As some of you may know my wife is very supportive of my need to be Daphne always giving me the space I need but not wanting to participate.
You also may know that she is suffering from brain cancer. Having had recent surgery and a round of chemotherapy and radiation.
Well she surprised me today, after many years of support but not participation, she said today that on Wednesday after the boys go off to school, she would like to spend the day with me as Daphne.
We are going to have a casual lunch at home and then watch a movie! I was stunned and you could have knocked me over with a feather!
I am of course excited and even a little nervous. Tonight she even did my toes (after I did hers) and helped me pick out a wig and outfit for our lunch.
I don't know if having a potentially terminal illness has something to do with it or not. If it does to be honest I would rather have her healthy. Interestingly though this date will happen on the eve of her first post chemo/radiation mri. A day where we will potentially receive the worst/best news of our lives.
I just hope I meet her expectations and we have a nice lunch. I want her to be happy and have as much fun with this as she possibly can.