It was only 4 short years ago (found some pics tonight, from when life was good)

[The Straight Story]

There we were, renting a nice little house way out in the country, enjoying the snow and storms. I had a great job, I could afford to drive about 50 miles one way to work, and we felt on top of the world.

Now here I sit in the desert, lower paying job, wife is sick with Parkinson's and Asthma and has been having heart problems of late, money situation sucks ass, and it seems at time the only light we have left is our daughter and our memories.

Someday, maybe soon, we will be able to go back to that small town and forget these last 4 years of hell we have been through. Maybe we can start over again together and the stresses of now will be but memories. Maybe my wife won't be sick anymore.

Maybe we can spend more time worrying over what to have for dinner than we do over everything else in life and then laugh about it.

Maybe we will both smile again and enjoy the smell of autumn, the fresh scent of carved pumpkins, instead of dreading what the next day will bring.

Someday baby, I will solve our problems and you will be better. But for now, here are three pics that you will remember and smile about.

[SPKrazy]

1. Hugs to both of you

:hug: :hug: :hug:

I hope that things will pick up for you both very soon.

sorry to hear

:hug:

[The Straight Story]

2. I had a paramedic supervisor here today to check on her

her heart was causing problems again, and I didn't want an Ambulance here. She is ok but he told me to keep an eye on her (she went to the heart hospital ER not long ago).

I can't fucking get a break in life anymore, but today I guess I did as she is still home with me.

[Flaxbee]

4. I hope things improve for you and your family soon --

:hug:

It can be nice to reminisce, but keep looking forward.

[Faygo Kid]

3. Hang in there. Never project. Best wishes.

Her health is most important. Jobs come and go, and that could end up better than ever.

Don't get stuck too far in the past. Not much else to say, except hang in there and best wishes.

[Debi]

5. You are a wonderful loyal man

:hug: just keep breathing.

[The Straight Story]

6. Funny how seeing pictures can bring up such emotions as i am feeling right now

I remember a time of hope and wild fun, not always perfect but it was so simple then. All those books on the shelf, and the shelf too, are long gone now. Those carefree days where we didn't always know how happy we were - but I do remember right before we moved there (we were living in a really old place in a nearby small town at the time) saying "these are the best days of our lives"

[TroglodyteScholar]

7. Imagine spending years supporting a wife through sick times...

...only to have her make up her mind that you're part of the problem--and then leave you.

Life is better than you might think. Stay strong.

[The Straight Story]

8. It can always be worse, but it can also always be better :)

Sometimes I wish she would leave me and find a wealthy guy who could take care of all her needs, i would rather her be happy than miserable here with me.

Not to say she needs someone else, she is smart and could kick ass in a job, she just can't work anymore - and I am not anywhere near being wealthy enough to care for her and make her dreams come true.

She deserves more than I can give, but I guess love makes people do weird things.

[TroglodyteScholar]

9. "It can always be worse, but it can always be better..."

It's good that you want to to better for her, and sure it's important to keep in mind that things can get better. I was just making the point that the love and companionship you share shouldn't ever be taken for granted--I personally am in the process of starting over after dedicating myself to a sick wife who ultimately kicked me to the curb. It's damn hard.

I hope you guys have nothing but better times ahead....

[The Straight Story]

10. So sorry to hear that my friend, I don't even know how I would cope with that

That is, truly, beyond sucky. I hope you find a better life and we see you smiling here soon.

I hope my last reply did not hit a nerve, and I am sorry if it did.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear Straight Story!

Ah, those are wonderful pics...

Thank you for sharing a little bit of your lives with us!

I am reminded of this saying:

Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

Franklin P. Jones, an American businessman who lived between 1887 and 1929 said this...

And I really like it!

Take care of her and your daughter, and I hope things will get better...

:hug:

[The Straight Story]

12. Well, I would paraphrase that a bit :)

"Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."

What makes the ride worthwhile is what you are driving - and trust me the ride has really been good :)

(sorry, couldn't resist)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. LOL!

:spank:

[The Straight Story]

14. At least my gas prices didn't go up, I still fill em up for the same amount

free :)