Subtle Changes
There is a journey that we take from the first time we meet and fall in love, to
the lovely times and challenging times that surprise us, as we, again, journey through life together.
Personally I remember a time when you were at the top of your game, a supervisor in your Nursing Profession, making important decisions that affected peoples health and lives.
Your responsibilities were endless, as you shared with me when you got home from work and related some of the events that took place without naming names.
How some, not all of your fellow Nurses took advantage of your kindness so many times, to work for them so they could have a longer vacation, forcing you to give up your personal days for rest.
You were so giving, being awarded Outstanding RN Of The Year, from the Hospital you worked at.
Always helping your neighbors, loving your animals, taking care of us, maintaining our home.
I remember your accounting skills, your thoughtful opinions, your great advice
you always gave to me.
How you gave to me in any shape or form, how you helped me in all the hardest projects I needed help in, when there was no one to help me.
As time moved forward I was so confident in our life together having you by my side to advise me, encourage me, and get us through, and then A SUBTLE CHANGE TOOK PLACE.
You asked me Michael when are we going to the store to get the Kitty food?
Surprised, I said, "Honey we went already." she responded, "Oh Okay Honey."
Later on in the day my wife Judy( Judith) ask me that same question again.
My eyes began to tear up. She asked me, "What's wrong Honey?" I didn't have the heart to tell her.
As the days and months followed this Hero of mine who I thought the world of, who conquered all she ever faced, who was incredibly gifted in remembering great detail, for solving every problem we had, was showing signs of Forgetfulness.
With each occurrence of Judy asking me again of something that was asked, and answered, would cause my heart to ache, and It was so hard to refrain my tears.
I think back of my wife's abilities and great mind, and to see these Subtle Changes taking place makes me love her more, and be more protective of her.
Those of you that have gone through
Life's Subtle Changes.
Be thankful your partner is still
alive, and treat them with the
Most Kindness and Love.
Michael Tor
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