Thank God for my husband

Dear Pastor,

I read your column often and I must thank you for the encouragement that you give to people. I have been married, but because of cancer, I had to remove one of my breasts.

I did not know how my husband would handle the situation, but I can tell you that it has not changed him in any way. I was so worried about our sex life, but he has proven to be the loving husband he has always been.

When I spoke to my husband about the situation and asked how he felt about me losing my breast, he told me that he was happy that I was alive. My husband used to have great fun in playing with my breasts, and he misses that, I am sure. But these days my husband and I have grown closer. I cannot believe that he has taken this thing so well. He has found other ways to stimulate me. One thing I have learned to do is how to respond to my husband.

I have two daughters and I talk to them about their father and me. They are adults and I observed that they are so appreciative of their dad. They always want to be around us although they are living on their own. I had to learn how to overcome stress. My husband comes home early and whatever I need to be done in the house, he helps me. I don't have a problem and I am happy that I have such a loving and caring husband.

T.M.

Dear T.M.,

Thank you for writing and sharing your story with my readers. You have a wonderful husband. However, I am sorry that you have had your breast removed. I am sure that you did so after receiving advice from your doctor. I can understand the concern you had about your husband. But he has encouraged you to do what was right and he has adjusted to the fact that your breast was removed. He is a good man and a very wise man. Others can learn from the both of you. You talk about your husband learning how to stimulate you and how both of you enjoy each other. Thank you so much for your letter. I wish your husband and you many happy years together. Take care of each other.

Pastor