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As I sit here at my desk still trying to comprehend everything that has happened in the past few weeks, and what the doctor has told me about my health, I reflect upon my life and all that I have to lose. My husband, my kids and life itself.2
I remember the first time I saw my husband, he was standing across the plant from me, just staring at me. He was cute, but not really my type, at the time no one was really my type. I was going through a divorce from my first husband, who I had been separated from for well over a year. And I had just left an abusive relationship that put me on an emotional roller coaster from hell. So I was not looking for a man. But he never gave up, he finally convinced me to go out with him. We dated for a while, and it was not long before I realised this was the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.3
We were married in a small, simple yet beautiful wedding ceremony at his sisters house. With the most important people in our lives present, our family and friends. I remember on the way home, we stopped at a little country store where they have a deli, to eat a sandwich, we were still in our wedding clothes. Jody in dress greens,(military) and I wore an off the shoulder, peach colored, calf length, formal, complete with hoop skirt. The owner ask if we were coming from some kind of dance and we told him no sir, we just got married. So he gave us our drinks and food as a wedding gift. As we sat at the counter eating, I will forever remember the look in Jody's eyes as he looked over at me, and smiled then kissed me.4
It's the small simple things in life such as this, I think about. Or the times our kids picked flowers( bitter weeds) out of the yard or field next door just to bring me flowers cause they love mama. 5
Once our youngest even brought me artificial flowers from some one else's grave. They were cleaning the cemetery close to our house, and had thrown away all the artificial flowers when he saw them on top of the trash he thought they were pretty, so he brought them to mom.6
Or the time our oldest was about 4 yrs old he told Jody's boss "Why you make my daddy work hard, if you don't stop being mean to my daddy I will whip you." and she was a rather large lady in height. It was funny.7
And all the times our middle son would run in the door"Momma Momma where are you?" "What son?" "I just wanted to say I love you" and he was gone again out to play.8
I will always treasure the wonderful memories of Jody and how he took care of me while I was pregnant with each of the boys. We both worked at the same plant, so when we got home he would make me sit down and unwind while he fixed supper and helped out with the other boys. He would run my bath water then make me go soak in the tub if I said my back or feet hurt. He was and still is a wonderful provider. Not just money, he provides me and our kids the moral support and the love we need so much.9
I know that I have learned a few things from this whole ordeal, one is never take anyone or anything for granted, live life to the fullest as if today were your last day. and last but not least, life is to short, enjoy.10
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Well you are most welcome and thank you for reading my little ol story.
Kathy -
wow touching out look on life and family this is a short but so very sweet story and easy to read i enjoyed reading your story very much thank you for giving me the pleasure x x x x x
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Thank you and my health is getting better each day, I was informed that the condition of my heart is not as bad as we first feared, And i acount that to the many prayers from both my family and my AP family and a host of friends.
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This was amazing and so personal i enjoyed reading it...it made me feel close to you...i hope your health gets better...you are a wonderful writer
~Krystal -
So many things we treasure in life and the greatest of these is being a mother and wife. I am not sure if we take life for granted or if life takes us for granted, but either way .... whether it be bumpy or smooth, rich or poor, brief or long enjoy the ride & stop to smell the roses along the way. Is it not the most ultimate gift to ever have lived at all? The memories deep in your heart will always stay, unlike days and seasons that fade away. Keep the faith - God knows what he is doing. - Love you guys. k
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Steve, thanks for the wonderful comments, and the prayers as well. Jody had to laugh when he read you comment about the dress greens. LOL
Kathy -
I love your conclusion to it all - that pretty well sums it all up.
Obviously I don't know what the doctor told you about your health, but we will pray for you. God knows your situation. I am hoping for the best in all of this.
I had to smile when I read about "Jody" in his dress uniform for the wedding. Since he is military, I'm sure you know why Jody getting married is humorous
. I'm sure he heard it many times.
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Patricia, thank you so much for the wonderful comment. And I am not sure if I am afraid of death itself or the route that brings me to death.( if that makes sense). I do know this, I no longer take each day for granted, or those I love. And the world it self looks differently to me.
I again thank you for your prayersand friendship.
Love you Sis
Kathy -
Kathy, my dearest, this is so very sweet. I have to tell you something, because I understand where you are right now. Although my heart seems to have checked out okay, there are problems that I have no answers for.
Do not ever be afraid of death. For Christians it is a call Home to be with God. I look forward to that, and I know that my Joe will be there in so little time. "A thousand years on earth are like a single day in Heaven." You see, it will only be moments before our loved ones are once again with us.
You have made your family and friends so happy to have been a part of your beautiful life. If your prognosis is not good, you have a lovely Home to look forward to. Yet modern medicine can do so much good. You are in my prayers, my dear friend. Love and hugs, Patricia -
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Oh wow, you make life seem so amazing! Your so lucky!
But I feel bad about whats happening to you at the moment. But you seem to have the right attitude to get through anything. Your husband is really nice...I think hes been talking to me a bit and I apologise to him and you for any messages I sent that indicated it was all over for me. I don't deserve a good life really so I don't live each day like its my last. But itsgood to share the message. I love your writing, its different somehow. Goodluck 
keep smilin
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Very sweet short story. Really in just a few words,you gave us a concise overview of your adult life starting with your first marriage. I'm glad you treasure the memories of the special things you kids have said and done. I remember those days with my kids as being such a special time in ourlives. Unfortunately, the older I get and they get, I forget. (lots of "get's" in there)
I hope you have a lifetime full of good memories to enjoy in your golden yrs as you spend them by hubby's side. vj
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Inspirational
AMEN to that Jody!!!....and Kathy...I think your an inspiration..and a great role model...your boys look like fine young men...and the love you have for your husband is so precious in my eyes...hope I am still reading your poems a long time from now!...Dan. -
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Kathy, I have always tried to do what is right for and by you and the kids. I hope that I have fufilled your every dream to this point in life. If the good lord calls you home then he has a very wonderful lady to help take care of all the angles. He has a lady that is not afraid to cook or clean, and I pray that he will take care of you till I get to your side. I am proud to say that I am your husband and I will live and cherish each and every moment that we have left together. I just pray that it is another 50 years. This is a wonderful write, and I want you to keep writing for all the world to see. (J) -
Awww... Auntie Kat... This write is awesome... It seems like you needed to write it and I hope it made you feel better... YOu are in my prayers!!!
Hugs,
Beth -
Awwww, hun. *gives you a really huge BearHug* You know those weeds with the yellow flowers, well when I was little, I didn't realize they were weeds, so I picked them and gave them to grandma and grandpa. What your son did with the cemetary flowers reminded me of that. That is funny, a four-year-old whiping someone. Kids man. LOL
Yep, life is short. That's why I hate tacking the words "one of these days" to things I want to do.
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