for the surgery. It was a glioblastoma and, unfortunately, she lost the ability to walk after 6 weeks of radiation. I haven't been back to my home in over 3 years. All the retirement travel, etc. we planned hasn't happened. But we start year 4 next month which is rare for a glio patient. But I have faith that God wants me here to help her and thats a blessing. I just think this disease will end up ruining both our lives.
Post: Farewell to Forever
Link to comment from March 7, 2024