A True Love Feel Good Story

Posted by stargeezer 10 years, 2 months ago to Culture
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Many of us who have serious disabilities wonder just what the future holds for us. And we wonder how we will do the things that all of us must do when the time comes we can't manage on our own. This brief story is about how one couple manages. It's not a true gulch story except for the contractually relevant side. As a married couple this pair are moving along living the vows they made to each other 50 years before.

I know that my wife of 37 years does so much for me that would be difficult if not impossible to do on my own. I thank her for that every day and tell her how much she means to me.

We all can hope that as we all draw nearer to the end of our lives, we can find a partner to contract with who will live the contract with us too.
SOURCE URL: http://cnsnews.com/video/cnsnews/love-pedals-onward


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  • Posted by XenokRoy 10 years, 2 months ago
    My mother was in a wheel chair for 30 years of her life. When the accident occurred that paralyzed her my father was advised by doctors, financial advisers, psychologists and clergy to divorce her and turn her over as a ward of the state. He would never be able to afford to pay for her expenses, deal with it emotionally or provide sufficient care.

    He is to this day one my real world hero's because not only did he do everything they told him he could not but he still found some time for his kids.

    He was running a construction company, working at a steel mill for 40-60 hours a week and most the time you got with dad was while he was working at his construction company.

    He tool you along and it was fairly common that you ended up doing some work along side dad, but I treasure those times. I learned to work, take care of my commitments and honor those that love me with my own love in return from those times with my Dad.

    If only everyone was half as committed to their wife and family as Dad was to his; the world would be a significantly better place.
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  • Posted by $ minniepuck 10 years, 2 months ago
    this struck me for a few different reasons. having a parent-in-law with cancer right now, we've received all sorts of advice. many people say to help that person keep moving, go outside, etcetera. this bike may be a great way for many ill people to get some sunshine and fresh air. i've never seen anything like it. i like the idea, and admire this gentleman for caring for his wife in such a loving manner. i see my in-laws caring for each other through sickness and, as their kids, my husband and i have been there the whole way in what ways we can. i admire his parents' commitment and strength, yet there is also an element of fear when i see what potentially comes with age and question if people will be there through those times. ultimately, the only choice is to keep moving forward or stop moving at all. it may be strange, but i was re-reading "atlas shrugged" during the more emotionally tense periods of this disease. as i was reading the book, i found myself absorbing the fearlessness of each character and trying to understand how to live that way. now that i think about it, this novel has helped in more ways than i ever realized.

    thanks for sharing, stargeezer. i don't know what a "true gulch story" is, but i appreciated this one.
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  • Posted by Hiraghm 10 years, 2 months ago
    "We all can hope that as we all draw nearer to the end of our lives, we can find a partner to contract with who will live the contract with us too."

    No we can't.

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    • Posted by $ Maree 10 years, 2 months ago
      Exactly. I ask noone to live for me. And my husband has to be pretty much as self sufficient as i am making our two teens.
      Cute story. But it is not me.
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    • Posted by Lucky 10 years, 2 months ago
      Yup to H again.
      'Beauty is not truth'
      A beautiful story, it should stop before the last sentence which is presumptuous.
      However fine your feelings and however extensive your knowledge you have not trod in another's shoes nor shared all their hopes.
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