Wise words from someone who has "been there"...

In response to my last blog post, I received this comforting email from Sue Pinney (see pics--->). I asked her if I could post it here so that you could also be encouraged .

Hello all.....

 

I read the discouragement in your words, Flora. Please do not grieve. Steve is still here. He may look a little different; he may not be able to speak out loud; he may not be able to move his arms and legs, but he is there!!!

 

It is hard to look back at last year on Father's Day and remember what was going on then and to think you all had no idea what was to come. We can only take the days and weeks as they are given to us and do with them what we are able.

 

Steve's journey along the GBS path is reminding me of what we went through with Bob. By "we" I mean wife, daughter, sons, three grandchildren (three more born after he recovered), ex wife, mother in law, sisters, brothers in law, and countless friends and coworkers, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

 

We missed celebrating holidays....Valentines Day, Easter, Mothers Day, Memorial Day, Fathers Day, 4th of July.

We missed birthdays.....his daughter's, all three of his sons', his own, mine

We missed our 9th wedding anniversary.......

 

At his worst, someone told me "Bob wouldn't want to live like this." and my answer was: "He isn't going to!" I knew he would recover, and so will Steve. You will celebrate the holidays and birthdays and anniversaries all at once, and it will be the best party ever!!

 

Sending my love and prayers to you all. Please tell Steve "Happy Fathers Day" from us.

 

With love,

Sue

I guess the more holidays we miss, the bigger the sheet cake will have to be!   Who wants some cake?