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My husband has a great sense of humour which is one of the main reasons I married him.  He is also more forgiving than I am at times, which is another quality I love about him - especially now when I have been procrastinating about laundry.

One of my favourite things is waking up early together and lying in bed talking while our pussy cats snooze away.

He cracked me up this morning by asking if I was trying to gather enough coins to do the laundry:did I not realize it didn't require coins?  Yup I got his message and also a good laugh.  Great way to start the day!

He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1999, only 4 years after we married.  It was a major shock, like Michael J. Fox, he only had a minor twitch in his left hand.  He told me he was afraid to tell me as he thought I would leave him.   NOT!!!

Last year we were in Puerto Vallarta in January.  We meet up with friends from CA each year.   This year we can't go as his Parkinson's disease has made his ability to walk so difficult he would really be struggling on cobblestones and sand.  His sense of ha ha is getting us thru the trying times that PD throws at the people it affects - the sufferers and the caregivers.  He has a great attitude and is off today volunteering at Habitat Re-store.

I have grown to recognize he is my best friend and we have fun wherever we are.  We will miss this years jaunt to PV and our friends; however the laughs will continue on the Sunshine Coast of BC.

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“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.”

―Dave Meurer

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

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Ginger Foust
Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA
Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

OK Sharon, that explains the virtual PV blog photo...I do understand.  Hurray for your hubby for doing his best at maintaining the humor.  Smiles and giggles do help us get through the tough time.  My best to you and your partner this Christmas!

Dec 24, 2009 03:14 PM
Vince Santos
StepByStep Home Services LC - Canton, MI
Southeast Michigan Home Inspector

"A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” ―Dave Meurer

Perfect quote!

 

 

Dec 25, 2009 01:23 AM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Ginger,

Thank you for your wishes.  We always find something to celebrate one way or another.

 

Hi Vince,

Isn't it a great quote tho.  The longer I am married, the more I enjoy our differences.

Dec 25, 2009 09:30 AM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Sharon...great post thanks for sharing it with us all. Save up those coins Girl :O))

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dec 26, 2009 06:36 AM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Hi Fred,

The funny part is I get lots of coins from the pockets of his jeans & shorts as I go thru pockets to remove items not intended to go thru a wash cycle.  I have a piggy bank at the W/D station for all the coins I collect.

I just hate doing laundry!!

Dec 26, 2009 08:06 AM
Deena Cottingham
GreenApple Staging & Images, Calgary Staging & Photography - Calgary, AB
Home Stager & Photographer

A good partner is the best gift in life! I, too, don't know what I'd do without my loving Hubby.

Dec 26, 2009 09:24 AM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Hey Deena,

Thank you for your comments.

All the best in 2010!

Dec 26, 2009 11:49 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

You have a winner there!  I was lucky enough to find the perfect guy for me too!  For us it has been 31 years.  I am so impressed by your husbands attitude.  His positive attitude will be invaluable in his fight of this disease!  Happy New Year to you both!

Dec 27, 2009 04:34 AM
Ana Hitzel
AccentPositives Home Staging - Corona, CA
Professional Home Stager Inland Empire

Great quote at the bottom of your blog!  Sounds like your hubby is a keeper.  Best to both of  you.

Ana

Dec 27, 2009 05:56 AM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Hi Sharon & Ana,

Yup he is a keeper.  When I watch him struggling to stand or walk, it breaks my heart while also making me angry.

I had no idea when I was reading Michael J. Fox's first book that I would be dealing with PD with my husband in a few months!

He still cooks meals; and does what he can to help me around the house.  I treat him like Dane, not like Dane with PD.  For those of you who have dealt with someone with a disability, you know how much they want to be treated like everyone else.

He knows I am there for him when he needs help; the rest of the time I joke with him and we make light of what could be a depressing situation.

 

Dec 27, 2009 09:45 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Sharon, what a delightful story. When life hands you lemons it is best to make lemonade.

That reminds me .... I have ironing I've been avoiding!

Dec 29, 2009 04:14 AM
SHARON CHARBONEAU
UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES - Sechelt, BC

Oh no, another thing I'm behind on!!!  Geeeeez!!!!!!!!!

Dec 29, 2009 02:36 PM