In sickness and in death

As we grow older we are afflicted with all types of sicknesses in body and mind.Recently I discovered that my sugar level shot up from 4.2 to 29 an astronomical jump. Hospitalization was necessary to bring the level down and part of the treatment was being jabbed by the insulin needle a few times a day.the doctor said that this could be a norm.I cannot imagine having to jab myself with a needle every day so I asked what other options are available.The doctor said ", Control, Exercise and a lot of discipline " a tall order but not something which cannot be done.Mum was there with me to listen to what the doctor said . From thence on she would make sure I have the proper breakfast , ( low sugar ) ,pack my lunch and make sure I had the right stuff for dinner.Not an easy task as she had to plan the menu and make sure I followed it strictly.Not only this, she took the trouble to find out traditional remedies and asked me to try them out. knowing the trouble she went to I of course obediently ate and drank whatever she made for me.Undoubtedly it was troublesome for her but she did all these without any fuss and at times it looked to me , happily.Her support in my difficult time was inspirational and I knew she was worried even though she did not show it.I lost weight and did not have the normal appetite and was easily tired .This of course I kept from her as it was unnecessary to make her more worried. Besides this, she has to monitor my sugar level almost every other day.the process involved pricking the finger and testing the blood and each time she read the level she would comfort me though I could see that at times when the level went up she would be worried though she tried hard not to show it. The problem is made so much easier knowing that she is around to ensure that I am well taken care of .This, she does with a lot of loving care and its a great feeling knowing that in times of difficulties your spouse is right there by your side.