Amy's Two Cents

Hi all - it's Amy. This is about the 5th time I've tried to contribute to "White Happenings" and I am hoping I've finally figured out how to join in. I know you really want to hear from Chris, but I also know that you are probably wondering if you are getting the full scoop... Well, if you know Chris, then you know the answer to that... he is his usual blend of honesty and humor, and as always he is the toughest person I have ever met. Our primary physician told him "don't take this the wrong way, but you are the best person this could have happened to in terms of how you handle things". Of course, there was a complement intended in that, but we still could think of about 3 billion others we'd have rather had it happened to than Chris! Although as a rule, he hates sympathy and is the last person to complain about his own discomfort (unless of course it comes as a result of my cooking, Connor's stuff left all over the place, Sebby's driving practice, or Aidan's soccer team's performance -- they are 1-8). The worst 4 letter word imaginable in his vocabulary is "help". However, I am happy to report that he is starting to loosen up a bit in this regard, and I have made it my personal mission to use this experience to teach him that the rest of us appreciate being needed once in a while!! We are blessed everyday by Chris' physical and emotional resilience, and by the strength we get from the love of our boys, our families and our friends. Chris really appreciates you following this blog, and even more so enjoys the posts and feedback he gets (it's nice to know he's not just writing for his own sake with no followers, so please do feel free to add a comment!) Keep up the prayers too, please! Love, Amy