Replies to 'When a Family Member Gets Sick'

It's so nice to read your post and the replies describing the suppport of spouses through grave and chronic illnesses of their wives or husbands. When my husband and I got together I felt healthier than I ever had in my life, I was fit and active and seriously reveled in how good I felt. What I didn't know was that I had a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue and after a rough pregnancy during which I broke my foot at 8 months and then did the same thing to the other foot when our son was just a few weeks old and then a long period of being obese for the first time in my life my body began to show signs of wear and tear and for the next 10 years or so I experienced an unexplained decline in health. I also was suffering from chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which unfortunately (in my opinion, at least) hastened the decline of my health. Through all of it my husband was there - supportive, loving, forgiving (very important when one has PTSD.) Instead of getting angry when I had a fit of anger myself my sweet, loving, dear man would look me in the eye and say "Honey - is there anything I can do for you? Anything?" Even at my very worst he still saw me with loving eyes and instead of jumping on my bandwagon he saw my pain and responded to that instead. The man humbled me with his patience and kindness  and I mean that in the best way. He works harder than anyone I know - puts in his 8 hours at his job and comes home and cooks, cleans, does the laundry, anything I am unable to do - I've got good days and I've got bad days - I believe you understand...hehe. I have seen the opposite of this situation and I know how fortunate I am to have such a kind human being for my husband. Anyway - just wanted to say how nice it is to see folks describing their wonderful spouses!