I Love This Man!

~Need I say more? What an awesome person I have been married to for over 15 years! Mike is my rock and my hero; he's my constant and my best friend. Mike is so strong and stable, and I love him dearly. The Lord blessed me completely the day I met him and he became a part of my life!

~Today was such a draining day for me. I spent the entire morning waiting to hear from my aunt about Grandma's condition and situation. Grandma was being evaluated for Hospice, and I was going to bring the kids to see her for the first time she she's fallen so ill. Finally getting word from the hospital, we loaded in the car for the 1 1/2 hour car ride. My emotions were running high as I had no idea what to expect when I would see Grandma. It was 2 days ago she was told she was going to die and I had no idea how she would be taking this when I'd see her.

~On the way there, Mike and I had a great conversation. It has been sooooooo long, way too long, since we have had some time together. He has been working so much recently, we are just keeping are heads above water trying to give him time to rest when he is home. Anyway, the car ride there was wonderful for some "us" time. The girls watched a brand new movie in the car and we talked. We talked about Grandma, about my struggles with her dying, about Haiti, about the flooding at the cabin, about the kids' first days of school, about everything and anything. It was great! Mike was there, he talked and he listened.

~The visit with Grandma went so much better than I ever expected. Her spirits were great and she was having a good day physically. We were able to have some one-on-one time talking about how she really felt and made so much progress after meeting with Hospice. I know God is with her and I know she knows that as well.

~Mike also had a great visit with my grandmother. He listened to what she had to say. When it was his turn to talk, he answered all her questions compassionately. My husband has such an incredible caring and loving side to him so many do not get to see. I am so glad my grandma got to see that side of him! He is so special and so is she!

~Times like these are so difficult. Having a companion to lean on is such a blessing. Mike is such a blessing and I am glad he is my blessing.

~I love you more than the world, Michael. You are such a wonderful person with so much love to share. Thank you once again for being my rock, support and best friend.

~Hugs!

~Colleen