goodbye my wife

micgrace
micgrace Member Posts: 131
My time as a caregiver is now over. Grace departed this mortal coil today after a brief illness from a glioblastoma multiforme. May she rest in peace.

Thanks for the support everyone.

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  • lovingwifedeb
    lovingwifedeb Member Posts: 183
    I am very sorry
    June 18th... A bad day for you... saying goodbye is not easy even when you think you are ready for it. Today was my husband's Life's Celebration... friends, family & coriander... Still reeling with disbelief. Yes, me most of all.

    So many days are attached with memories, not just today...

    My heart goes out to you today... another day of letting go.

    Peace to you.

    Deb
  • micgrace
    micgrace Member Posts: 131

    I am very sorry
    June 18th... A bad day for you... saying goodbye is not easy even when you think you are ready for it. Today was my husband's Life's Celebration... friends, family & coriander... Still reeling with disbelief. Yes, me most of all.

    So many days are attached with memories, not just today...

    My heart goes out to you today... another day of letting go.

    Peace to you.

    Deb

    June 19th
    June 19th actually, a different country being OZ Our best days like wedding and her birthday are the 18th. Thanks for the words of encouragement.
  • Karen82
    Karen82 Member Posts: 41
    micgrace said:

    June 19th
    June 19th actually, a different country being OZ Our best days like wedding and her birthday are the 18th. Thanks for the words of encouragement.

    I am sorry for your loss. I
    I am sorry for your loss. I hope you will see a better tomorrow. You will always keep her alive because you will always have her in your heart and I bet you have lots and lots of wonderful precious memories of her. My prayers are with you and your family.
  • karenbeth
    karenbeth Member Posts: 194
    so sorry
    My heart goes out to you and your family.

    Karen
  • micgrace
    micgrace Member Posts: 131
    karenbeth said:

    so sorry
    My heart goes out to you and your family.

    Karen

    pointless disease
    It was hard to take that a GBM can come out of no where and take a young woman (my wife) in the prime of her life without any prior illnesses. That is so random , so pointless and so cruel this disease.
  • DrMary
    DrMary Member Posts: 531 Member
    micgrace said:

    pointless disease
    It was hard to take that a GBM can come out of no where and take a young woman (my wife) in the prime of her life without any prior illnesses. That is so random , so pointless and so cruel this disease.

    Agreed - so pointless
    My father died from GBM about 40 years ago, and it seems that they really haven't made much headway in the fight against that particular beast. It's not lifestyle related and strikes young and old.

    I realize this will shock/offend some folks, but this is how I feel: There can't be a Devil, because he never showed up to collect my soul, which I would have gladly traded to cure my father's cancer (and, most recently, my husband's). And there better not be a God, cause he has some serious explaining to do if we ever run into each other.

    I'm so sorry you lost your lovely wife this way - it is not in the least bit fair or just. I do hope that you will someday be comforted by your memories of your wonderful lady - she sounded like a real trooper.
  • grandmafay
    grandmafay Member Posts: 1,633 Member
    Sorry
    I am so sorry. I know words won't help. Hopefully, just knowing you are not alone will help you through this time. My prayers are with you. Take time to grieve. Take care, Fay
  • mswijiknyc
    mswijiknyc Member Posts: 421
    so very sorry
    There isn't anything I can say to lessen the pain. You are in my thoughts.

    Love and hugs,
    April
  • micgrace
    micgrace Member Posts: 131

    so very sorry
    There isn't anything I can say to lessen the pain. You are in my thoughts.

    Love and hugs,
    April

    getting on with it
    My rellies have been rather supportive after Graces loss. At least Grace didn't suffer a long drawn out death from cancer like her brother did. I also have one uncle about to pass away from cancer also although he has beaten the survival odds by many months so far but appears on the way out now. 2 deaths of close relatives from cancer close together is a lot to take.
  • Lisa4502
    Lisa4502 Member Posts: 7
    micgrace said:

    getting on with it
    My rellies have been rather supportive after Graces loss. At least Grace didn't suffer a long drawn out death from cancer like her brother did. I also have one uncle about to pass away from cancer also although he has beaten the survival odds by many months so far but appears on the way out now. 2 deaths of close relatives from cancer close together is a lot to take.

    Sorry
    So dearly sorry for your loss.
  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    Many Sympathies
    So Sorry for your recent loss of your wife. May God bless you and give you the strength and peace you will need in this upcoming year. The first year is the hardest. I lost my dad to EC in March 2010.
    Tina in Va
  • Dottie1015
    Dottie1015 Member Posts: 2
    Sorry
    Saying I'm sorry just doesn't seem to be enough. My prayers are with you.
  • micgrace
    micgrace Member Posts: 131

    Sorry
    Saying I'm sorry just doesn't seem to be enough. My prayers are with you.

    update
    I am getting on with cleaning up after her passing. And the funeral to attend to in her home town.

    I also have the additional problem of my last blood relative Uncle may be deceased within a day or so from stomach and bowel cancer combined stemming from an initially undiagnosed oesophagal cancer.

    This funeral will have to be put on hold till after my wifes.
  • grandmafay
    grandmafay Member Posts: 1,633 Member
    micgrace said:

    update
    I am getting on with cleaning up after her passing. And the funeral to attend to in her home town.

    I also have the additional problem of my last blood relative Uncle may be deceased within a day or so from stomach and bowel cancer combined stemming from an initially undiagnosed oesophagal cancer.

    This funeral will have to be put on hold till after my wifes.

    Take Care
    Take care of yourself. This is a hard time and you are facing additional loss. Just remember that you are important, too. Take time to grieve. We are all here for you. Blessings, Fay
  • micgrace
    micgrace Member Posts: 131

    Take Care
    Take care of yourself. This is a hard time and you are facing additional loss. Just remember that you are important, too. Take time to grieve. We are all here for you. Blessings, Fay

    It is a very unusual and
    It is a very unusual and difficult time with my family being torn between 2 people dying of cancer within weeks of each other. The medicos were very surprised to see my Uncle survived the night again. Maybe he is trying to keep clear of my wifes funeral.
  • emtwoods
    emtwoods Member Posts: 37 Member
    micgrace said:

    It is a very unusual and
    It is a very unusual and difficult time with my family being torn between 2 people dying of cancer within weeks of each other. The medicos were very surprised to see my Uncle survived the night again. Maybe he is trying to keep clear of my wifes funeral.

    Bless Your Heart
    I am so sorry to hear of your troubles, and nothing anyone can say can take away your pain. Hold on to the memories, and take care of yourself.
  • ButterflyLake
    ButterflyLake Member Posts: 44
    Prayers for Grace's peaceful transition...
    and for you and yours to find comfort and joy in her memory. Warmest regards.
  • neverquit
    neverquit Member Posts: 220 Member
    micgrace said:

    It is a very unusual and
    It is a very unusual and difficult time with my family being torn between 2 people dying of cancer within weeks of each other. The medicos were very surprised to see my Uncle survived the night again. Maybe he is trying to keep clear of my wifes funeral.

    I have not been on line due
    I have not been on line due to a lightening strike that blew out my system (and no time to get the new parts), so I apologize for my late response.

    I am so sorry to hear about your wife having passed away; so young and so vital; it just makes no sense. I wish there were words to make you feel better, and if they exist, I don't know what they are other than my thoughts and prayers are with you. And your Uncle too; I have no words other than please take care of yourself.