Hi everyone, I have not been to this website in quite some time, things had turned quite bad in the last few months and between working and trying to care for my husband and children I was overwhelmed with responsibilities.
My husband William died on the morning of October 1st at the age of 58, I buried him on Sat October 5th, I was able to keep him home until the end which was a blessing. Even though he was ill I did not expect him to die so soon, I guess his body was just tired, I knew him close to 30 years, I do not recall much of my life without him. He was a kind man who gave me two wonderful children. This disease robbed him of this mind and then his body but it did not take his soul. I hope hes at peace and his body no longer hurts, and he can forgive me for all the time that I was impatient ., that some days it was just to much and sometimes I would get tierd. There is a empty void in my heart . I loved him and I will miss him, Good bye my dear William.
Oh, Chelly, my heart aches for you. You gave all you could, cared for and loved him until the end - and after. May you find some peace now, as he has. Bless you.
I am so sorry for the terrible lose to you and your family. I cannot imagine the pain you are going thru. You certainly are a model of a good and loving wife. He is now smiling down from heaven at you whispering, "Thank you" Prayers for your family...
Chelly, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are not to hard on yourself for being impatient. We all get impatient. This is a hard job. And you did wonderful. And your sweet William knows you did your best and is grateful for all you did for him. Sending you much love and many hugs. May you find peace in your heart and know that you did well.
Chelly, I too am so sorry for your loss of your dear William. We all get impatient-it's a hard job and emotionally wrenching. Be kind to yourself...he knew you loved him and took great care of him.
Oh Chelly, I truly believe that your dear William is at peace & his body is perfect. As the others said, don't be too hard on yourself. You did what many of us aren't able to do.......you kept him home until the end. Blessings & peace to you & your children.
Chelly,so sorry for you and the children,,he was much too young to pass. How wonderful you could keep him home to the end. You were indeed a marvelous caregiver.
Chelly- so sorry to hear about the loss of your young husband. Peace & blessings to you and your children. We all look back at our caregiving skills and wish we could do better, don't be hard on yourself. Take care.
Chelly. I am so sorry for your lose, he was much too young to pass. As ElaineH said ....You did what many of us aren't able to do, you kept him home and cared for him until the end. Hugs and prayers.
My deepest condolences on your loss. You did a wonderful job, we all go through the same feelings and it is hard to not feel badly when we get impatient. Hope you and your children find strength and peace in this difficult time.
Dear Chelly, As a very recent widow myself, not yet two months into this new life, I understand how raw this is and the feelings you express about your regrets for not being more patient...it may well be a normal feeling as I too share that with you. I send you my deepest sympathy as you begin to try to become adjusted to this new state..it is so hard..but you did a wonderful job caring for your DH and he knows that. And you were with him at home loving him to the last. Get some rest now...it is amazing how tired you must be feeling now...take care of yourself and and surround yourself with those who love you most..Blessings and Peace. Mimi
I am so sorry for your loss, yes he was very young. I lost my first husband at age 52, it was very sudden, I didn't have to go thru what you have been thru. You did the best you could for him, he knew you would, you have a whole new world ahead of you. Bless you and your children. Love Bonnie
Chelly, so sorry for your loss but happy that William has finally beat this horrible disease. Take time to grief, you have done a terrific job. May God grant you the peace that passess understanding and grant you comfort.
Chelly, Just checking in to see how you are doing. I know how difficult these past days have been for you. I hope you are getting some much needed rest. My sympathy is with you and your family.
I haven't been on this site in a while and just noticed your post. Chelly. I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.