My Rock!
They always say behind a great man is a great woman! I would say in my case there is no better statement. My poor wife Censie has been put through the gamut over the past three years and yet she is always standing there smiling. I cannot thank her enough for all of her continued support and love.
We knew when I got this diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis that we were going to have a long road ahead of us but I don't think we knew how bumpy this road was going to be and how long it actually was. We started this journey back in 2009 when I got my diagnosis. She was there by my side while I did my first colonoscopy prep, she went and bought me a movie to watch, sadly we didn't know that I wasn't going to watch any of it. She came with me and sat there by my side as we heard the diagnosis.
Censie has been with me to multiple doctor appointments and been there with me as I am told over and over again that we are trying a new medication and the possible side effects that it may have on me. I have been on Prednisone for 2 1/2 years and gained 70lbs while on this medication. It also increased my anxiety. Now if you have ever met me in person you know that I am a anxious person in general but my Anxiety has just gotten worse. It took a long time for me to admit how my anxiety and depression affected my family but Censie has always been there for me. We have had our ups and downs and I am still learning about how it affects me but it is a work in progress. I have a history of shutting down when I get anxious and also always fear for the worst, which doesn't help my gut issues.
Censie has always supported me in the directions that I want to go and has never left me hanging by myself. She has provided me with two beautiful children, thankfully they have their mom's good looks and hopefully they have their mom's colon as well and not mine. She provides me with love and support and help in any endeavor that we face. I have never been concerned about what is ahead of us because I know that I have her by my side.
This month has a been a prime example of everything. Three days before Teagan was born my "Papa" passed away, this was a huge hit on my emotions. Teagan was then born and then the next week my parents were out here for a funeral, she did not complain she welcomed it with open arms. Then she got sick and ended up having to have her gallbladder removed. The days leading up to this she had my parents and grandmother out here for thanksgiving and then put on an awesome baptism for Teagan. I then started feeling sick, as much as I tried to keep my body from doing it I just kept getting sicker and sicker. I kept worrying about leaving her at home but she kept encouraging me to take care of myself. She never was upset about me coming to the hosptial she just wants me to get better and does not want me worrying about what is going on. She has always been there with a smile on her face encouraging me to get better.
We know that we possibly have the decision about surgery coming up and she has stood beside me through everything and keeps me positive as I get down about myself. I know that she will support me through everything and we will get past these hurdles that we have had. I know without her I would have already stumbled and failed but I am where I am at because of her! I cannot thank her enough for her awesome support I hope that this is just a beginning in me continuing to tell her how much she means to me and how much I love her! Thank you Censie!
They always say behind a great man is a great woman! I would say in my case there is no better statement. My poor wife Censie has been put through the gamut over the past three years and yet she is always standing there smiling. I cannot thank her enough for all of her continued support and love.
We knew when I got this diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis that we were going to have a long road ahead of us but I don't think we knew how bumpy this road was going to be and how long it actually was. We started this journey back in 2009 when I got my diagnosis. She was there by my side while I did my first colonoscopy prep, she went and bought me a movie to watch, sadly we didn't know that I wasn't going to watch any of it. She came with me and sat there by my side as we heard the diagnosis.
Censie has been with me to multiple doctor appointments and been there with me as I am told over and over again that we are trying a new medication and the possible side effects that it may have on me. I have been on Prednisone for 2 1/2 years and gained 70lbs while on this medication. It also increased my anxiety. Now if you have ever met me in person you know that I am a anxious person in general but my Anxiety has just gotten worse. It took a long time for me to admit how my anxiety and depression affected my family but Censie has always been there for me. We have had our ups and downs and I am still learning about how it affects me but it is a work in progress. I have a history of shutting down when I get anxious and also always fear for the worst, which doesn't help my gut issues.
Censie has always supported me in the directions that I want to go and has never left me hanging by myself. She has provided me with two beautiful children, thankfully they have their mom's good looks and hopefully they have their mom's colon as well and not mine. She provides me with love and support and help in any endeavor that we face. I have never been concerned about what is ahead of us because I know that I have her by my side.
This month has a been a prime example of everything. Three days before Teagan was born my "Papa" passed away, this was a huge hit on my emotions. Teagan was then born and then the next week my parents were out here for a funeral, she did not complain she welcomed it with open arms. Then she got sick and ended up having to have her gallbladder removed. The days leading up to this she had my parents and grandmother out here for thanksgiving and then put on an awesome baptism for Teagan. I then started feeling sick, as much as I tried to keep my body from doing it I just kept getting sicker and sicker. I kept worrying about leaving her at home but she kept encouraging me to take care of myself. She never was upset about me coming to the hosptial she just wants me to get better and does not want me worrying about what is going on. She has always been there with a smile on her face encouraging me to get better.
We know that we possibly have the decision about surgery coming up and she has stood beside me through everything and keeps me positive as I get down about myself. I know that she will support me through everything and we will get past these hurdles that we have had. I know without her I would have already stumbled and failed but I am where I am at because of her! I cannot thank her enough for her awesome support I hope that this is just a beginning in me continuing to tell her how much she means to me and how much I love her! Thank you Censie!
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