Just today I was thinking that we had not heard from gmaewok for awhile, and then tonight I received this e-mail via Lmohr:
"Thank you, Lois. I would like very much for you to let our friends at Joan's place know. My screen name there is gmaewok. Clyde has been in an AZ facility since December 3 and was gradually going downhill. Then on Monday he was diagnosed with liver failure and was gone by Thursday. I think the "quick exit" was God's gift to us, so that he didn't have to linger in limbo any longer. Joan's place has been my life line during the hard part. I am so very grateful for the love and support and I will be back when "the dust settles"."
JoAn sorry for your loss but he is at peace now. I am glad that he went peacefully. May God give you and your family the peace and comfort only He can give.
Darling Gmaewok*, I am so sorry to have to welcome you into our Sisterhood of Stars. You are in our hearts and minds, and I pray for you...and the inner peace you so deserve. You were a loving and caring wife and so....as we often say when praising our children....GOOD JOB! my dear friend. Good Job!
((gmaewok*)) I often find I just do not know what to say. I know so many feel it is a blessing when our loved one's pass, but my heart breaks for the spouses left behind.....I can not imagine being where you are.... I think ((bluedaze*)) said it best... "I am sorry for the loss of your life companion and dreams of a future together"
Ohe Gmaewok* I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Clyde. What a journey this has been for you and all of us here. Please take care of yourself during this time, it can be as physically/emotionally draining as caregiving. Wear your *STAR* Proudly for you have earned it and you Purple Heart. Sadly we all come away wounded in our own personal battles. Please keep posting, I have found the Widows/Widowers thread to be my new lifeline. It has gotten me through these last two months. Feel my arms around you, Susan*
JoAn, please accept my sympathies for your loss, and know that we are all with you in spirit. Clyde is in a better place. Please come back when you feel up to it. (((((((HUGS)))))))
Dear gmaewok - my deepest sympathy on your loss of your beloved Clyde. He is in a better place and although difficult right now, God blessed you with the "quick exit".
gmaewok, you saw Clyde through the trials of Alz with love and dignity. As long as we do that we win because the disease was not allowed to destroy our LO and erase him. Clyde will be forever in your heart. Be at Peace with that. My prayers are with you and your family now.
Dear JoAnn, sorry that you lost your loved one...He is at peace..My prayers are with you and your family...It is now time to take care of YOU....hugs..Rosalie
Gmaewok, I haven't been on the AS site in sometime but I would like to send you my deepest condolances for your loss. I pray you can find comfort and peace. Lots of love,
I will be thinking about you. My love to you. I lost my Ralph only three weeks ago. It has helped me to come back here and share my loss with everyone. It takes time to share, but it helps.