Time
For better or worse
We proved the doubters wrong, didn’t we? Those who “just knew” that it would never last. How could it? The Montana born Lutheran farm boy and the recovering Catholic/Buddhist/Humanist Brooklyn born girl. Worlds apart, yet with worlds in common. Far from youngsters when we met and married, we were two old dogs - who learned quite a few new tricks from each other. We found our way together through too much adversity.
For richer or poorer
Financially, we stayed on the poorer side. But we are so much richer. Simply by sticking together and making things work.
In sickness and in health
Together, we knew the joy of my first pregnancy - at the advanced old age of thirty eight. Together, we suffered its loss. Happy a year later when we somehow managed to beat the odds. Devastated when we lost again. This formerly healthy woman then had half a dozen ailments, followed by the same number of surgeries. You stood by me - giving me the most important reason to recover. I did. And now I sit at your side. Hoping for time. Precious time with the friend and the love of my life.
December 18th, 2005 at 3:29 pm
Welcome back Karen, enjoyed the sentiments and darn it, I missed you! Hope life is good and you and the Baron have a very Merry Chrismas and a very Happy and Joyous New Year!
December 18th, 2005 at 3:47 pm
I am hoping all is well now that you’re posting again. I’ve changed some things around, as you will notice - I have consolidated my two non-health blogs (at http://www.livejournal.com/~ramaba).
December 18th, 2005 at 3:53 pm
I am glad that you posted. I hope that everything is going well, and especially that you will find a big package under your tree this year. May it be filled with health, time, and happiness. Please keep us posted on how things are going. We all care about you!
December 18th, 2005 at 4:25 pm
Glad to have both of you back in the blogosphere, even if only temporarily (hope I’m wrong about that). It’s nice to see you and your soulmate are still at it (it’s a rare thing these days), and remember–for richer or for poorer doesn’t necessary have anything to do with money. (Because, as two well-known Liverpudians once wrote: “I don’t care too much for money/’Cause money can’t buy me love.”)
I’ve had my soulmate for almost 12 years now. (Although she walks on four legs, and tries to destroy my house when I go to work.) Of course, everybody I went to school with in Billings in the 70s just knew I’d spend spend my life living with a dog. But I wouldn’t change a thing (other than buy a reinforced mobile home).
Here’s hoping both of you have a very Merry Christmas (or whatever holiday you choose to celebrate this time of year) this year. And for many, mnay, many more years to come.
Kirk & Sheba
December 18th, 2005 at 6:31 pm
Thinking of you and the love of your life.
December 18th, 2005 at 9:55 pm
Oh Karen what a beautiful tribute! I have been thinking of you both each day.
Your journey together has been so good. May it remain thus for a long time.
December 19th, 2005 at 10:34 am
Karen, though I rarely comment I read your blog everytime you post something new and I just wanted to tell you this time that I wish the best for you and your farm boy. Time — it’s so precious and obviously you savor each moment together — closeness, open hearts, even more love than you already know, health every day. Have a beautiful winter Solstice and Christmas season. I hope things get much better for both of you and your family.
Maureen
December 19th, 2005 at 10:36 am
How bitter sweet it is, life can hand us a bushel of lemons, but you and the baron have made the best lemonade in the world. Sit back and enjoy what is left. Best to both of you M
December 19th, 2005 at 4:32 pm
Karen,I am thinking of you & your guy everyday!Hang onto your time, it is immeasurable!I was so glad to see your post!Wonderful picture and heartfelt sentiment.Gather your strength where you know you can get it.hugs.
December 19th, 2005 at 5:20 pm
Welcome back Karen, and all the best from us to you.
December 19th, 2005 at 7:57 pm
You made me cry with your “time” commets on your blog. I love you and the baron more then you will ever know. I know in time we will all laugh again. Your loving brother Steve
December 20th, 2005 at 8:16 am
Visits are hard - and yesterday may well have been the hardest but I left thinking that I may well have been the one who left with the most. Time is so very very impportant so please know that I am there for you both no matter what you may need!
I’ll be by again and again so hang in there and know that we are all in this together for the short time that we occupy this planet we call earth.
Take care and take time for yourself to recharge the ole battery like the one in the tractor
Mike
December 20th, 2005 at 9:05 pm
Did you finally get a diagnosis?
Wishing all the joy of the season..
December 21st, 2005 at 12:29 am
Oh my dear friend~ I am so glad you posted…I have been worried. I have your email, but haven’t answered yet… Too choked up. I will though when I have a moment without noise.
What a wonderful tribute to the Baron…You both are in my thoughts and prayers each day. Peace always my friend.
Merry Christmas!!
Love
Shelly
December 21st, 2005 at 7:55 am
*hugs*
Best wishes & our thoughts are with you both.
From the Hubby & kids too!
December 21st, 2005 at 2:23 pm
What a wonderful tribute to the love of your life, to overcoming adversity, and to the preciousness of time. I hope you indulge in every good moment of it.
December 24th, 2005 at 2:26 pm
What a lovely, heartfelt tribute. You and your husband are in my thoughts and hope you have much time still together, and if that isn’t meant to be that you cherish every moment you do have.
December 25th, 2005 at 12:30 pm
Merry Christmas! You are truly a wonderful person.
December 27th, 2005 at 2:19 pm
Wishing you all the best for every minute of every hour of every day.
December 29th, 2005 at 3:19 pm
Wishing a happy and healthy New Year to you and yours!
Cheers,
Mr. H.K.
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December 29th, 2005 at 9:23 pm
A family friend stopped by last night and dropped off a Christmas gift for my daughter. She also gave me a can huggy from the old prison in Deer Lodge(?), Montana. I reminded me I hadn’t stopped by Karbon Kounty in quite a while.
This post is touching and troubling all at the same time. It reminds me, as it should everyone, that time really is short and to squander it should be one of the seven sins.
I catch myself getting irritated sometimes at my six year old, fireball due to the constant “Daddy, how come or what if” questions.
I’ll think of this post next time I’m feeling selfish.
If I happen to get the big chunk of the wishbone on New Years Eve … I’ll be sending my wish to Karbon Kounty Montana.
December 31st, 2005 at 6:21 pm
Here’s wishing you, the Baron, your domestic animals, your livestock and anybody or anything else I mave have forgotten a Happy, Prosperous and–especially–Healthy New Year. And many many more.
Sheba and her Person
January 1st, 2006 at 9:37 pm
Hon…you have all my prayers!
January 2nd, 2006 at 1:52 am
Praying for you and the baron
January 2nd, 2006 at 12:09 pm
I am so glad that I happened upon your wonderful weblog. You write so well and your pictures are delightful. I will certainly stop by again.
Love the border collie pup too.
January 2nd, 2006 at 6:09 pm
Happy New Year
January 2nd, 2006 at 7:55 pm
That is simply beautiful. I wish you both a happy and healthy new year.
January 5th, 2006 at 10:51 pm
Just want you to know I am thinking of you both.
January 8th, 2006 at 12:07 am
Karen,
I wish you and the Baron all of the best. You and the Baron are in my thoughts and prayers. Enjoy the time off.
Troy
January 16th, 2006 at 1:06 am
Thanks you for sharing those precious words with us all, theyre beautiful.
Good to see you back on the ol’ bloggin bus again sista!
Kara