Susan, may God grant you and your family the peace that passes understanding. You have done a great job it now time for you to rest. In my prayers. Phyllis
Susan, I am so sorry. I pray that you know where Jim is now and he and my hubby can finally meet. I am sure that God will bring you the peace that I have found in knowing mine is whole again. You have such grace and courage. I am proud of you for being his champion through this long and hard time in both your lives. My arms are around you and if you need me for support I am here. (((((hugs))))) and much love my dear friend. You have provided his care with and have done a wonderful job. I know hes proud of you!
Susan..words cannot express the sadness I feel about the loss of Jim...Huge arms around you and I am deeply sorry for the loss of the love of your life.
Susan as I said on facebook, I am so sorry for your loss, may you find peace, now it is time for your angle to look after you. (((((((((hugs again))))))))))))) Gail
Jim passed away at the Hospice House where he was admitted to on Friday to wean off his meds and get help for his shortness of breath. His passing this soon was very unexpected. He deteriorated very quickly. Saturday he began having more difficulty breathing due to the atrophy attacking his lungs. Sunday morning he was having increased difficulty. The dr told us he thought he had a week or two. We went out to sit at the edge of the woods and watch the wildlife. We sat for 90 mins just talking and designing the bench we will have instead of a headstone. He was so at peace, he kept kissing me. We sat quietly just holding hands until he was too tired. We went in and they put in a morphine pump. Within a couple hours he was fighting so hard to breathe, it broke my heart to see him struggle. I tucked him into bed around 4:00 and he kept asking when Courtney was coming. I pulled my chair up next to him. He drifted off to sleep woke once to ask for Courtney and never woke up, Courtney got there and he passed a few hours later.
I can't say enough about the hospice house. They made things so much easier. They were always there, but never intrusive. I will forever be grateful to them, as I will be to all of you here.
Susan L, I send you so much love and prayers, and hugs. From what you wrote above, it sounds like you had some wonderful time together Sunday. May Jim rest in peace, and may you find peace now as you heal.
Susan, you were there for him and that was great you were able to spend your last hours together talking. I am sorry you have to go through with this. The next days will be hard and lonely with many good memories and that is as it should be. Bless you and your family. Stay with us.
Susan, so sorry for your loss. I didn't realize he was that close to passing from this world to the next. He's at peace. Now take care of Susan. cyber hugs abound {{{{HUGS}}}}
Susan, I am so sorry to hear this news, but please take comfort in the knowledge that your beloved Jim is no longer suffering. Hold on to his love and the good memories. Please take care of yourself. Arms around you....
Oh Susan, I'm so very sorry. Words seem 'not enough'. Just hope you know that many cyberhugs are coming your way. Thank you for sharing. Blessings and comfort for you and your family now.
Susan, you had that last time together to remember and it will be all the more precious in the years to come. Thank you for sharing that with us. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Dear Susan, I was only recently familiar with your story. What a beautiful last day you had together. As you describe it I can visualize this very tender time between you. What a beautiful picture could be painted of the two of you sitting together. That he drifted off so tenderly is a gift in itself though that is hard to accept at this point. You, along with all the others who have walked this last part of the journey, have done so with grace and courage, faith and hope and most of all with an abiding love for your spouse. My prayer for you is peace. I send all my admiration and hugs your way, Mimi
Dearest Susan, Thank you for sharing you last day with Jim with us. You are brave and strong. Please let others help you during this most difficult time. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. Know that you are loved. ~D
Susan, I am glad you got the opportunity to spend some quality time with Jim before he passed. I know you will be feeling the loss, but he is at last free of this horrible disease. All my best. Marsh
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I'm glad you were able to spend that time together just enjoying each other's company. He is free of this horrible disease and at peace now. My love and prayers to you and your family. Arms around you all.
Susan, how wonderful that Jim's passing was the same as his life with you: full of love and affection. Arms around YOU this time. You are a strong woman and you will do fine in your "after". Condolences to all the family as you mourn Jim.
An other angel in Heaven who will be watching over you, Courtney, and the boys. Susan, you have been a wonderful role model for all of us wno are still on this journey. May God walk with us and give you peace.
My deepest understanding and sympathy on losing your 'dear sweet man.' This is a mighty difficult road we travel and I send you my strength to hold to. Betty Weiss
Susan, I'm so sorry -- but it seems a blessing that his passing was swift and peaceful once it became evident that the end was near. I know you'll come through this just as you've come through all your previous ordeals -- with lots of grace and class. Big warm hugs from someone who loves and admires you greatly.
Susan, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. May God grant you peace and comfort during this sad, sad time. Know that I am thinking of you and your family. Hugs, Susan
My condolences on the loss of your Dear JIm. Know he now watches over you, the boys, your Mom and Daughter. He will always be in yourr heart. As you always say, "Arms around and around." (((HUGS))) Carosi
Susan--you have faced enormous challenges taking care of Jim and your family. I have always admired your strength and wonderful attitude. Please take care of yourself and stay with us.
Oh, Susan, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Jim. You are so blessed to have that last day together. Thank you for sharing with us. You will both be in my prayers. ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) JoAn
Susan, I am just reading this now. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. How wonderful that you had that time together at the end. You will treasure those moments always. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the days ahead.
Susan, I could always "hear" your love for Jim in your posts. The love you had for each other lasted until the very end. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope your memories of happy days in the past bring you comfort. Sending you hugs.
Susan, may you always remember the wonderful quiet time you spent just prior to his passing. It was a special gift and I hope I am lucky enough to get the same kind when our time comes.
Susan, my condolences to you and your family. How lucky the two of you were to have found one another. Isn't that what we all wish for, to spend the rest of our lives with the one we love? How fortunate Jim was to have you.
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your dear husband. You have been through so much this year. I hope you can find some peace in the knowledge that he has been released from the pain of Alzheimer's.