Taking up the slack

Matt replaced 

our water filters today. 

Not an easy task, 

but that did not stop him. He da man!

Jono, upcoming Top Chef, has been cooking for us. He is a natural 

in the kitchen. 

It’s his dream 

to become a chef. 

Hannah; 

indispensable. 

I encouraged her 

to take the position at UPS so she could have a break from keeping things running smoothly. 

Momma, 

taking on many things, now that I am home. 

Our marriage is a partnership 

built on love, 

respect, 

trust, 

and devotion. 

He makes me better. 

I make him better. 

Our home is an environment of equal opportunity. 

A partnership; 

I do things 

and he does things. 

He is in repair-mode 

right now,

so I do my things 

and 

most of his things. 

Except for the things delegated to the other men of the family. 

My boys 

adore their Daddy. 

I would not be exaggerating 

if I said 

these guys are best buds. ‘The three musketeers.’

And they, 

also, 

are invaluable. 

Yes, 

some days 

are so overwhelming,

and we find it hard 

to breathe...

But that’s what 

family does. 

They step in, 

help, 

take over, 

etc...

And we keep going. 

No pause. 

Just forward. 

It looks different. 

It’s uncomfortable. 

But we are all in. 

And he’s doing good. 

He has his things 

he is doing right now; getting better;

and that is 

the most important work for him. 

And we are giving him 

the freedom 

and room

to concentrate on that. 

When we walk?  

He is struggling for air. 

If you don’t look close, 

you won’t see. 

But he is pushing himself. 

We follow after him 

with the wheelchair, 

which also has its faults. 

Sitting upright 

is also a struggle. 

But it’s better than standing?  

A little?

And then we turn around and head back home. 

Walk. 

Sit. 

Walk. 

Sit. 

Home. 

In his chair. 

Nap time. 

But he is progressing. 

It’s just that walking 

is a marathon for him. 

Sitting upright 

is a marathon. 

Sitting in his chair all day is also not an option, which is why we are holding back 

visits, for now. 

At this point?  

Visits should be 

no longer than 

15 minutes.

And that’s just how it is these days. 

But we are not complaining. 

Moving forward and grateful he is home. 

All is well...

for the most part. 

XO

Shelli