I have to tell you that my DH passed away in his sleep last night. I went to his room this morning and he was gone. He had apparently ben gone for several hours. I kissed him good night Tuesday evening about i10 o'clock. He said he loved me and was glad that he found me in that jungle out there.
He died in his sleep at home. I don't know what took him. The doctor said it may have been a stroke. I asked if it was caused by that fall he took Sunday night and they said it was doubtful. He had no symptoms of any brain trauma from a head injury.
I'm all crid out. I just feel very sad and I'm glad he didn't have to suffer any more than he did.
Thank you all for all of your help. I'll be in touch.
Oh, Mawzy, what a shock. I never dreamed of this happening so soon. Thank you for letting us know. He is at peace now and you will need to concentrate on yourself now. Your next week will be very busy with final arrangements, family and friends around. Please remember we are all standing beside you now and grieving with you also. Keep in touch.
Oh, Mawzy-----what a shock and surprise combined to discover that your DH died in his sleep. Perhaps his fall on Sunday night was a TIA (and not caused by tripping on the cord) although you will likely never know. What a blessing that in the midst of your sorrow and tears, you know that he no longer is experiencing suffering and all the multiple losses of AD. And how wonderful that your final conversation with him was so poignant and meaningful. Wrap those words in your heart forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Mawzy, I have never seen this done here before and if I am out of line they can drop my post but with your permission I would like to share this thread with you. You see at 12:30 tonight my DH passed away. If your feelings are like mine and so many before us they are all over the board right now. My wish for you is the same as for myself. To have the strength to get through this time. As I start my own jounrney into a new live I will be thinking of you.
Oh, Faye--this is really a sad day isn't it. I'd like to share this thread with you. I certainly don't mind at all. I wrote to Lois on e-mail a little earlier. My DH wsn't ill at all. They did tell me it might have been a stroke as he has had two TIAs before and possibly other mini-strokes.
He won't be confused and agrivated any more. And instead of Cheerios with sliced bananas for breakfast this morning, he was eating a feast with our Lord in Heaven. What a treat that must have been.
Dear Mawzy and Faybay, this is shocking news and coulnd,t happen at a worst time of the year. My sincere condolences and prayers are for both of you at this time.
Sincere Condolences to you and your family Mawzy on the loss of your DH now at peace and whole again ,also Sincere Condolences to Faybay and your family too on the loss of your DH now at peace and whole again ,you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time for you both ,God Bless
Prayers for peace and comfort for you both. You've both been positive caregivers and helped others on this board. Warm cyber hugs now and in the days to come.
Mawzy & Fayebay...I am speechless and in shock...and I can only offer my condolences and spiritual support. Hugs and prayers for both you wonderful ladies.
Mawzy and Fayebay, my heartfelt condolences to both of you and your families during this very sad time. They now have peace, however, and are not in that AD fog. Please take care of yourselves and we are all here for both of you. Love, prayers and hugs.
Mawzy ansd FayeBay---such a shock to read your news this morning. I am so sorry for your losses, but at the same time glad for your DHs. They are free of the Alz and now reside in a mch better place. You've both been wonderful Cargivers. May Peace enfold you and your families as you celebrate your DHs lives. You've earned your *s.
What tragic news to read this morning. I am so very sorry for you both.
Mawzy, My husband fell several times in the week before he slipped into his coma (November of last year). We did not have an autopsy, but our doctor said he'd bet he had a major brain stem infarct (stroke) in his sleep. He lived for five days, but never opened his eyes. Our doctor said the falls were often caused by mini-strokes and not from tripping. We'll never know for sure. What we do know is that God knew the day he was born the day he would die. May HIS grace see you through the next few weeks, because I know how difficult this will be for you during this Holiday season. I pray you will have family with you by now. Let us know how you are doing and what the arrangements will be.
Mawzy and Fayebay, I am so sorry you both have lost your LO. It is always sad when someone you love dies but it seems to be sadder at this time of year. I hope both of you find peace in the good memories and that they will help you as you grieve. God Bless.
