Rich was the solid one, the wise one in our relationship. He was thoughtful and took his time in making decisions. When his brain decided it had had enough that August 2019, I had to step up and become the decision maker. With his decline to that lowest point, I truly did lose my husband. I became a single mom and a caregiver. 

I share this to show that Rich’s healing is so much bigger than just him. A person’s health affects their whole family. 

With each improvement he has made, I have been able to take steps in my own healing journey. I lost myself in the years of survival mode. When it took all of Rich’s effort and focus to just sit and stare at the floor, I had to be the one to hold everything together. Rich was not able to have conversations and help make decisions for our family. All that responsibility weighed so heavy on my shoulders. 

I am so grateful for my wonderful parents who stood beside me during this time and help support in any way they could. I was also blessed to know that I had incredible prayer warriors who continually lifted Rich and I up in their prayers. Even though it was a lonely place to be, I knew that I was not forgotten. 

After that first visit to Neurosolution in July 2023 I started seeing improvements right away. We started having simple conversations again. This led to deeper discussions and eventually I was able to bring my thoughts, concerns, and burdens to him. Over the past 2 ½ years he has once again become my husband and partner and my solid one. 

The support and prayers that all of you are providing us is not just healing Rich, it is helping me heal too.  I don’t know if my words can show how incredibly grateful I am for this. 

I am so excited at how close we are! Please continue to share our story. We may never know how God will continue to use our journey for His glory. 

 

1 Peter 5:10-11 

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.