Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance of those who have given
the most they could give to preserve the great thing we have going here in the
United States. It is surreal to think
about all the lives lost in service for our country. Each one leaving behind a story, a family,
hopes, and dreams.
This holiday also coincides with a significant point in
Stephanie’s battle with cancer. Next
week she has her first scan post chemotherapy that will determine if she has
any current evidence of disease still in her system.
Remembering ... Reflecting... on the journey we have had since
September 17,2014. Ten to fifteen
surgeries / surgical procedures, countless doctor visits, nearly one and ½ months
spent in a hospital bed, a cancer diagnosis, a trip Houston to cancer mecca,
bladder issues, poop issues, and a loss of fertility all start to skim the
surface of the last 9 months.
As we approach Stephanie’s hugely important scan and we all
try to get back to “normal” life, I have been reflecting on how strong my
lovely wife Stephanie has been. Through
all of this, she has kept smiling, kept fighting, and remained a beautiful
person. I love Stephanie (obviously) but
through the course of this journey with her I have fallen in love with her 10
times over. There is nothing more
attractive on this earth than a strong woman with the fortitude to stomach what
she has gone through.
This Memorial Day is intended for people to remember those
they have loved and lost, but it is also reminds us to value those we still
have. In addition to respecting the loss of service members, I will remember
how lucky I am to have someone like Stephanie by my side.
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