Thursday, June 28, 2012

Mitten to Mitten

I met with Erin the hospice counselor for a couple of hours today. I'm trying to stay strong. The things that helped me before are no longer working. I'm not sleeping well, I am so exhausted, I'm very emotional and I dearly miss our old life. Mitt is sleeping a lot more with the increase in morphine.  Sometimes I find comfort in the memories of us in happier times.  Today I found this poem; I wrote it for him nine years ago on Valentine's Day.

"Mitten to Mitten"
This is the life we chose to share
 always trying to take great care
 of what became of you and me
 when we formed the ultimate "we".

We always thank our God above
 for sending the other for us to love
 and as our lives grow and change
 we realize we wouldn't rearrange.

Our life together would simply be
 the only way that we could see
 through the happy times and tears
 as we grow older from year to year.

 Tho' we cannot help but ponder
as we find we're growing fonder;
 how is it that we're still smitten
 with all our love, mitten to mitten?

From Your Wife with Love
Valentine's Day 2003
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7 comments:

  1. Steve SchoenfelderJune 28, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    That Poem says it ALL Sister. I LOVE YOU, Mom and Dad send their LOVE as well.

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  2. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    About all I can say is "WOW" what a beautiful and heartfelt poem.
    Chris, I do not know you other than through this Blog. I do know Mike through business. I share every update with my wife and it brings tears to our eyes but reminds us of how much we love each other.
    Be as strong as you can through this ordeal.
    Dick Matkin

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  3. rognteresJune 29, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Do whatever you need to, to hang in there! We are sending our prayers and love.
    Teresa

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  4. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Thinking of you daily. Your words convey your love for Mike. I can feel your pain through them. All my love and prayers. Kim o.

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  5. Nancy DeBoerJuly 1, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Chris - I think of you and Mike every day. My heart is so broken as I know that yours is truly in pieces. Your poem to Mike is my absolute favorite of so many of yours I have read. Hugs to you and your family. Miss you so much my friend!

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  6. Pam SchoenfelderJuly 2, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Love the poem, I read the blog often and just cry, I don't know exactly what you are going threw, but I do know how hard it is to watch someone you love so much slip away and you try so hard to change the day and the hour only to find out only God can do that. We are praying daily for a miracle for you and Mike, can't wait to see you both at the baby shower. If you need us for anything just let us know we would love to be able to do something, anything. love you both so much. Pam

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  7. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Chris and Mike,
    God bless you for the testimony you're living.

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