I went to the doctor yesterday. The good news — he does not think I have a brain tumor. And he does not think I have Alzheimer’s. That is really good for I have had plenty of time to consider both of those as real possibilities.
The doctor thinks I have depression. And that is why I can’t remember where my children are or what I just asked Derrick about ten minutes ago. And now I am on anti-depressants.
It has been a long progression. Initially I felt like the situation was a spiritual issue. I was seeking God to bring peace to the stress in my life. Spiritually, I have found a new peace. I am communing with God in a new way.
The forgetting was bringing harm to my family. It was hurting relationships because I was not reliable. I could not continue to do that to my husband or my daughters. So today, I started medication for depression.
I love you, wife.
Welcome to the club! It’ll take about two weeks to show effects – just about the right timing, I’d say!
Two weeks and she’ll be able to remember what you teach us!