In Sickness

“You are my best friend, and the one I want to spend my life with.  I will be here to listen to you, laugh with you, and hold you.  I will be here to encourage you and strengthen you as we build our life together.  I promise to be your best friend, your love, and your helper.  I commit myself to you and you alone for the rest of our lives.”

Those were our vows.  I hope that eight and a half years later I’m living them out daily to Shawn.  We didn’t include the traditional “for richer or poorer…in sickness and health…” but I think that all of that is summed up.

I’ve been “laid up” for nearly a week now after my surgery.  My foot issues go back to June.  Shawn has been exceedingly wonderful.  I know it isn’t easy dealing with me when I’m not recovering from surgery, so I can’t imagine what dealing with a one legged wife with wheels is like.  He’s been patient, loving, compassionate, and most of all selfless.  I am truly one blessed wife.

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