Fighting Cancer   One Wifes View On Marriage & Chronic Illness   guest articles    systemic lupus lupus and marriage chronic illness and relationships chronic illness and marriage chronic illness chemotherapy chemo and marriage cancer and marriage cancer    Unveiled WifeI recently received this story and it left me in tears.  Heather is opening up today about fighting for marriage when a chronic illness is fighting for her life.  I am in awe of the perseverance and dedication Heather has to bless her husband despite her pain and weakness!  This inspiring true-story is sure to encourage any wife to be a blessing in her marriage, while giving hope specifically to those living with a chronic illness. 

Heather writes:

I have Systemic Lupus. I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma three years ago. The last 4 years of my marriage have been a carousel of happy times swirled with chemotherapy and sickness. I went from being my husband’s successful, lovely bride to what I felt was a hideous, tiring burden. I morphed from a successful career woman to the lost shell of a woman waiting for disability in a matter of a few short years, yet he stood by me and his love has been the fuel for my soul and the energy I use to keep fighting. He and I keep fighting together and I am getting better. Read Full Article