A few days after our return from a wonderful trip to China, my husband had a bad fall and was in the neurosurgery ICU for several days. That was a month ago and, despite the initial uncertainty, I’m grateful that he’s getting stronger every day.

However, I’m now very aware of the fact that life can change in an instant. This was an important turning point in our lives and its impact continues to shape our family. I’m committed to cherishing every minute of our time together. Even though I still feel vulnerable, I know that we are resilient. At this stage of life, I think we need to learn to accept uncertainty. And to live the life we want now.