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In 2007, I began my original website, Sonshine's Haven. In 2007, it was turned into a blog and used to keep family updated on my first husband's fight with liver cancer. He passed away November of 2009. We were married for 34+ wonderful years and this journals some of that grief process I've gone through.

I have since remarried another widower, but Mike is missed dearly, and will always be a big part of my life.

At times, all of us will be called to act as witnesses to the suffering of another. We will be unable to affect the outcome physically. Words will fail us. Prayer will seem futile. And yet, the act of bearing witness to someone else's trials is a sacred sorrow that offers and astounding glimpse of eternal joy." by Ginger Garrett

"Being willing to stay with a loved one throughout their travail, can be difficult....YES! But offering yourselves as faithful companions on a dark and dreadful journey can be an unmeasured blessing." (paraphrased by me)

9.25.2009

Whew!  This entire week has been challenging.  I have felt all week like I've been hiking up a steep mountain, with no end in sight.  No rest for the weary!  Perhaps this weekend, I will find some time to recharge.

Mike had a good day.  In fact, he called me while I was on my way home from work to make his lunch, letting me know he had walked to the top of our driveway and back to the house all by himself!  He hasn't really been going very far without the help of someone at his side, so this is a great accomplishment.

Mike was able to have 3 meals today and a good snack.  I told him we needed to stretch that tummy out and put more into each meal.  He's trying.  Tonight his sister made him some Beef Stew which was hearty and wonderful.  She gave him a good portion, which he finished.  PTL!

Well, forgive me for keeping this update short tonight, but I'm really tired.  Thank you for your love, concern and faithful prayers.  
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