i got my husband out of the house yesterday

[fizzgig]

this is a lake just outside of town and we went and just enjoyed the fresh air and some sun. he grumbled about going initially but seemed to enjoy it once we got there. his appetite has returned and his mood is improving. he even has plans to meet a friend for coffee tomorrow, oxygen tank and all. i can tell he's feeling better because he's cracked a few jokes about the tank being a dog that doesn't do anything cool.

i know we're still a bit from full recovery but i am so happy with how far he's come the last few days.

i've been listening more and hovering less as was suggested and i think that's helped some, too. he's even gone so far as rubbing my back and getting me a drink when i'm half asleep because i've just hit complete exhaustion.

i'll work from home again next week but am actually looking forward to being back in the office and being around people. my job may suck, but my boss has been so flexible and understanding the last few weeks and i need to make sure he knows how much i appreciate that.

again, i want to thank you all for your love and support.

[malaise]

1. Lovely

You both need to do this when he's better as well.

[fizzgig]

4. i'm hoping he'll be well enough to camp before the end of the summer

we live is such beautiful country that i hate to not be out enjoying it.

[malaise]

10. Very good

[WhiteTara]

2. What a beautiful lake

that would lift anyone's spirits and help heal the body1

[fizzgig]

6. i know i felt better

i was so glad he agreed to go.

[NickB79]

3. Looks beautiful out there! Nothing like that fresh air and sunshine!

Good luck :wave:

[fizzgig]

7. thanks

[yourpaljoey]

5. Thank you for the good news.

[fizzgig]

9. i'm glad i had some

[yourpaljoey]

12. So am I , akshually... we have something in common!

[pinboy3niner]

8. Props to you for resisting the urge to drown him in the lake

You're really making progress!

[fizzgig]

11. won't say it didn't cross my mind

[mnhtnbb]

13. Good to hear he's doing better

and that you were able to get out and enjoy this beautiful lake!

There's something about the open expanse of water that is very healing.

[madamesilverspurs]

14. Excellent news!

Any trout in that lake?

By the way, my friends dubbed my oxygen tank "Fido" . . .

[awoke_in_2003]

15. Wow...

I wish I could get out of the house to such scenery. I am glad he is recovering- I know first hand how emotionally draining it can be when your spouse has health issues.

[alfredo]

37. My wife has been a rock during my cancer treatment.

Of course I was her care giver when she broke her wrist. It is so taxing.

[awoke_in_2003]

38. The work aspect of it doesn't bother me

it is the mental stress of knowing a loved one is hurting, and not much you can do about it. I hope the idiots in Austin, TX, pull their heads out of their asses, look at the revenue being generated in places like CO and WA, and at least legalize medical marijuana. I don't know if it would work for my wife, but I sure wish we could at least give it a try. It is frustrating.

[alfredo]

39. What weed does is relieve the anxiety associated with pain.

That helps a lot.

[MerryBlooms]

16. Spectacular! Both the scenery and your husband's progress.

Wonderful news.

[marble falls]

17. Looks like one of the lakes on the Salt river.

[stonecutter357]

18. wow Beautiful.

[pnwmom]

19. Glad to hear he's feeling better!

Hope he doesn't get too frustrated if the cough and fatigue hangs around for a while. Even if a person with pneumonia doesn't need oxygen, it can take quite a while (more than a month) to get over the exhaustion.

[longship]

20. Know this. DU love never abates.

(Just avoid GD.P. )

Best wishes for both of you.

[FailureToCommunicate]

21. Wow. I feel better just seeing a PHOTO of this place and reading of your caring! Glad it's working

for your husband!

[AirmensMom]

22. That's awesome!

I admire your patience and dedication. I am speechless...

[Mendocino]

23. "In every walk in nature,

one gains far more than one seeks"

John Muir

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. Such good news, my dear fizzgig, and what a wonderful photo!

So glad you're both feeling better!

[Iwillnevergiveup]

25. "In sickness and in health"

Looks as if you both passed that test with flying colors, fizzgig. But right now I'd say you're each due a heaping portion of good health. Wishing that for you all the days to come, and thanking you for the good-news update.

[Lunabell]

28. To the end

My wife has a myriad of debilitating illnesses, COPD, Spinal Stenosis, Fibromyalgia... and she wonders why I stay with her. I love her. I have since the day I met her. I will never stop loving her and taking care of my baby until my or her last breath. Going on 23 years.

[Akamai]

35. Very nice, very true! Without others, we are nothing but ashes and smoke. You are lucky to have each

other and smart enough to know it!

[Bangbangdem]

26. Jeez

That's a really beautiful spot. Momentum is everything.

[Solly Mack]

27. That's awesome news!

to you both!

[Katashi_itto]

29. Awesome!! Keep up the good work!

[Vinca]

30. I have no idea where that is, but it's spectacular.

Glad to hear your husband is on the mend.

[niyad]

31. that is indeed a bit of good news. so glad that he is recovering. please continue

to keep us updated, and know that your du family is here for you.

[Hekate]

32. Good news indeed, fizzgig.

[Missn-Hitch]

33. I am glad I visited your post. Cheers to you and your husband.

[Liberal_in_LA]

34. Op title had me fearing something bad had happened to cause husband to be removed by cops

[Liberal Jesus Freak]

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