I would like to let you know that, sadly, my DH passed away just after midnight today. Last Thursday, his breathing changed and became very laboured and they told us the end was coming. He had lost the ability to chew and swallow a few weeks ago, so we knew this might change things quickly. We stayed with him for most of the weekend, talking to him, holding his hands, etc. I would like to think that on some level he knew we were there. So not even three years after his diagnosis and at the age of 65, we have to say goodbye to our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. I am thankful that he has been released from this dreadful disease and I suppose the rest of us have as well. Still, it is so difficult to contemplate moving forward without him.
I haven't been on this site nearly as long as some and I haven't been a frequent poster, but it would be impossible to measure what I have gained by being here. The shared wisdom, advice and compassion has been invaluable. Thank you each and every one.
I send you sincere sympathy, nbgirl. So good that you were with him at the end, he would have known and felt your love. Hope that the days ahead will not be too difficult. cassie*
I'm sorry nbgirl for the loss of your husband. I remember you just coming on such a short time ago. It all kept getting worse for us too which I think is generally what EOAD is like. He's been released from this where it would only have gotten worse. My condolences to you.
nbgirl, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. I hope your thoughts are filled with good memories of the love and life you two shared.
So sorry for your loss, nbgirl. So many of us seem to be losing their spouses at this time. Although we have been saying goodbye to them in bits and pieces for some time, that final goodbye is something we're not prepared for. It's been 4 weeks for me now and it's still hard for my mind and heart to process that he's really gone.
Thank you all for the messages of comfort and sympathy - they mean so much. There is no other group of people who understand like those on here. Even though DH had been out of our lives on a daily basis for some time now, there is just something about the finality of the passing that I didn't quite anticipate. Even reading his obituary in the local paper today was an out-of-body experience............so difficult.
Lorrie, I am thinking of you at this time and hope your dear husband will be set free soon.