Divvi, I am so sorry for your loss...you are in my thoughts and prayers. I believe you were one of the first kind people I met on this site....you had so much insight and comfort to offer me, and helped me face my journey in a better light. You have been such an amazing caregiver to your DH Jack, and I am sure he felt your love throughout this journey that you both faced together. Please stay in touch with all of us and let us know how you are doing. Love, Kathy
Divvi, you brought me to tears. I am so sorry. I can't begin to tell you how much you have helped me through all the years I've been here. You are so wise and I tried to follow some of the things you suggested. Some of them not soon enough. I wish you peace, but I know that won't come right away. Bless you, Divvi.
My dear friend, I grieve with you........as I have said so many times over the years, I have always thought we were kindred spirits. Both loving our husbands so deeply, and both wanted the same thing, just some happiness and quality of life for our sweethearts. I have no doubt your beloved Jack was able to fight so long is because of how much he too, loved you....and of course because of the amazing care and tenderness you gave him.
Perhaps another time, when the pain of loss isn't as fresh and raw I will be able to bring you more comfort by saying the standard "their whole again, or in a better place" .... for now, I can't seem to see past your heart breaking......and it makes mine break a little bit too....
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Perhaps that great love may bring the greatest loss...undoubtedly, that applies to you and Jack. Thanks for being such a role model to so many of us for so many years and for bringing your sense of humor to a touchy subject--your specialty--incontinence.
Divvi, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you are surrounded by comforting arms and God''s grace. I know the journey was not easy but Jack is free of this awful disease now. You were so wonderful to me when Rob and I were on our journey. I hate this for you! You will be in my thoughts and prayers throughout these difficult days. Much love!
Dear Divvi, my sympathies. A long road has ended for you.
Friends of mine celebrate each others' birthdays by doing a bit of "retail therapy" (shopping). My tribute to you is dried corn. Specifically, dried corn hanging on a bungee cord from a bird feeder, where squirrels come from the woods behind us to feast. Here's to Divvi and Jack, and all the Squirrelleys of the world! May your journey to come be a pleasant one!
Divvi,with tears in my eyes after reading your poem I wish you the very best,you've truly been and inspiration to all of us that have this terrible disease in our lives,God blest
Thank you all so very much for your kinds words wishes and prayers. It has been two weeks of emotional turmoil working thru all that has to get done. I am now able to say that my dear Jack passed in my arms and knowing how loved he was. If there is any consolation its that our spouses go ever so gently into that night . I feel very blessed and comforted to know his was so. We will hold a memorial service after new year. Thanks again to all of you dear friends your words mean so very much in our times of need. I know i echo all the others before me. I will surely be back to read and offer any support to those still on their journey. Hugs to you all- divvi*
Divvi, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. As many have already said, you are one of the people that we all look to for great advice and knowledge. Although you had some pretty awful experiences, you shared them with us in such a way that newbies saw some humor instead of running for the hills. I wish you peace and some true happiness in 2015 and beyond. PS: For over 2 months, I was not able to contribute to this site because I totally blanked out on my userID & password. Today it all came back to me. Hopefully that's a good omen for 2015!