When were you last completely dependent on someone?
Posted on Jan 21st, 2009
by
Miranda
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for January 21, 2009:
When I was 7 months pregnant, I pulled a muscle in my abdomen and couldn't move at all by myself. My man had to lift me out of bed and help me walk wherever I needed to go. He even had to get me dressed, because any movement on my part put me in excruciating pain. Luckily for me it got better gradually over the next couple of days, and within 3 days I was back to normal. It was horrible having to rely on someone like that, not being able to do the little things we all take for granted, like putting on our own socks. Looking back, it makes me very grateful that I am a healthy, able bodied woman. I am independant! When I was growing up, my grandpa had a series of strokes and towards the end he couldn't do anything by himself at all, my grandma was literally his lifeline. It puts into perspective for me the utter helplessness he must have felt on a daily basis. It also makes me realize what a strong woman my grandma was, to never complain. She is truly my hero, she was so self-less and loving, her life completely revolved around her family. I miss them both very much....

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Miranda,
Very nice blog! It brought memories back not to long ago for myself when I was going through radiation and was so sick from it I couldn’t move, couldn’t get dressed, and had to let my partner at the time do everything for me. I never wanted help from anyone and what a lesson and blessing to have him in my life. We take so much for granted and those little things like putting on socks or even trying to get dressed. And out of that illness I found my blessings and truly felt grateful. I also, finally after 8 years with my partner married him! Thanks again for your blog and the reminder of every blessed moment.