Originally posted by stokerYou might begin by telling her how you feel about her diagnosis. Probably best to keep it on that level. Occasionally I come across spouses who reconcile and move back in to deal with exactly what you're going through. The more realistic your expectations the better. Seek out some support, guidance for yourself.
im in a similar position, but here is my dilema my x- wife of 12years has been diagnosed with m.s. She is still with the man whom she ran off with, its in its early stage but i know in 10- 15 years time they will separate due to my knowledge of this man. (he likes a trophy not a wife on his arm). Now what will happen to her as a confirmed christian that i am ...[text shortened]... r final days, i know its way off but it will arise, any thoughts from belivers or unbelivers
Here's some Rush lyrics. They always make me feel better...
When we lift the covers from our feelings
We expose our insecure spots
Trust is just as rare as devotion
Forgive us our cynical thoughts.
If we need too much attention
Not content with being cool
We must throw ourselves wide open
And starting acting like a fool.
If we need too much approval
Then the cuts can seem too cruel.
It's true that love can change us
But never quite enough
Sometimes we are too tender
Sometimes we're too tough.
If we get too much attention
It gets hard to overrule
So often fragile power
Turns to scorn and ridicule.
Right to the Heart of the matter
Right to the beautiful part
Illusions are painfully shattered
Right where discovery starts
In the secret wells of emotion
Burried deep in our hearts
Feelings run high.
Originally posted by geniusIf you mean Stephen Hawkings, this is what I found ... He has a "progressive neurological disease - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease."
i knew it was something, i just couldn't remember what it was and MS sounded a bit like it...😛
what is it steven hawkins has again? 😕
He's an amazing man.
Originally posted by elvendreamgirlIt would also be sad to meet someone new, and 15 years into the marriage you need to take in an old X who is dieing.... Or live without love waiting for someone who does not love you to come back and die in your arms.
It is good to look after number one, but it is a sad life lived only for oneself.
Decisions were made, move on... or hold a candle.
P-
Originally posted by SirLoseALotMS is not just a muscle disease. It's a disease that causes reduced myelination of nerve fibres anywhere in the body, including those in the brain. Myelination refers to fatty tissue that wraps around neurons, insulating them and causing them to transmit impulses much faster than if they were not insulated. Reduced myelination causes a reduction in transmission speed and thus causes all sorts of problems, depending on where the disease is attacking...
Ali has Parkinson,a brain disease.MS is a muscle disease.My friend's wife has it,pretty awfull I can ensure you.
Joe