Clare, so sorry to hear this sad news friend. your dear L is now at peace. keeping you in thoughts and prayers, hugs indeed its seems a domino effect lately. divvi
.......and his journey is over and your new one will begin. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the children. Peace be with you all. Love, Nancy B*
Thanks my friends. Lincoln went into the nursing home a month ago. I had arranged for him to go into a respite facility for a few days and they had a xray machine and confirmed that the leg which had been sore for the last couple of days was a broken hip. He was eighty-six and had been bedridden for a year. He had not fallen though he had slipped and slid out of our hands a few times. Gentle slides.not hard impacts. The ortho they called did not want to operate. He was too frail. So he went into a good NH near us. I will write another time about the Medicaid process I started on immediately.
Two nights ago he had a stroke and I spent yesterday with him. He progressed during the day from slight gasping to severe and the morphine took forever to arrive. He was completely comatose. That strong grip of my hand was GONE. By six o'clock last night he'd had enough morphine that he was comfortable but I was worried about Jeannette coping at home with the very unusual circumstance of a tornado watch. We live in RI. So I went home, checked in at ten and he was ok, so I didn't go back. And then got the call this morning early. It was all very peaceful.
Of course I wish we had not had to go on this long journey But through it I have learned much and made many good close friends. After 55 years of marriage it will be strange to be without him but I'm glad his pain is over.
Clare, I am so sorry for your loss, 55 years together, I can't imagine..... I am glad Lincoln's passing was peaceful, I am sure that brings you comfort. I wish I knew what to say, but I don't.... the closer Lynn and I get to the end, the more painful it is for me to read and post on the losses of others loved one. *tears* Keeping you deep in my heart, thoughts and prayers ((Clare)) ♥
Love and sympathies to you and the family. Please take care of yourself now. You have done a marvelous job of caring for your beloved L for these many years. Now it is your time. Blessings.
Clare, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You have been such an inspiration to me and I know you will continue to be for others here. Bless you and peace to you and your family.
At the risk of sounding too Irish, with the loss of so many of our spouses lately, I think they could be talking it over among themselves and saying, "How lucky we were to have had their love and care. Let's send all the blessings we can their way."
Briegull, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. I know the next few weeks will be filled with conflicting emotions-sadness due to the loss of your beloved husband, relief that his painful journey is now over and fear of a future without him to name a few. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please stay with us during these difficult days because we will be there for you like you were always there for us.
My most sincere sympathy to you, Briegull on the loss of your dear husband. There was so much love in all your posts. Wishing you peace and strength to carry you forward.
Clare, I just found out and extend my sincere sympathy on your loss..No matter the age or how long the illness has gone on, we still in many ways are not ready for this goodbye..but you seem to be in a strong place with much love and support around you and from your family here too..I wish you and your family safety and peace.
It's been a long road, but Lincoln finished the journey gently. Now it is time tocelebrate his life, and take care of Clare. Peace be with you an yourfamily as you move forward on yourn new path. Carol
I'm saddened to read this news Clare ....... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lincoln's journey is over now and he is resting peacefully. Now you must take care of yourself.
Clare, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. This loss has probably hit me more than others, since you and Lincoln are the only ones from Alzheimer Spouse that we have met personally. I often think back on our lunch together. Please take care of yourself, and check in here when you feel up to it.