We are home....now a new journey lies before us.
Over the last ten days, I have been told that Chilly's prognosis is very poor. It's highly unlikely he will survive the next two years. (The manner in which that news was delivered to me is a blogpost in itself...) His heart, kidneys and brain are just deteriorating too rapidly for his body to continue on much beyond that. I, however, have seen Chilly cheat death on many occasions. I am holding on to hope that he will this time as well.
I am overwhelmed with emotion when I read all of your very loving and supportive comments. They were a lifeline to me and my children during the last ten days. Thank you from the very bottom of my truly grateful heart.
In a few brief seconds, our lives irrevocably changed on Friday, August 14. That's all it took for the stroke to occur and set the heart attack in motion as well. We are savoring every second we have together as a family. The likelihood of another stroke is incredibly high as is another heart attack. This will probably cause Chilly's passing. We are beginning a video diary for our kids with Chilly sharing stories from his childhood, "daddy" advice on all things growing up, etc. It's unbearable to me to know my children will lose their father this early in life.
Chilly wants me to continue blogging. He loves to read my blog and insists that I don't give it up. I struggled with that for a while, but decided to keep on blogging. Writing is healing for me so I will continue on. I promise this blog will not turn morose. I will continue to share the funny and try to make you giggle when you come to visit (especially you, Chilly, my very sweet love...)
Again, thank you for hanging with me during this very difficult time. I am going to get back to blogstalking soon. I love reading blogs and think that it's just the ticket to bring some sunshine back into my world.
I love you all...
xoxo
Dawn
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Hugs and prayers to you and Chilly - Em
My heart is heavy, but yours and Chilly's attitude is so positive and uplifting! I will keep praying for your family!! My mother is a cancer survivor....Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. She had a 2%, yes 2% chance of survival. That was 9 years ago! She and my dad are on their way down from Colorado as I type this to see the kids!
I believe in miracles :)
I love that you are making video diaries! What a wonderful gift for your children too! And that Chilly wants you to keep blogging :) You have a gift for it.
You have lots of friends and prayer warriors on your side :)
Denise
And we are made better because of it.
Did you know that? Did you know that Chilly's story, heart-wrenching though it be, gives each of your readers a taste of reality and reminds of what is truly important.
Family
Friends
Smiles
Hope
Please keep blogging. Please let us pray for your family as you face whatever the future may bring your way.
God bless you and yours and thanks for keeping it real.
Go spend time with your family and we'll be here when you need us.
God bless you!
Loves and hugs
Kelly T
Go spend time with your family. Do not worry about us.
There simply aren't words to express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. BUT life is full of surprises. And your husband needs you and you need your husband.
Make every minute count because none of us are guaranteed another.
Praying for you all,
Beth
Do not feel like you need to be Miss Happy Sunshine all the time. You need to be able to vent and share and even cry. That's real, expected, and necessary. If you're in a good mood, be silly. If you're not, there's no need to fake it.
We love you Dawn, through it all.
XOXOXO and prayers
I hope you'll keep blogging as much as you want. I enjoy reading every single one of your posts, and I completely understand how comforting it is to get your thoughts out by writing. And what a wonderful compliment from Chilly! I'm so happy to hear that he's asked you to continue blogging-you definitely have a gift for it, and he's a smart man to see that.
I will be thinking of you, my friend.
I believe that the Lord can heal and when it isn't in His plan for healing, he can comfort and bless.
Love and hugs,
aurora
Kristen
Jamie :)
May God bless you all.
I'm sending lots of love to you & the family. i'm here if you ever need to talk.
xoxo, sassy.
Love you and prayers are continuing!
xox
I am so sorry. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Janna
We will continue praying for more miracles of all varieties to head your way and for beautiful memories to be formed during your time together as a family!
You and your sweet family have been in my thoughts every day. It is heart breaking to hear this news. There are many of us who are keeping you all close in thought and in our hearts as you travel this road.
I sincerely hope that you will be able to find peace and hold on to the love and hope that is being sent your way.
Amy
I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Kathy
I.AM.SO.SORRY!