tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post1305859699050207754..comments2024-03-28T19:23:59.265-04:00Comments on I Should Be Laughing: A Not-So-Random MusingBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-37651041375834379042017-05-06T14:00:24.587-04:002017-05-06T14:00:24.587-04:00All I can say is good luck to both of you.All I can say is good luck to both of you.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-11969487070521863152017-05-05T19:32:52.109-04:002017-05-05T19:32:52.109-04:00Thank you for sharing. I feel for both of you; Ca...Thank you for sharing. I feel for both of you; Carlos for what is happening to him, and you for what you will experience as a loved one and care giver. <br /><br />I have MS; I was diagnosed 24 years ago, and it has progressively worsened. I understand what Carlos is going though--I hate losing control of my independence. My hubby and I are just trying to take it one day at a time; he has his own issues to deal with, as well, so we just do the best we can and love each other.BethB from Indianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15294626495777153996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-65392353592769752752017-05-05T09:46:55.728-04:002017-05-05T09:46:55.728-04:00Knowing that Carlos feels vulnerable, as anyone wo...Knowing that Carlos feels vulnerable, as anyone would faced with deteriorating sight, means you can understand when he gets cross, but you have the right to be angry when he gets moody. You will both adjust and this will only strengthen your relationship.Helen Lashbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806155400041511316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-56221720089584710312017-05-05T09:16:09.438-04:002017-05-05T09:16:09.438-04:00I will do simply all I can do and send you both LO...I will do simply all I can do and send you both LOVE through my thoughts. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability. For it is through sharing it that you will find strength. Fearsome Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338879036238705400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-50527667064300313022017-05-04T23:29:24.098-04:002017-05-04T23:29:24.098-04:00Tears!! But thank you for sharing, I wish you both...Tears!! But thank you for sharing, I wish you both lots of love, health and happiness. Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802499036856217928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-52065137112542723852017-05-04T23:19:09.890-04:002017-05-04T23:19:09.890-04:00I'm sure that together, you two have got this!...I'm sure that together, you two have got this! Hugs.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-44146748601000964232017-05-04T20:17:11.032-04:002017-05-04T20:17:11.032-04:00So sorry. Wish there was something I could do. Goo...So sorry. Wish there was something I could do. Good luck to you both.Professor Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983291640844939759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-86616261790549012232017-05-04T19:13:58.327-04:002017-05-04T19:13:58.327-04:00"a Seeing Eye Bob" - LOVE!
OMB, so many..."a Seeing Eye Bob" - LOVE!<br /><br />OMB, so many many hugs for the BOTH of you. so many life changes ahead.<br /><br />carlos is lucky to have you, bob. this is the "in sickness and in health, for better or for worse" part of the marriage vows.<br /><br />please hug carlos extra extra tight from RTG and I tonight.anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-5391111246002865662017-05-04T16:24:19.642-04:002017-05-04T16:24:19.642-04:00Give him time and give him space. No one likes the...Give him time and give him space. No one likes the idea of not being in control. He loves you and doesn't want to be a burden to you or anyone. That's part of the steps to accepting his disability. Hang in there. And just remember how lucky you are to have each other.. and don't be afraid to remind him of that too when he gets a little cranky. He's just trying to cope. Really you both are. Good thoughts and prayers coming to you and Carlos.Theresa Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226952474166295533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-73561556215498409962017-05-04T16:05:36.140-04:002017-05-04T16:05:36.140-04:00Thank you for sharing something so personal and pe...Thank you for sharing something so personal and personally scary. Having someone by your side is a blessing when faced with such a traumatic time and future. I'm glad you have each other.<br /><br />I'm also glad you know you have us. We're here.Tonihttp://musingsfrommara.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-48458169908627283862017-05-04T15:47:30.973-04:002017-05-04T15:47:30.973-04:00I'm glad you have each other to make your path...I'm glad you have each other to make your path easier than it would otherwise be. Hugs and best wishes to you both.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-88516174434629906522017-05-04T14:40:03.215-04:002017-05-04T14:40:03.215-04:00Best wishes as you move forward with this together...Best wishes as you move forward with this together. Your story is moving, the love you have for each other is tremendous and your ability to pepper your story with your gift of snark makes it easier to read except my eyes have welled up nonetheless.<br />Hugs to you both.<br />Mz KittyMz Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06237540478553891032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-7274948570456960562017-05-04T13:02:02.814-04:002017-05-04T13:02:02.814-04:00Thank you for sharing something so personal and so...Thank you for sharing something so personal and so important. I started crying halfway through this. For Carlos. For you. But especially for the love you have for each other that will get you through anything. And I hope Carlos doesn't expect you to stop telling embarrassing stories about him. As if! I am sending abrazos to you both. And gratitude to you both for what you share with each other and with all of us.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-75945155325097076572017-05-04T12:59:30.680-04:002017-05-04T12:59:30.680-04:00I do understand.
The vision in my left eye degene...I do understand. <br />The vision in my left eye degenerated over a number of years (won't bore you) but I've relied on the vision in my right eye to "see" me through. At the end of 2015 the retina in my right eye began to detach. I'd started to see shadows in my peripheral vision and I pretended for as long as I could that everything was okay but eventually went to the Dr to get it checked out. Three hours later I was in an operating theatre. Thankfully my sight was saved but I struggled for months afterwards whilst the effect of the treatment wore off. Like Carlos I have a wonderful husband who helped me through it. Losing your vision equates to ideas of loss of independence. I still fear that. I'm glad Carlos was able to open up about it, and now so have you. Keep doing that, and take emotional support from wherever and whoever you can. <br />Oh and I very much hope you don't mind me being open here either.<br />JPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-65575137043590319912017-05-04T12:51:15.580-04:002017-05-04T12:51:15.580-04:00Well hugs to you both. I can't even imagine go...Well hugs to you both. I can't even imagine going through this, but I can imagine noting having control would be hard. It's hard if your a control freak, but to loss a sense is even worst. My mother and I both said the same thing one of your stasis said, but it being one of the worst fears. But knowing you from on here and your relationship musings, I know you two will come through one way or another.Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-37763421999926553412017-05-04T12:33:36.270-04:002017-05-04T12:33:36.270-04:00Terribly moving post, Bob, one which just about al...Terribly moving post, Bob, one which just about all your followers ought to be humbled by. I certainly am. My most heartfelt, supportive thoughts will be with you both through coming times. I wish you both super-strength reinforced by the deep regard you have for one another. Blessings on you.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-6737254162411124342017-05-04T12:18:53.066-04:002017-05-04T12:18:53.066-04:00Your love for one another will sustain you both th...Your love for one another will sustain you both through these hard times...grief has it's own time and I can only offer you both my thoughts and support. Thanks for sharing that personal part of your life.Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058312079036935995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-53690657540252507622017-05-04T11:42:50.920-04:002017-05-04T11:42:50.920-04:00Wow, thanks for the courage to share that, and the...Wow, thanks for the courage to share that, and the sensitivity and compassion to share it in a way that brings home the human side of a disability. In every word and phrase you see/hear the love both of you have for each other. He's a lucky man, and so are you. We all "got your back" anytime you need to share, vent, kvetch, or get anything off your chest. Love you both! :-)BloggerJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656635557998071189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19466193.post-54794801324499149402017-05-04T11:36:26.293-04:002017-05-04T11:36:26.293-04:00(((Carlos and Bob)))
Very bestest of wishes to you...(((Carlos and Bob)))<br />Very bestest of wishes to you both.<br />Well written and very informative.<br />Will keep you two in my thoughts.<br />xoxoxox<br />the dogs' motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512888563325865616noreply@blogger.com