Comments on: Dependence

By: Russ

Russ — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:52:37 +0000

You really know how to make a guy cry too! It is an inspiration to us all that through all of what is going on in Doug & Dianne’s lives, including the omnipresence of the cancer, that what shines like a beacon through it all is the mutual love and respect and support that Doug & Dianne have for each other. What a powerful and real example that love truely does conquer all.

Now where are the Kleenex . . .

By: Gayla

Gayla — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:59:09 +0000

LOVE STORY

I have had the rare opportunity to witness a true love story between Doug & Dianne. This love has played itself out in the typical ways that relationships do—-through passion, love, sadness, anger, and character differences. Our deep friendship has exposed me to and included me in on all of these emotions. I have watched them navigate each other within their love and at a time when they had figured most of it out, they have been jolted onto a new course to navigate, the cancer course. It is a difficult, sad, frustrating and unfair course but it must be addressed and Doug & Dianne are successfully addressing it together. Yes, this is love, but even greater is the admiration and dedication that these two individuals have for one another. These two qualities will always overcome any struggle or deficits that Doug or Dianne may encounter as they come to terms with dealing with the impact of this disease on themselves or their relationship. I am honoured that the universe brought you into my life. You guys ROCK!!!!!!!!

By: Dianne

Dianne — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:34:26 +0000

You really know how to make a girl cry. As I look back at my life, I feel I really started to live when I met you and we fell in love. I never really knew what it meant to be loved by someone so totally, even with all my faults (and I have a couple). You are everything to me and have made me so proud of you in so many ways over the years. You have always been there for me, in the good times and in the tough times and I thank you for that. We seem to get stronger and stronger as a couple as the years pass and we deal with all of our challenges together, for better or worse. When I need encouragement, you are there. When I need to talk, you are always there. When I am sick, just having you with me makes me feel better. You have always looked after me and our kids with love, kindness and patience. When we are in a room full of people I know I can look to you and you will be looking to me. You make me feel safe. I love to make you laugh cuz you have a really cute expression when I say something that you really think is funny. You are the kindest, most thoughtful, helpful man I have ever known. I am proud to be your wife. It makes me sad that we are going through such a painful time in our life right now. I’m mad at the cancer for what it is taking from us and sad to see you suffer the way you do, in your quiet, strong way. You have always been there for me and I will always be there for you…you know that. I’ll be there through the toughest of tough times that we are going to be experiencing and I will make sure you are always going to be loved, touched, and held. I’ll be there always and forever…because I love you.

The minutes in the days and the days and weeks and months pass by far too quickly now and I know I am aware of this more now because I will someday not have you to share my life with…and that is my worst fear…unimaginable really. All our married life we have shared the good and the bad and I never regret a moment of any of it. I’ve always depended on you and you’ve always delivered. I know you were there because you wanted to be. I am here now and forever with you, for you because I love you. Sometimes I feel so sad about what is happening to us that I just want to cry and cry. I know that wouldn’t help either of us, so I really try to hold on to a moment we’ve shared every day, to remember forever. What more can I say but I love you.