Broken elbow! :( but low hematocrit!! :)

My husband Daniel broke his elbow in half this week :( Daniel had surgery and a plate and screws were inserted --- he's in a lot of pain. I am now his nurse which I am glad to be! I enjoy taking care of him :)

Daniel won't be able to work or ride his bike for at least 8 weeks per his surgeon's orders. Money will be tight because we don't have primary insurance but we'll get thru this. I just want to make sure my husband Daniel has a full recovery.

The good news is that the hospital did several blood tests throughout his 4 days in the hospital and his hematocrit is very, very low! He has been racing so strong with a very low hemocrit. We need to move to Colorado and train in altitude after he heals then he'll bd one of the strongest racers out there for sure! Everyone has noticed the change in Daniel and that makes me happy because clean and healthful living are so important to me!!

The importance of emotional supporting your partner

What I've learned through the years and with my marriage, is that is so important to support each other's career -- whether married, engaged or dating, especially when your partner had that career before you came along. It's an incredible feeling to hear from Daniel's friends and their wives on how much happier he is now! It's also a lesson we are passing along that it makes a huge difference when the person you're with also respects your career and doesn't try to change you or your career. My family and friends love and support Daniel as well. I love my husband Daniel for who he is and what he does -- for richer or poorer!