25 years WoW!! how did that happen

[Louise]

At some point tonight early evening it’ll be 25years!!!!!!! 

 

I got quite a ‘surprise’ a few weeks ago I thought my SAH Anni-versary was 24yrs Ronnie said No its 25years, OMG!! where has that time gone even for having not-a-lot of memories it’s gone really fast, scarily fast if I’m honest…

 

The last 5years especially it has been challenging in a way I never thought of as we all have had challenges with the ‘Pandemic’ initially I thought being in and not mixing would be ‘easy’ for me, but truth be told it’s the most difficult thing I’d done since trying to peace my life back to some sort of structure after the SAH. This has just seemed too much at times to be honest the fear of not knowing what was going to happen ate at me for a long while and honestly, we still Don’t really know how it’s going to pan-out do-we??

 

And the few times I’ve had Covid it seems to rob me of something of the Neuro stuff well that’s my description of it anyway, something just seems that little more difficult to do.

 

One thing I’ve learned the hard way is ‘Video calls are NOT for me’

 

But here we are 25yrs on at the time my Dad told me someone said ‘they do a lot for *People like that these days* – well I had to prove that person wrong didn’t I and I hope that I have done just that.

 

Yes, life it not what I thought it would be (although not entirely sure what that is but know that it isn’t anything like I thought) things change but I have the best life I can my head dictates most of the time as to how my day will plan out, I’ve learnt to adapt to that.

 

Ronnie has been my ‘rock’ through it all I can’t begin to imagine how it was for him when this happened life changed that day for me, but life also changed dramatically for Ronnie too he got the raw end of the deal I think he knew what was going on, I was oblivious to it all, we managed we muddle we adapted we as I always say to people we ‘Bob along’ because I honestly I don’t know exactly how we did it, I can never think of the word that actually describes all of this I can never tell people how it actually is even although there has been 25years slipped by people expect me to be who I was – How I was – be the same, truth is I have a ‘damaged Brain’ that has never and will never heal but I am Human I have the ability to feel hurt, feel sadness feel pain, feel love.

 

When Ronnie was ill a few years ago I do so hope that I showed him the same support as he’s shown to me over the years, life for both of us changed that Monday evening in 1999 but I am so – so – SO grateful you stuck by me I know I can and am challenging I cannot express my thanks to you Ronnie, probably said it before but those words ‘In sickness and in health are really quite powerful.

 

Keep plodding on because although you can have that thought ‘why’ tomorrow is another day an it IS sometimes a much better one.

SO if your a 'Newbie' reading this life can get better ok not what you've been used to but life in some sort of way can happen even with ups and downs wouldnt be who I am now...

 

All you guys on here 'rock and dont ever forget that' thankyou for being there in my 'challenging times' even though you'd not know it, its BTG has gotten me though some rubbish times....

❤️

[Super Mario]

Louise, many congratulations on 25 years.

[Colleen]

Wow is right, Louise!  Congratulations on 25 years and thank you for your lovely and inspiring post.  It is wonderful that you recognized the role your husband had in the event and your recovery.  We sometimes forget that our family members go through their own angst and challenges, absorbing all the information and making decisions, often while we were out of it.  My own husband has also been very supportive.

 

You have me beat on the years.  Today is the 16th anni-versary for me.  All is well, except for the aging process, LOL.  When my memory fails now, is it the brain damage or am I becoming more senile??  Also, my husband has very recently been diagnosed with a cancer, so it is my turn to be the support.  I pray my brain is up to it.

 

Bless all y'all in the BTG family,

Colleen

[Karen]

Hey Louise, that was lovely to read.... beautifully written and heartfelt! 🤎

 

Congratulations lovely lady on your 25th SAH anni-versary and it's such a pleasure to have you as a friend. xx

 

 

 

 

[Tina]

Congratulations lovely lady on your 25th SAH Anni-versary !

Beautiful words ❤️ Huge respect for how you have coped with all you have gone through, you are an inspiration.

Thank you for all your support to many over the years, me included  you have truly made a difference, thank you Louise, you rock   xx

 

[subzero]

Amazing Louise.... you are an incredible lady.

 

Your posts over the years have been so helpful and encouraging to so many who browse BTG. Always giving an insight of your own tough SAH journey,  and you certainly are proof that the life threatening onslaught on your brain wasn't going to 'floor' you for the rest of your life.

 

A big well done to Ronnie for all his support and yes, he needed you to be there for him a few years ago when his own health was 'under fire'.

 

Twenty five years is indeed cause for a 'little' celebration! 😊

 

Maybe your comment on your personal profile would be very apt for tonight as you both reflect.

 

' I'm not hungover... I have wine flu '  👍 😁 😁

 

Thanks for being a great friend over the years. 

 

Subs

 

 

 

[Louise]

Thank-you all so much for the comments, bit dumb struck to be honest I dont see myself as being strong or anything just really no other option....

 

Subs well Ronnie was on shift yesterday so no celebration no reflection well maybe me here and him (if he'd time at work) I am glad however that yesterdays done with sort of fear that day although I dont remember it...

 

today is really when it started in my eyes, change, recovery and a whole load of challenges....

 

Louise. ❤️ 

[Skippy]

Congratulations Loobie xx. I remember you when I joined 18 years ago  - you made me feel so welcome and were a huge support. You're still a massive support to anyone new who arrives on our 'doorstep'. You just keep bobbing along sweetheart xxxx

[Compostc]

Congratulations Louise on reaching your 25th anniversary 

and thanks for all the support you’ve given others over the years 

Clive