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Getting started again

Welcome back Ken. Just getting restarted myself. It does a body well to have something to concentrate on other than life's problems.
I'll keep you and your Admiral in my prayers
 
Ken said:
Hello. I’ve been absent from the forum for a while, my priorities suddenly changed and as a result I’ve been in dry dock for some time now. I’m hoping that by putting things in writing it will re ignite my interest in modelling and the pleasure that I got from being part of this friendly community.

About eighteen months ago my wife of 53 years developed lukiema and underwent chemo treatment, she has since been in hospital a few times with serious complications but I’m delighted to say that now she is responding well to her treatment and with reservations leads a normal life. During this period I didn’t really have the time or motivation to commit to modelling.

Now it’s my turn, those of you that have followed my many build logs will know that I have lost fingers from both hands and had dexterity issues. My condition deteriorated and I have recently had corrective surgery which was very successful, however I was found to have a tumour in my arm which has now been removed. I am to have another operation very soon for more of the area to be removed, I believe after which I will be ok.and able to start building ships again, I have plans.

I stopped posting my build log of the Royal William during this period, I lost interest but I’m now going to try and motivate myself and resume it to its conclusion.

You’d be forgiven for thinking that during this period I’d been feeling a bit depressed but surprisingly that wasn’t the case, we were happy just helping each other, spending more time together, realizing how much we cared for each other and how strong our faith was, long may it continue.

Ken
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My wife is suffering progressive memory decline. (A disease that afflicts everyone close to her by proxy.) I most appreciate your closing paragraph.

Pete
 
It is harder on the family members that it is on the individual with the illness from my observations. I'll add your family to my morning prayers. We all need a little prayer to our Lord and maker.
 
Peter Gutterman said:
I am inexpressibly grateful. Thank you for your caring and empathy.

Pete
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You're quite welcome Pete. The bible says the Lord won't give you more than you can handle. But you may be dangling on the edge if a cliff trying not to fall off for and extended period of time. I've been going through one of those periods of life recently. Enjoy your family while they are still with you, to the extent you can.
Ted
 
Hi Ken, I'm sorry to hear of you and your wife's trials and tribulations, but thank you for sharing how your outlook remains positive. It put a smile on my face, truly. We all have our crosses to bear, some obvious, others not so much. It's so much easier to deal with them when we realize we are not alone. You and your wife are in my prayers. It's great to have you back.
 
Hoss6262 said:
Hi Ken, I'm sorry to hear of you and your wife's trials and tribulations, but thank you for sharing how your outlook remains positive. It put a smile on my face, truly. We all have our crosses to bear, some obvious, others not so much. It's so much easier to deal with them when we realize we are not alone. You and your wife are in my prayers. It's great to have you back.
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Well put Hoss, exactly the sentiment I was trying to express
 
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