John D.

About John D.

We had only been married less then a year when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Debbie had been pushing me to get a cholesterol blood test, I just kept putting it off. Her being in the medical field did not make putting it off easy. One day I gave in and had the blood test. Cholesterol was not to bad, my PSA was elevated. I went thru the denial time and had another test, still the same. I then had a biopsy done, I was in early first stage prostate cancer. The doctor had called me and told me the outcome of the biopsy, I was home at that time. Debbie came home, I told her and then told her that she did not have to take this ride with me. She reminded me of our wedding day and said she was in this for the “long haul”. From that point on she was there every appointment, everyday she turned it into a positive day. I was diagnosed in May 2015 and surgery was planned for that August. So, that was a very long summer. She was there, even called ne at work, even if she left a message, that she loved me and “WE” will get thru this. The surgeon office is located other side of town, across a huge bridge, she hate driving the bridge, she drove. After every appointment, at her suggestion, we went to a different place for dinner. Again, turning something uncomfortable into a pleasant experience. Then the day came to go to the hospital for surgery. She began packing a few of her things, I asked her “what is she doing” she stated that she was going to stay with me after surgery. She did stay, for two long nights sleeping in a chair. Her daughter came and picked us up, making it a “family thing”. They were to college girls who has not seen each other in years. Laughing and just being very light. Sitting in the waiting room, Keri, Debbie’s daughter was sitting next tome, she began texting me with funny stuff. Even tho I was right there. Thy went with me to the prep room, they remained until I was taken away. Debbie was at my side when I woke up and she has remained at my side. There is no way I could not have made it thru it without her. I strongly believe that God put her in my life to go thru this. Otherwise I probably would have had my cholesterol checked. She still goes with me when I get my PSA tests, so for they have been undetectable, this July I will graduate to yearly tests. she has been there good days and bad, I was not the best patient, I had some rough days, a lot of them I was just feeling sorry for myself. Her love, attitude, and positive outlook, pulled me thru it all. She’s my friend, lover and my wife. Thru it all she was my guardian angel. I don’t know where I would be today if it wasn’t for her.

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