Sunday, 21 December 2008

• 12.21.08

                  On Friday, Grammie had her MRI. The doctor was able to show where they would be operating and why it was needed so badly. There are countless outcomes for a spinal surgery when it comes to anyone, let alone someone who is eighty-five. It’s a mixed blessing as it stands right now. Things could either go stupendously, or there could be something that goes wrong.  We’re anxious to see her be able to walk normally again, without so much pain. Through this long process, Grammie has held herself up well. She’s been giving everyone hope that has been hard to come by. She’s reassured us that no matter what the outcome happen to be, she’ll be happier that they at least tried something to help.

                  Already there has been some positive to come out of this situation. Butch and my mother have been talking on the regular basis again. They have said their apologies and have moved on as best they can. His wife will always cause conflict; it’s just the way she is. She feeds off of the problems she causes. Even when she attempts to be nice, there’s always a vicious barb at the end. We’re glad to at least have our family somewhat back together, even if we still can’t spend the holidays with each other.
  

  
  

  
  

                  Zachary has still been unable to find a job, but he’s getting better about staying happy about the other things. We’ve done more things as a couple and it’s been helping him a lot. The majority of our arguments have stopped completely. We’ve found common ground again to stand on together and it is a huge relief. We’ve been confiding in each other more openly about anything that upsets us. It’s the first time that he’s ever really communicated, without being forced to.

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