An update on my ex
There’s still no predicting whether my ex-husband will survive or not, although in the past few days he seems to have stabilized and appears to be a bit better. Maybe even significantly better, although the doomy-gloomy “hospitalist” doesn’t deal in optimism. But my ex’s voice sounds stronger and he needs less supplemental oxygen, for example.
However, the insult to his lungs that occurred during the surgery was profound, and he’s not a young man and has several co-morbidities. The doctors and nurses and respiratory therapists make no long-term predictions.
A great many relatives have come to visit, which has been pleasant for him but exhausting. Now there’s a lull.
In order to protect his privacy, I’m not going to go into much medical detail. But I plan to post periodic updates. I deeply thank all of you for your good wishes and prayers.
Continuing prayer for your ex and you, neo.
Ah Neo, that’s hard. Holding you both in the light.
Prayers, Neo.
You serve well as a role model. Your support is contagious.
I have continued to pray for you both. I hope your (and his) son has been able to come. Best wishes.
Pullin’ mighty hard for you and ex (and son), neo. We’re with ya . . .
M J R
I’m sure I’m not the only one of your readers who went through a nasty divorce and remains heartened by the friendship you’ve managed to sustain with this man. Good luck to you both.
Dear Neo, Prayers for you and your ex.
Been there, done that. Prayers for your ex, and for you.
Fortunately, God is in control, not we. So, we can be sure that things will turn out for the best for all of us, and for you, and for your ex, no matter how painful the turning out might be. Courage, then; all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.
I don’t suppose it really needs to be said, but none of us would complain if you had to skip posting for a while. It takes a lot of time to do the careful research and writing that you share with us, and that time may not be available for now.
God bless you, your ex, all your and his family, and his medical team.
AesopFan:
Thanks. But I think continuing to post helps me get my mind off sickness and hospitals.
Yes, indeed. But I would feel like you do, in your place. Welcome effective distractions.
Normalcy is to be embraced, facing inevitable decline. Let the gusto for life and living continue.
Continued heartfelt prayers, dear Neo.
Hospitalization is never easy to deal with and the uncertainly makes it harder.
I, obviously, don’t know you except through your posts, Neo. But, my thoughts are with you, him and your families.
I’ve still got y’all on my daily prayer list. Always happy to do so.
Thank you for the updates and I will continue to pray for him and all who care for him.
I read a report years ago that found that married couples that stuck together were happier after a very stressful event in their marriage than those who divorced under a stress of similar magnitude. It strikes me that you and your ex are sticking together, thus falling into the happier category despite your divorce. So God has blessed you both.
May you and your ex have the strength and faith to prevail.
Prayers and best wishes for your ex-husband and you, neo.