From Helpless to Helpful

[gmanbat 5,889]

Debbie and I have spent the last few weeks helping my brother-in-law and dear friend who is in his 80's deal with a blood build up in his brain caused by a fall. I have held him up, picked him up, and generally guided him through his days before he went into surgery. Now we are at the hospital every day helping him and my sister-in-law cope with the ordeal. Debbie is out today doing her sister's job, cleaning houses, so her sister can stay with her husband in the hospital and still have an income. My friend, his wife, daughters and other relatives cannot thank us enough for our love and care for him. We deem it our great privilege.

Over a year ago neither Debbie nor I would have had the strength do any of this. Knowing the limitations of our energy we would not have had the desire to help. But now, after losing over 100 pounds each, we have energy that's aching to be used. We've gone from reluctance to move at all to joyful anticipation of activity. We've both gone back to our 20's and we have forgotten that we are in our 60's in the way we act, dress and think.

This is one of the most rewarding NSV's we have ever had. Power to be helpful is a great treasure.

[johnlatte 1,232]

Great story. This has to be a awesome feeling. Congratulations to you and your wife!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Power to be helpful is a great treasure.

gmanbat

what a lovely post

trying to think of some comment to your post - but i can't improve on what you said!!!!!

you and Debbie continue to love each other and your life

warm thoughts

[jen1211 203]

That is a truly awesome nsv! :-) I love your stories about you and your wife by the way, it's inspiring!