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I Love My Husband

He is a dear-heart! ❤️ He called his old neighbor/buddy to see how he was doing. He found out things are not good at all. His buddy said... They tell me I am losing it. So, my husband arranged to drive 6 hrs to visit him so they could catch-up. He left before dawn's light today.

My husband is a VERY strong man, disciplined, and has a firm grip on his emotions. He never complains or want much...lol… but for/from me 🥰 No problem!
But for anyone to check up on him... well... I guess they all see him for being the giver, strong and full of energy...a special soul. They have no idea!!!!!!

He was born with a .. missing flipper on one of his heart values. The doctor told him he is beating all the odds. That most people with this problem needs a heart value replacement in their 40-50s. He is 71.
BUT... lately, his blood pressure is so low he feels exhausted. His heart rate is staying too low too. So... he goes to see the heart doctor here in a couple of weeks for his bi-yearly check up.

I was picking up around the house and found notes my husband had written on heart value replacements. He had a few question marks on this paper.
I know him...
The doctor said that my husband would tell him when he felt it was time to do the procedure.
He is ready! 😟 He has not spoken a word of this. He holds this inside him tightly. I have been catching him using my blood pressure machine, taking his blood pressure.. I sneak back and look to see the results. 😞

My prayers, my love, my devotion for him...my caring is so deep, it forces tears to my eyes. He doesn't want to worry me... nor do I him.

I know he will be just fine. We will. My faith is stronger than my fear!!!!
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Datura · F
My husband got bacterial endocarditis and had to have a mitral valve replacement when he was 60. My father in law had one at age 80 due to a congenital defect. They both did great. The doctors and care teams for valve replacement are awesome!

How blessed you both are to have found each other.
Echoing · 61-69, F
@Datura Thank you! He goes to the doctor this coming Tuesday to see.
Datura · F
@Echoing @Echoing, I'll keep him in my thoughts (and you) and send lots of good vibes.
Echoing · 61-69, F
@Datura Thank you!