What are you doing with that small knife HONEY?

I am one lucky guy!

The reason I say this is because of my "A". On April 28 (next Saturday), I will have been married to sweetheart for 28 consecutive years. I say "consecutive" for a reason. Not all of the time has been pleasant however, we were able to move though the difficult parts of our marriage "one step at a time" and "one day at a time". I am sure my better half would concur, specially during my drinking career. I was not a nice person to be with and heaven knows, if I was "A" during those early years of our relationship I would have left. However, I am glad she is still with me and holding my hand as I do battle with the "monster".

This Wednesday will be a big day for me and "A". At 1:00 pm, I will be turning my life over to the care of 2 individuals that I have just met (Dr. B and Dr. R) . In fact I did not know them last year! However, they will have complete power over me along with some other fine and capable people at the Victoria General hospital.

And I am so glad it is them who are taking over control of my well being and not my precious "A". This morning as I was getting my coffee, I was looking over the shoulder of my "A" as she was looking at one more prostate web site. "What are you looking at now?" I asked. "Oh nothing" she answered. "Just looking to see what we can expect and what are the next steps in your treatment after the surgery". My "A" is doing more homework on my issue than I am. And this is a blessing ... really. She is a very smart person and wants to know everything. She wants to understand my bloodwork, the different types of surgeries and the possible complications of each option. She would do a DRE if I would let her and I think she would enjoy it ... well maybe. As we were joking about her interest in our issue, it came to my mind ... " I wonder if she would go as far as actually removing the monster?" If she could and if she knew everything would turn out alright (by the way she looks a horoscopes), I bet she would. That is love, pure and simple. Needless to say, I am glad Wednesday is fast approaching and I will be letting 2 strangers take control instead of "A".

Sorry "A", I will make it up to you soon. I will give you a kiss next Saturday, April 28.