vacation

[smoochiegal]

Hello my friends,
Well, I did it! I went on the cruise with my family and Hubby stayed home with his brother for 9 days.
It was an incredible get away from the monster. And much needed quality time with my 2 boys. I felt like me again for the first time in a really long time.
So glad I went. Hubby is appeciative of me now that I am home.
It is hard to get back into the reality of our life with ALS. Had lots of tears when I got back seeing the difference even in the 9 days that I was gone.
Have to get back into the one day (or minute ) at a time mode.
Missed you all and hope that the sun is shining in your part of the world.
Hugs,
Cheryl

 

[Jeanau]

I'm glad you got away with the boys and had a chance to breathe, laugh, eat food that someone else cooked, and enjoy life.

 

[kingsaustin]

Thank God for the gift of Angels like your brother-in-law. You are blessed. I'm so happy for you. Taking time for yourself is paramount so this cruise was well-deserved. Good on ya.

 

[Nuts]

Cheryl, I'm so glad that you went! Please hug your BIL for the rest of us! Coming back to see big changes in your husband--how difficult that must be. I hope the vacation helps carry you through this difficult transition back...

 

[Vincent]

Absolutely beautiful. You and the kids got a break and some fun time, and your husband and his brother got to spend some time together that would not happened any other way. Everybody wins.
Vincent

 

[JimInVA]

In the immortal words of John "Hannibal" Smith - "I just love it when a plan comes together. Ha, ha, ha!"

Well done!

Jim

 

[affected]

Cheering for you Cheryl! Your boys will never forget this cruise and having some 'normal' family time.

I remember when my Chris went away for 2 weeks when he was still mobile. When he stepped off that plane and I watched him walking towards the airport I was nearly in shock as even from the distance I could see changes in him.

I hope the refreshment of the time away lingers a bit for you and your family learn through your BIL the importance of actively helping and supporting.

 

[Barbie]

I am so happy for your family! I know you needed that time away and I am sure your boys did too. as far as the decline--I think when you are away from it you forget how bad it all is so it is a bit shocking when you come home. I know that was how it happen for me. not really a decline, just a normal glossing over that I do on a day to day when you see the ravages of ALS everyday.

 

[maryhahnward]

So happy for you! A great opportunity to take a deep breath and relax with your children.

 

[MaxEidswick]

>Well, I did it! I went on the cruise with my family

great fun! good for you ...

 

[gooseberry]

So very glad you got to go....I bet your kids loved it!