@wife4life
Good morning wife-4life,
I, know one, can understand how challenging anything cancer related can affect those individuals involved. I have had a permanent colostomy since October of 1999. The many follow-up procedures involving Chemo, radiation and scar tissue resulting from radiation enteritis are to numerous to recall. However, close to 26 years have gone by and I am still cancer free at 80 years.
My wife and I faced the outcomes together and we determined that these issues would not interfere with our affections, our bike riding, now on three wheeled recumbents, and come each new day, we ride together, cuddle together and have realized that together, we could face anything. Your moniker, so to speak, "wife for life" appears to my wife and I as your combined efforts to meet this challenge head on. Talk frequently with your providers, ask many questions along the way , and ask for explanations regarding anything you don't fully understand.
We feel that my radical surgery saved my life and along the way, my wife and I discovered a new and delightful depth to our love for each other never before experienced in our togetherness. We pray both of you to continue onward and although initial efforts are slowly realized, stay your course and appreciate everything you enjoy together right now. Best to both of you.
Jofree