There are important days in your life. Some are chosen. Some are sprung on you. Some are wonderful. Some are awful. Either way, the date is etched in your memory.
October 2nd is one of those days for me.
October 2, 2011 was horrible. October 2, 2012 is wonderful.
A year ago, my husband went into the emergency room and was admitted to the hospital. He was there for weeks and it whenever I’d ask when he’d come home, the doctors changed the subject. After he was finally allowed to come home and started to improve, his doctor told me that at first he didn’t think my husband was going to make it. He also told us that he had a 50/50 chance of living one year and that he believed he’d be part of the lucky 50%.
Septemeber flew by, as it does for teachers, and I had a moment where it hit me. October 2nd was coming and I’ve been flooded with the saddest kind of happiness I have ever felt.
A year ago I didn’t think I’d get to celebrate my first anniversary with my husband. A year ago I was sleeping on a bench in his hospital room, relying on my friends at work to make sure my students and sub were OK. A year ago, I was so scared. A year ago I was explaining to the doctors that this man that couldn’t walk on his own wasn’t like this just a bit ago. I was bringing in pictures from our honeymoon showing us kayaking and hiking to get them to see him as a person that was strong- who could be strong again.
This year has been hard. It’s been a miracle.
My husband is getting back to normal. He helped in my classroom last week and played four square with the kids at recess. (My friend texted me from yard duty to tell me she thought he was having more fun than the kids were. I figured as much since I could hear him from classroom!)
This day was horrible last year, but this year it is a day to celebrate. He had 50/50 odds and he’s alive.
I’m so thankful to the people I work with. I don’t know how I would have made it through this year- especially those first few months without them. I’m thankful for my husband and his determination to live. I’m thankful for his doctors, who have gone above and beyond. I’m thankful for all our friends and family that prayed. And, I’m thankful to God for hearing those prayers and giving us hope.
In the spirit of thankfulness, in celebration of beating 50/50 odds, I’m having a sale.
Everything in my Teacher’s Notebook Shop and Teacher’s Notebook Clipart Shop is 50% off.
(TPT will only let me go up to 20% so that’s the biggest discount you can find there.)
Hug someone you love. Remember what a blessing every day we have together can be.
Sara says
I'm so happy that he's alive, Mercedes. I definitely know what you mean about dates and how one year could be terrible, the next the best. I'm happy he's able to move around, be involved, and support you. I'm happy that YOU are alive and well, and able to support him. Keep your chin up!
Sara
Miss V's Busy Bees
Corinna says
I am so happy for you and your husband. Miracles happen everyday and you have to love every minute of it:)) I love your new Halloween Clip Art, I need to get over to your TN shop:))
Aloha,
Corinna
Surfin' Through Second
Jen H. says
As each year goes by, maybe you'll be able to make it more of a celebratory day! Enjoy every minute because as you know time and life are both precious! 🙂
luckeyfrog says
So happy this is a better day this year. It's amazing how quickly life can change for the better or worse, and I'm so happy he's taken a turn for the better.
Here's hoping his recovery continues to be one to celebrate! 🙂
Jenny
Luckeyfrog's Lilypad