Clunk.
Laying the book down on her lap, she turned her head so that her good ear was aimed toward the sound.
Again, another clunk.
Not knowing what else she could do, she waited with the still patience of a deer in the woods; her heart pounding as if it were the instrument of a mad drummer.
Then, her husband called out, “I’m home. Where are you?”
“Upstairs,” she replied putting her hand to her chest. “In the pink bedroom. You’re home early.”
“Yeah, the meeting ended earlier and traffic was light. I’ll be up in a minute.”
A smile played its own rhythm across her face as she swept her hand through her gray hair. I’m glad he’s home early.
As the minutes passed, the sharp clank of dishes revealed the location of his delay. As she was wondering what could he possibly be doing in the kitchen, he suddenly appeared in the doorway. There he stood looking like a high school suitor with a vase of flowers held out; the wrinkles around his eyes made him all the more charming.
“A gift of lovely flowers for a lovely lady,” he crooned as he placed the vase on her nightstand.
“As I was driving, I found myself getting excited as the miles brought me closer to home. I know you have been having a hard time lately thinking about all the extra work that falls on me because of your disease. The more I thought about it, the more I thought about you. Because of you, I am a better person. Because of you, I wake up every morning with a smile on my face. Because of you, I love being married. I love you, and given the choice, I would marry you again – wheelchair and all. You. . .you are a gift to me.”
Rose, this is one of the most beautiful and heart-warming stories! I so hope this was your husband. I know how difficult it can be both for us, the one receiving the care giving as well as our caregivers. Thank you for sharing. Gentle hugs to you.
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Thank you. It was my husband. I am blessed to have such a dear friend. 🤗
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Rose, you are a gift to him. And, likewise, he sounds like a beautiful person.
Love and hugs. xo
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What a sweet thought. ❤
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Thank you.
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Lovely. 🙂
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Thank you. We are relational beings.
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How beautiful
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Thank you. 😊
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Doesn’t that make your day… like nothing else could with the same level of care and appreciation.
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To be loved unconditionally is the greatest gift.
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What a beautiful gift! Someone who sees your challenges as positives for them not negatives. Bottle him! He’s one of a kind.
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Thank you. He is unique.
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That was beautiful, Rose! And I just knew it had to be Dennis, one of the most wonderful men I have ever known. Love to both of you!
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He is remarkable. Thank you dear friend.
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You both are wonderful people. He is so thoughtful and kind.
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😘🤗
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