A crappy end to a crappy year.

So 12/28 is our 25th wedding anniversary. I planned a small gathering at a local restaurant for family and a few friends, thinking that this would a nice end to a really crappy year. The year is finishing the way it started.

Some background: my husband has a myriad of health issues, all of which could kill him suddenly, so there was always doubt we’d make it to 25 years.

Last year on our anniversary he ended up in the hospital, it was supposed to be for a few days for a simple procedure, it turned into 3 weeks because he had blood poisoning.

He’s in a residential rehab right now because he fell and broke his leg in a really bad place. He had surgery last week and it went well. Rehab is not progressing like they would like because of one of his other medical issues, so instead of only being there a week, he is going to be there at least 3 weeks, maybe more. Oh and he can only be transported by ambulance, so it’s not like I can sign him out for Christmas or our anniversary.

In between these two hospitalizations, were 3 other hospital visits, include a 12 day stay in the end of November for diverticulitis and sepsis. There have been at least 9 calls to EMS for a lift assist after he’s fallen. Usually in the middle of the night.

I’m exhausted, depressed, and now the short staycation I planned for over New Years is going to be spent going back and forth to the rehab center.

Thanks for listening