Today is bittersweet as I head back to Salt Lake City and leave Shawn behind to continue his healing process. We are both sad to have to be apart, especially when we had so many plans for the next month and a half including concerts, hikes with the dogs, and a few days to experience some of the tourist side of SLC we hadn’t had the chance to see. Now we face this month an a half apart on opposite sides of the country. Shawn struggling to regain his strength and fight this infection. Myself struggling to meet all of my residency requirements and pack up to move cross country.
I don’t like to use this blog to vent, but this is a tough day for us, and the next few weeks are going to continue to be difficult. To everyone who continue to tell us that “if this had to happen, the timing couldn’t be more convenient for you,” you are horribly wrong, and your words are causing undue stress and anguish. To be honest, no time would be a convenient time, and this timing is actually very very far from convenient. Easier for Shawn because he gets out of moving? Do you really think any of this is easy for Shawn or that he wants me to have to do it alone? Sorry to go on a rant, but please be considerate in your choices of words. We are trying to keep this whole process as positive as we can and don’t need people unintentionally bringing us down.
In terms of how Shawn is doing from a medical perspective, things are going well. Still struggling with pain and nausea, but we knew this wouldn’t be as easy as the last time. It’s time to stay positive and keep moving forward with our lives. Hopefully Shawn will be out of the hospital soon, but no need to rush, he will get out when he’s fully ready to be at home.
Still missing our kiddos and the new baby we have yet to meet. Looking forward to seeing them all in July.