I Am Blessed
It has been a little over four years now since I was first diagnosed with Stage III locally-advanced breast cancer. It has been hard on me, of course, but I think it’s been even harder on my husband, Ken.
Not only did Ken continue working, he untangled all of our insurance woes (since I picked the worst insurance company on the planet) and kept his promise to pay every last bill that we racked up during my treatment (rather than declare medical bankruptcy which is what the lawyer encouraged us to do). I was too sick from chemotherapy to be much help at all.
He still managed to take me out on the occasional impromptu date, crack sarcastic jokes, and keep the family intact.
Ken turned 50 today. If you ask me, I think he’s aged pretty dang gracefully, considering the long haul it has been. I think I’ll keep him.
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HAPPY late BIRTHDAY, KEN!! I’m so pleased that your life seems to be going along so well. Not sure where you’re working these days, but I’m guessing that you’re still appraising, as am I. However, I have finally made the decision that the MAI is NOT in my future…actually notified AI about this this past week…and the relief I feel is amazing!
Marie — sorry that I’m writing to Ken on your blog…but I’m not very techy and seeing this as a means of communication I can handle, well, I just had to go for it. I’m in Ocean Shores now…came down to help a friend who very unexpectedly lost her husband on July 4. Still doing my Stephen Ministry gig, and I think of you often. 3 copies of your book are on our bookshelves at church…checked out frequently!
Blessings to both of you…so thankful to have had you both enter my life!
Penny
Penny!
Great to hear from you again. You can write to Ken on the blog anytime. :)
I am very sorry to hear about your friend. You know, I was just talking to some stranger this week about the fact that her brother died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 46. She was still having a hard time dealing with it. I told her that the one nice thing about cancer (if you have to look on the bright side of things) is that if you do succumb to this horrible disease, at least your family has time to prepare for it.
If you ever need me to come speak to any sort of support group for your Stephen Ministry, you just let me know. My books are checked out frequently instead of collecting dust, eh? That makes me happy.
Blessings to you (and your friend) as well.
-Marie