My sweet husband is at peace now. It has been a long road. I saw the rapid decline for the past 2 months, but kept hoping he would improve. I really wasn't fooling myself. I knew the end was near, but I somehow managed to be shocked. I'm feeling like I'm in a dream right now. Sat is the Memorial service and I think the reality will finally sink in. You wonder how long the situation can go on and then it seems to suddenly be over. My heart is broken, though I lost this man that is so adored along time ago.
All things pass. All that lives must die. All that we treasure is but lent to us. When the time comes we must surrender it. We are travellers on the same road that leads to the same end. Ocallie I hope we can all meet some day in peace, love and understanding. Nora
Yes Nora, so true. Peace and sympathy Ocallie, and good luck with the adjustment which lies ahead. I understand exactly what you mean, and anticipate a similar shock when my time comes, anticipated though it is.
I so often read through these threads and think that there's nothing more that I can say that hasn't been said already. However, I just want you to know that there is one more person here that is praying for you as you live through these days.
I am so sorry Ocallie. It does come as a shock even when people are trying to tell you that it is coming. I wish strength and comfort for you in the coming days.
Ocallie, may God grant you the peace that passes understanding and comfort in the coming days and months. My prayers are with you and your family. Please get some rest.
Ocallie, my sincerest and heartfelt condolences to you and your family for your great loss. I can only imagine what you're feeling at this place in time. I feel great joy for your sweet husband that he's finally been released from the grip of this horrible disease and must be basking in the glow of heaven, and one day you will meet again. My prayers go with you as you embark on this new journey; you have many friends cheering you on.
Saturday was Don's memorial service. It went better than I could have hoped for. The children and a few grandchildren flew down from NY. We had a Reverend who spoke so well of Don and all of us. It was quite comforting. I'll miss Don so much. It was along road we traveled together. The past 9 months the most stressful. He is at peace now and soon I will be. I have his urn here with me. My son-in-law will fly down to Fl in a few weeks and drive me to NY. Don will be buried there. I will be able to stay for awhile and have my own car. When I am ready to leave, my son will drive me home and the fly back. This all still feels like a dream to me. I so appreciate all the kind words you have given me. I thank Joan for this site. I thank all of you for the great advice you gave. I often found answers to problems I didn't know I had. Someone was always a step ahead of me when I was in need. I hold you all close. I wish you you peace and love. Thank you .
Ocallie, I am so very sorry for your loss. It sounds as if the memorial service brought you a measure of peace, I hope so. I agree with bluedaze*s statement ♥ ((hugs))