Love Means Having Your Back

27 Jul

After ten months of recovering from an accident where I broke my femur and had surgery, I get down quite often. I want to be able to walk without pain or limping. The other day, in a tearful fit of feeling sorry for myself, Lisa reminded me how far I’ve come and said, “you’re doing great, you’re still healing .”

My surgeon said it would take a year.

Lisa has my back which makes all the difference in my healing process. Her comment also reminded me of when my mother had my back growing up.

My unstoppable mother.

I missed a lot of school as a kid due to asthma. In those days there wasn’t really any treatment. One day I returned to second grade having forgotten to bring my rosary. Bless their hearts those nuns had a lot of rules. I believe my “fine” was a quarter (25 cents) and I refused to pay it. I was about eight or so with an inflated indignation and sense of fairness.

Summer vacation.

The end of the school year came and Sr Angela refused to give me my report card until I paid up. I went to my mother who marched with me to the principal’s office to let me plead my case. The teacher was called on the carpet and turned over my report card tout suite.

Such a good Catholic girl.

It wasn’t the last time my mom had my back. She bought me long white gloves and a rabbit fur cape for my junior prom. They were adornments that I didn’t know I needed. God knows where she got the money, but it was important to her. I was her only daughter and no one had done those things for her.

1969

After almost thirty-one years I have so much gratitude for my wife. Having her in my corner means the world to me. Also thanks Mom,

DOS TORTAS

8 Responses to “Love Means Having Your Back”

  1. Lisa Thompson's avatar
    Lisa Thompson July 27, 2025 at 11:17 am #

    We’ve got each other, my love

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  2. LJones's avatar
    LJones July 27, 2025 at 12:08 pm #

    Such a sweet post, Alex – love to you both and to Lisa for having your back..i hope you experience a bit more healing as soon as possible ..! much love for now – L.

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    • afish25's avatar
      afish25 July 27, 2025 at 6:05 pm #

      I guess it takes as long as it takes. Thanks L.

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  3. Jack Scott's avatar
    Jack Scott July 28, 2025 at 2:26 am #

    I know exactly what you mean. We all need good people in our lives. With Lisa’s help and support, you’ll get there.

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  4. Emilie's avatar
    Emilie August 17, 2025 at 8:18 am #

    Wonderful that you have each other’s backs.

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