I regret to inform you that your days as an athlete are behind you. You had a commendable run, avoiding serious injuries, but aging has its consequences. The recovery process after your upcoming surgery will not be easy; it’s tough to accept that your active lifestyle will be put on hold for the foreseeable future.
But honestly, my feelings of sympathy are more about me than your situation. We have three little ones, the oldest just four years old, and a two-story house that won’t magically rearrange itself while you’re recuperating. As you relax, possibly in a drug-induced haze while binge-watching Netflix, I’ll be the one wrangling our children.
Your recovery will look a lot different than it might have before we had kids. Back then, I would have taken time off work, set up a cozy recovery nook stocked with snacks, and showered you with affection and care. Now, you’ll have to set your own medication alarms, and I’ll leave some water and snacks by your bedside. I’ll pop in around 7:30 p.m. to check on you—good luck with that! I didn’t quit nursing school just because of anatomy; I realized that my compassion levels need some work.
By the way, if there’s another woman in your life that I should know about, now would be a great time for that confession. I could really use an extra pair of hands around here for the next couple of weeks.
Your Future Athletic Pursuits
Let’s talk about your future athletic pursuits. This injury occurred during a game of adult league flag football, which raises several red flags:
- You have no prior football experience,
- We live in Texas, where high school football dreams die hard, and
- You were competing against players in their twenties.
Contrary to the popular belief that “30 is the new 20,” that saying does not apply to sports. At thirty, you should focus on safer, age-appropriate activities. We have access to running trails, a gym, and three energetic kids that could use some chasing. In the future, if you could stick to exercises that involve running in a straight line, that would be ideal. Think races, triathlons, or even the MS 150! However, if it involves swift movements, younger competitors, or scorekeeping, then that’s a hard pass.
We will navigate this challenge together, but I do have a small favor to ask: if someone offers to help, please let them know they can bring dinner, take the kids for a bit, or give you a ride to work.
Always yours,
Your Wife
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Summary: The letter discusses the challenges of supporting a husband recovering from surgery after an athletic injury, balancing family responsibilities, and setting boundaries for future sports activities. The author also hints at possible resources for family planning and fertility treatments.