Comments on: D. Michael, my husband

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:15:43 +0000

In reply to Nancy A Roney. Funny how so much of your story parallels mine, even here. Yes, a name is so important. It's the first step to acknowledging a person's worth and dignity. W. Michael and D. Michael. May God be with them, and us. xoxo

By: Nancy A Roney

Nancy A Roney — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 17:56:52 +0000

My husband’s real name was William Michael. His parents also didn’t intend to call him William and he always went by Mike. He signed W. Michael or William M (on tax returns). We would joke we knew who the telemarketers were when they said can I speak to William (or Bill). Strangers called him that. He never corrected people who called him William or Bill. When we went to medical appoints in his last year I went with him. I did correct the drs. HIs name is Mike. When he was in hospice I also wrote on his white board (for his nurses and drs). His name is Mike. Call him Mike. A name is important.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:51:28 +0000

In reply to Shari C.. Friends spread a blanket of peace and encouragement over their friends. You did that for me, Shari. Thank you. xxoo

By: Shari C.

Shari C. — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:04:49 +0000

Yes, but you are living by this: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1Peter 4:8
…and it shows : )

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:49:14 +0000

In reply to Shari C.. Thank you Shari, for such kind words. Like any other couple, we have our issues, though. :)

By: Shari C.

Shari C. — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:37:35 +0000

Julie, this is one of the most loving things I have ever read!
Your and Michael’s love for each ripples out beautiful blessings to all of us who know you. xo

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:37:04 +0000

In reply to Dorothy Sooter.

Thank you Dorothy…there are days when this disease takes its toll on everyone and I don’t see myself as very lovable! I’m so thankful God knows how to love anyone! someone has a birthday coming soon… 😉

By: Dorothy Sooter

Dorothy Sooter — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:41:21 +0000

I loved what everyone wrote and especially Sue’s words. Julie,
you show your love for Michael as he does for you. Julie, you
are very lovable and your children and grandchildren are blessed.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:01:22 +0000

In reply to sue raimo. I thank you for your comment Sue. I want my life to honor Michael as much as my words do. Xxoo

By: sue raimo

sue raimo — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:16:34 +0000

His light shines brightly and your blog posts spread that light. The line that echoes loudly is “He struggles with a terrible illness but rarely with selfishness”.