‘Easter is a time for reflection and counting your blessings’
This was the opening line of a blog I chanced upon yesterday. And I realized this sentiment should definitely apply to me.
On Good Friday, two years ago, my husband, Pete, was rushed to hospital in an ambulance. An emergency surgery revealed a ruptured bowel. The cause was determined to be cancer.
We had so looked forward to that Easter. My son, his wife and my only grandchild were coming to visit. It was years since we had seen them. But, instead of a happy family time, the next few days were a blur of hospital visits.
There followed thirty weeks of chemotherapy; weekly blood tests; and endless Dr’s appointments. We lost our largest cleaning contract due to time restrictions – it was just impossible for me to service the contract on my own. Our income plummeted and the credit card balance skyrocketed.
Due to my anxiety disorder, I hadn’t driven for six years. I had never driven in Brisbane. I had never driven our current car. But suddenly I had to drive into the city to work, five-days-a-week. For three long months we were totally unsure as to what the future would hold for us.
Those were dark and scary days.
But, two years later, Pete is now fully recovered from a second operation to restore normal bowel function. His frequent follow up medical appointments show him to be cancer free. Even his other ailments, Type 11 Diabetes and high cholesterol are now under control by medication.
Workwise, we have picked up enough work to keep our heads above water without overtaxing these poor old bodies too much.
This Easter may not be filled with exciting plans for family get togethers. But we have so much to be thankful for. There are so many others for whom the outcome of their own particular tragedy has not been so positive.
So, on reflection, this is a very happy Easter for us and we are very grateful.
©Lyn Murphy 2011
3 comments:
Oh! I was holding my breath until the end, so glad he's well. And that Easter can be a happy time for you again.
that is beautiful, I have goosebumps! You are so blessed. thank you for sharing this. makes me appreciate what I have.
Several years ago we also had some dark and scarey times, although not through a health scare. But still, we lost our business and became deep in debt. It has been a long hard climb out of the hole but we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Glad to hear that your husband is doing well.
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