Hi My name is Debbie I am a caregiver. But as strong as my love is for my husband and best friend there is no way that I could not care for him. When I had been ill in the past he was always there to take care of me. Things around the house and my world have changed. I am driving a lot more than I like to but you get used to it, the appointments (doctors, therapy etc.) and being a cab for my 16 year old daughter (who has no interest in driving anytime soon, thank goodness) and all the shopping. I do the yard work and the minor repairs that need to be done around the house. I am also the cook most of the time witch I would rather not do. But my husband is learning to adapt in the kitchen and I am glad for that.

When I got the call about his stroke 29th of August 2008 I felt as if my world was coming to a end, my head was spinning I can't live without my soul mate, my lover and best friend. When I got to the hospital I looked into his eyes and saw a fear I never saw before and at that point I knew I had to be strong for the both of us I stood there holding his hand as they worked on him. They were so wonderful they where telling me everything that was going on and they answered my many, many, many questions. I stayed by his side each and every day all day and most of the night until they told me I needed to go home. I hated to leave but I also knew my daughter and dog need to be feed and taken care of. I was up most of the nights taking care of the things that needed to be done around the house bills and all. I was so glad when my mother in law came from Kentucky it met I could be with my husband and not worry as much about the house. I never wanted to leave his side. I was so happy when he got to come home. Now I could take care of things at home and take care of him. He is doing so well back at work 4 to 5 hours a day witch I drive him to and from. I look at him everyday and I feel so thankful and blessed to have him with me I love this man more than anyone could understand. He is my true soul mate and my whole world. This is just a portion of my life as it is now.