March Came In Like a Lion

March definitely came in like a lion for me at least. It came in the form of a 1" diameter gallstone embedded in my 'pretty beat up' gallbladder as the surgeon told me today. It's been exactly 1 week today since the surgery and I had my staples removed. All in all it's gone very well. It came with pain and was uncomfortable but I've been through worse. There were a lot of positives that came out of this experience though. One is that the surgeon was wonderful and I can thank Tari my BFF for the referral. She was completely right and I loved him. Jeremiah too felt confident and relaxed with his skill and bed side manner which always helps to combat the anxieties of medical procedures. Another was it happened during a time when I was not working so it made it much easier to just concentrate on the process of self care and healing. Everyone including my sister and Chase were very helpful and supportive.
The best thing that came out of it besides the fear of excruciating pain was that it reminded me how much I can count on my husband. How much he was there for every step of the way, strong yet caring, vulnerable yet never wavering being my rock and making it clear that I could lean on him and he wanted to be right there with me. He took care of my wounds when I can't look at them. He replaced my bandages with the softest touch so not to give me one more ounce of uncomfortableness. He never once made me feel a burden, a baby, ugly or maimed. He wanted to see my wounds because he was a part of me and I a part of him. Even at my ugliest he will look with eyes of kindness, understanding and love. I had only dreamed of such a special relationship in my lifetime and I am blessed with God's gift in allowing me to call Jeremiah my husband. He's my dream come true and I wouldn't have traded this experience for the world. It was a Godsend.