“Hey baby, how long have I been sleeping?”
When I rouse from my sleep next to Rusty’s hospital bed this morning, he is already awake.
“Happy Valentine’s Day, my love,” I lean across and kiss him on the cheek. “What day is it?” he asks. “Wednesday.” I look at the clock on the wall. 6am. I’ve slept for five hours. I immediately feel grateful.
For the next 10 minutes, we chat a little in the dark.
He is full of questions, gaining strength in lucid conversation. His eyes come alert. He’s finally turning the corner, I think to myself. In the window, shadows peel away. A band of mauve is on the horizon. It is almost daylight.
February 14th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Thank heavens you got some rest…thank heavens you can be there with him…and thank heavens he seems to have turned the corner –
My thoughts/prayers continue …
May you both continue in the incredible strength and love you have!!!
(HUGE bear hug) … b
February 14th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
I am so happy that Jesse is doing better and you got some rest. Hearing that made my day!
Bless you both and as always you are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 14th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
That’s good to know - keep that strength up and enjoy the conversations.
February 14th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
Phew! Happy V-Day, guys! Here’s wishing you strength and more tender moments
February 15th, 2007 at 2:08 am
I think that’s the best Valentine’s Day story I’ve heard. Ever. Love, S
February 15th, 2007 at 7:34 am
So glad to read this. All the best, you two. Hugzzzzz
February 15th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
I am continually amazed by Jesse’s ability to bounce back and keep fighting. That is one strong boy. And his strength is, of course, bolstered by his awesome boyfriend.
February 16th, 2007 at 12:50 am
A long night will end with a sunrise.
February 17th, 2007 at 11:53 pm
Jesse is a hero. Such a fighter and a lover.
February 18th, 2007 at 11:41 am
As always, you are both in my thoughts and prayers.
February 18th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
I also continue to keep you both in my prayers and thoughts….
(HUGE concerned bear hug) ….b
February 19th, 2007 at 8:51 am
Six doses is impressive. My husband went in relatively healthy and did 7. High heart rate and too much weight gain put a stop to it. Keep up the fight!
February 20th, 2007 at 12:03 am
Happy V day Yen … so glad. Love you.
February 20th, 2007 at 10:33 am
I don’t have a God, but I’m praying for you two anyway. Take care now.
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:24 pm
Love streaming your way continually - Please let us know how you are both doing … We care enormously …
February 14th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
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