That was a long day Jenn, for you both.
glad we have connected, glad to know you are so capable and steadfast. Your husband must be relieved to know he has a wonderful partner and advocate in you.
just to know you are there for him is a huge help! It's so scary when you have to give up to the care of others, procedures that are hard on the nerves, you are his Rock,
you are right, making each day count is what we all should do. Having a condition to diagnosis makes you enjoy every moment, and you want to verbally share thoughts, thank yous, feelings that maybe you wouldn't bother to say, thinking you have many tomorrow's.
i am learning that, even just as an aging senior, to be grateful, to say thank you, to be the best I can be whether it's a day quietly spent at home, ( but able to reach out to others or participate in conversations online) or whether I am out and busy, I enjoy, take notice of the wind on my face, the suns warmth, the sound of rain, the smell of snow coming in the cold evenings;)
so many of us drift through life, without those details, and that's okay too. Not trying to preach just sayin what is in my heart.
i don't have a serious health issue to face at this moment, but one day it can happen. Yes I deal with aging, creaking joints, etc etc. I do my best to keep active and enjoy my mobility. I saw so many in long term care lose that, it's hard.
anyway, time to go out in the rain, and spend an hour at the library.
hugs
NatR