4WomenTalk Forums Community for Women - View Single Post

gja1000 · 11-07-2011, 07:27 PM

Thanks Diana. Yes, I do a lot for Gary, but I love doing it - most of the time. His time is limited and there will be a time when he is not able to do these kinds of things. I want him to have as much enjoyment for the time he has left. 60% of people with his diagnosis (heart failure) die within 5 years of the initial diagnosis. He was diagnosed 8 years ago, so he is beating the odds. And that is combined with the fact that he has had diabetes for 17 years, lung problems and now kidney problems. I just want him to be able to do the things he can do for as long as he can do them. Sometimes though, I just want to stay home alone like Judy!!!

11-07-2011, 07:27 PM	#1481
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Thanks Diana. Yes, I do a lot for Gary, but I love doing it - most of the time. His time is limited and there will be a time when he is not able to do these kinds of things. I want him to have as much enjoyment for the time he has left. 60% of people with his diagnosis (heart failure) die within 5 years of the initial diagnosis. He was diagnosed 8 years ago, so he is beating the odds. And that is combined with the fact that he has had diabetes for 17 years, lung problems and now kidney problems. I just want him to be able to do the things he can do for as long as he can do them. Sometimes though, I just want to stay home alone like Judy!!! __________________ Gayle