Not long after I started this course my wife was diagnosed with a chronic illness, lupus. Side effects from the medication for lupus as well as the illness itself are debilitating and as brave as my wife is it has become physically impossible for her to continue at her usual pace. In addition to caring for my wife I will be significantly increasing my contribution towards raising our one year old twin daughters. I thought long and hard about whether it was feasible for me to continue with my studies given the time I will be dedicating to caring for my wife and daughters as well as to my job. I decided that with discipline and a very strong focus I would be able to carry on with the course.
On Saturday we encountered a further setback. My wife was taken to the hospital by ambulance and underwent an emergency operation. Recovery from this operation will take a minimum of six weeks. During that time my wife will be unable to carry our children or even have them in her lap.
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At this point I am wondering what else life can throw at me. It is becoming increasingly hard to get enough sleep, to focus on my work, and to remain optimistic. I intend to continue with the course dedicating what time I can to it. However, juggling responsibilities to my employer and to my family is already proving to be challenging. The rate at which I undertake activities and learning for this course will clearly be severely impacted.
Really sorry to hear of your wifes condition mate, hope she makes a full and fast recovery. Keep going with your course though mate, even if it is a little at a time as it will give you a release from everyday life.
ReplyDelete...when it rains, it pours...I hope your wife is back on her feet shortly, that is very hard to deal with for you all...and as Matt says, if you can continue, no matter how slowly, you may find the course a much-needed diversion. All the best.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys. I actually managed to get out for some shooting on Sunday!!! It was indeed a much needed distraction. It felt great and when I got home I was refreshed and enthused. I managed to take the photo's I need for the project in which you take a picture of something at different shutter speeds. Next I will be doing the panning one at different shutter speeds. I think I will forego my usual attempts at trying to be original so I can just get this one done. I will probably shoot cars driving past for example.
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