I want all of my special friends to know that my husband passed away at home on a special day. After almost two weeks in the psych ward, and trying so hard to escape his mind, he stopped eating and drinking. He was just diagnosed less than two years ago with Alzheimer's. We brought him home on Friday. The night before my mother collapsed and coded next to Pat's hospital bed in front of my two boys. It took the doctors and nurses 45 minutes to bring her back. God could not save my Patrick, but he did save my Mom, who we desperately need on this journey. She is going to be okay. We had a wonderful "Irish Wake" for him on Friday night. Friends and family poured in and out all night to say goodbye. Pat passed away at 9:25 p.m. on Valentine's Day on his own terms in his own home with the people he loved the most right by his side. I am strong, but this is hard. My boys and I will be okay. This happened so quickly and I am grateful. Pat is grateful. Thank you so much for all of your kindness and support in the past few months. Please think of us this week. It is going to be special but difficult. xo
Oh Christine, I am shocked your beloved husband declined so quickly, but if it was on his terms, then it's a blessing. I have been so worried about you and the boys and your Pat. These are difficult days ahead, I'm sure but you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Glad your mom is okay; you'll definitely need her. (((HUGS)))
Dear Christine, There are no words to express my shock and sympathy. I will be thinking of you and your family this week and for a long time after that. God bless you, your sons, and your mother. myrtle
Christine, Please know that you and your family are in my heart, prayers and thoughts. I know this must be such a shock. It has happened so fast. May you find peace in your heart.
Please accept my sincere sympathy on Pat's passing. I know the coming months will be difficult for you all, but it's a blessing that you still have your mom to help you deal with your grief. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Thoughts and prayers added for you and your family. I would like to believe that your husband loved all of you enough to take his leave as early as possible to spare any more suffering for you. I know he will be the Special Angel looking out for all of you as you continue to live your lives finally free from this horrific disease.
Christine -- I can only imagine the sadness you and your boys feel at this time. I hope all of your happy memories will give you strength in the days ahead. I have admired that you have endured through a very intense and difficult progression of this terrible disease. Many prayers and blessings to you and your family.
Sincere condolences on losing your husband ... I'd like to think that he is now whole again, and watching over you and your sons. So glad your Mom will be ok. You will need her.
Thinking of you and your family, and wishing you the very best.
There is little I can add to the comments above, but I'm so sorry that you've gone through so much so fast. You have my sincerest condolences, Christine, & your boys too.
So sorry for the pain you and your children are feeling. A peaceful passing is all we can hope for. Hold onto your children and find hope for your future.
Oh Christine, I just got back in town from my husband's memorial service in our hometown where I got snowed in for 2 extra days. I am so sorry for your enormous loss. Your story was so much like ours...geri psych for two weeks after a very sudden decline with uncharacteristic agitation, hospice for 2 days and then slipping on into Heaven. I will pray for you and your family as you all now deal and adjust to all the changes and the loss. So sorry!