Mawzy and Fayebay, as others have said, I'm stunned. There is never a good time to lose our loved one, but this time of year has an extra sting. You have both been exceptional caregivers, of this you should be proud. Hold your heads high, remember you have now earned your Purple Hearts and *Stars* Look up into the night sky and see the new angels in heaven shining down on us. I love you both, Please take good care of yourselves, it is what you dear husbands would want. Arms around, Susan*
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear husbands. Fate seems to have given you each other to lean on at this sad time. I wish strength, peace, and the good memories to carry both of you through.
Mawzy and Fayebay, my thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your families during this time. Please know that we are with you in spirit. Please keep in touch when you can.
Mawzy and FayeBay, my love and condolences to you both. Sad but lovely you can share this final step together. Blessings to your families. Let them hold you up.
Mawzy and Fayebay please accept my sincere condolences. May God pour his blessing of both of you during this difficult time. Sending cyber prayers your way.
Mawzy and Fayebay, I am so sorry you have lost your Loved Ones. I hope you are both doing ok. I dread the day and prayer for you both to have the strength you need to get through this and move forward in you lives.
Dear Mawsy and Fayebay, I send you my love and prayers at this difficult time. May the love and care you gave to your husbands come back to bless you doubly with peace.
What a wonderful gift at bedtime last night..that he said he loved you and is so glad he found YOU in that jungle out there ....it is a wide wide world and to find one so perfect for one and other is an amazing thing. He knew how much you cared and loved him too...he had a gentle passing at the last.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your * is very well earned...
Try to take some time for yourself..you have a busy week ahead and a lot to do going forth. We are here for you and all the *s will have good advice especially at this time.
Arms Around..may the blessings of this season, Christmas, bring you comfort. Concentrate on the true meaning of this season, It might help. I don't know if you are Christian but if you are, can you imagine the birthday party your DH will attend?
Dearest Mawzy & FayeBay, I was stunned to hear of your DH's this morning. Please know that I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead. Blessings!
Fayebay, I just read the threads going forward from the first post! What an amazing morning for the two of you! Please accept my sympathy for your loss as well... Just think, your DH and Mawzy,s DH made the journey together...they had to meet in line up there and just think how they introduced one to the other saying they know that the two of you were friends here on this thread and they will share how well they were loved and cared for because of Joan, this forum, and your friendship!
AS an aside, my dad was a surgeon. When I was in highschool, he was called to the hospital in the early morning hours of Christmas Day. When the rest of us got up, we saw he was really tired. He told us his patient and died early that morning. I said how awful for the family..Christmas Day will never be the same again..it will never be happy. But my wise dad said, Oh no it is the best day to go to heaven...to see the Baby Jesus....and can you imagine the birthday party and the chocolate cake! ( he loved chocolate..dad that is). Then in 1999 on Thanksgiving Day, the 25th Nov, my dad died..and the memory of that conversaiton came to mind....my dad was wrong by a month. But he was right...we never ever forget our loved one nor our love for them or theirs for us. And there is something about this Christmas outlook that did bring me some level of peace..I hope you both find strength and peace too.
We are all here and we all join in prayer for you, your families and your journey ahead.
Mawzy and FayeBay - What a shock when I opened up my Facebook page and the first thing I saw was Lois post about your losses. You dear husbands journeys are over. For both of you I pray a peace that can only come from God. I pray for strength, comfort and peace for you and your families.
Mawzy and FayeBAY,I am so sorry about your loves, but what a time to go to heaven,CHRISTMAS,you are in for a rough time now but hold on to the rope that hasen`t been mentioned lately, it helped me so much when I needed it, god bless the two of you and your familys. Love to my cyber sister`s, we all have to face this at one time or another.keep in touch when you feel stronger.
Mawzy and FayeBay, I am sorry to hear about your losses. I hope you don't feel that anything you did or didn't do caused this. I know that it is normal to wonder but know that you did the best you could for them and they are alright now so take care of yourself and remember the good things.
Mawzy and FayeBay, I was so shocked to see this posted here today. I send you warm hugs and send you prayers for peace in your hearts. This is a tough time of year to lose someone so special. I hope there comes a time that this can be a special time of year for your memories of your beloved husbands.