Tribute to my wife

[tripowerguy]

As a lot of you know my mother was an invalid suffering from lung cancer. My wife quit her job to take care of my mother full time. My mother past away and is now with her Lord. We would not want her to spend another day on this earth suffering like she did. But my wife nursed me through a heart attack and by-pass surgery 2 1/2 years ago and spent 11 months nursing my mother. I love and admire this woman for her selfless desire to care for us. She is admittedly sad that my mother is gone and I want the world to know what a wonderful care giver she is. Roy

[grumpy]

It is all to often we admire our toys and neglect the real treasures of our lives.

Jim Politi

Darling Wife, Son, Daughter and Grandaughter

[SS425HP]

Roy, I like you.

I would have to say almost the same about mine. She hasn't had to help with my parents, but she did help me through 2 surgerys, one a hernia, and the other a stent almost 3 years ago. And, never a fuss.

Fred

[dq409]

That says it all about who you and your loving wife are !!
The world would be better off with more like the two of you !!http://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/k/pftroest.gif

[348NUT]

Thank you Roy for feeling you can share personal things here. :) Just one big happy family here. Some even fight like siblings! :D
You have a great wife indeed! I'm glad you realize it. ;) NUT

[DALE SNYDER]

THANKS FOR SHARING THAT WITH US ROY..........HAVN'T BEEN ON THIS SITE TOO LONG BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THERE ARE SUPER INDIVUALS ON HERE...........HOPE TO MEET SOME OF YOU IN SEPTEMBER....IF MY WIFE AND I GET TO GO...........DALE

[tmracing62]

Roy,

My wife did all the things I could not bear when my mom and dad died. You are fortunate indeed to have someone that just plain stands fast when life plays rough. Bring her to the convention so we can meet her. She can tell us all the things that bug you so we can torment you even worse. On second thought, if you can't make it send her anyway. Our others need some good attention for tolerating us. Maybe Phil could line up some young Swedes to take them dancing.

You're a lucky guy.

- Michael

[JIMS409]

Roy, your story has touched me and I can only say that I feel much like you. I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I too have had numerous open-heart CABG and angio-stents in the last 10 years and severe Diabetes and GI problems to boot. I was given last rites on two separate occasions and they claim that I'm on "borrowed" time (aren't we all).;)

My Mom recently had 3-artery CABG, loss of kidney, Colon & Bladder to Cancer and she is last parent for both of us as her Mom & Dad and my Dad both passed several years ago. She is now living with us and requires a great deal of round the clock care.

Through it all, Sharon, (Turtle) to those that know her; managed to get us (me) back into shape, kid's through college and never once complained about a thing! She too has been diagnosed with A-fib problems and has had a rough time with the "change."

People like our wives are truly a blessing to those fortunate enough to be loved and comforted by them. We can call them many pet names and the bottom line is that they are unconditionally, our best friends and confidants.

It's not often that they receive the reciprocal and recognition of their love and devotion.

To my wife and all of the membership's wonderful ladies...God Bless You and Thank you for being you!

Maybe a "ladies night/dinner" at the convention? Just a thought.

While I'm at it...to ALL of my fellow members: Thanks for being my friend! :cheers

[SS425HP]

Jim, I'm so glad you have been getting the help you have needed. I'm sure that there are several on here that have thought you needed help. Me included. I've sort of gathered that Mr. Reed has the same thoughts.

Ditto on the wives. That does sound like a good idea. Wives or Ladies night out at the convention. Just a night out, no plastic!!!!!
Think we could get that done????? Yeah, I doubt it too.

All kidding aside, this getting old is hard to get along with, and expensive. Druggest has become a good friend. Used to be just a passing aquaintence. And, I really have gotten tired of the local undertaker following me around. I mean, I do know him. And, I know him well enough. Don't want him knowing me better. Arms length aquaintence is well enough. I've been thinking that I would like to post the last post that is done on here. I want to be the guy that opens the bottle and has the drink, then turns his glass upside down with all the others! Good Luck, huh.

A SALUTE TO ALL THE WIVES. With heartfelt thanks.

Fred

[JC327]

I would also like to salute my wife, who is putting her teaching career on hold to raise our little girl. She also is acting as her father's legal gaurdian after he was critically injured from driving his corvette into a tractor. Also, she has not complained much while I have drug home 12+ old cars in 5 years of marriage (she has no interest in old cars).

[tmracing62]

Hey ---- I thought you guys were supposed to be tough.

[Rockfish39]

It seems that so often we find ourselves complaining about the relatively minor issues. This morning I've been, yet again, reminded that the things that I take for granted (my health, and my family) every day are truly the things that I need to be so gratefull for! Thank you Lord Jesus, and Thank you friends for keeping me in check...

:bow

[Tom Kochtanek]

Roy, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thanks for the heartfelt tribute to your wife and all those who comfort us and take care of the details. Like many of us, I would be less of a person without my spouse. When it gets down to the core of life, it's about people and souls, not material things. Glad to hear that many of you value that core :)

Cheers,

TomK