Happy February 14, 2009

3 years ago today Tom had the surgery to remove his kidney. It was one of the longest and scariest days I've ever endured. I was surrounded by my family and his, but have never felt more alone and petrified. I prayed all day.

I remember how relieved I was when I got to go see him in the recovery room. He was joking with the nurse and I knew that Tom was still there, still hopeful and still himself.

I really loved and still love that man.

Today is a totally new and different Valentine's Day than the scary one from 3 years ago. When I say 3 years ago, in my mind and heart and feels like 3 decades.

Happy Valentine's Day Tom. You are missed.