Charlie is in heaven

JaneE2366
JaneE2366 Member Posts: 289 Member
in Esophageal Cancer #1
Hello All,
Haven't been very good at posting lately.....most of my energy was caring for Charlie and keeping up with his CaringBridge site.
With a very heavy heart, I need to tell you Charlie went home to be with the Lord last night. He had been under hospice care in the hospital since last Thurday. I am already lost without him.
He fought a good fight.....He was 10 days shy of hitting the 2 year mark of being diagnosed with stage iv EC. He is at peace now....no more suffering....no more pain....no more worrying about me.
I hope this doesn't discourage any of you from fighting.....he often said it was worth it.
Stay strong,
Jane
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  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    #2
    My Heartfelt Sympathies
    Hello Dearest Jane
    May I send to you my deepest heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on the recent loss of Charlie.
    Wow! You were both such strong, positive, fighters! Of course it was all worth it! Yes, he is now in a much better place. He and my dad will become the best of friends. We will see them again Jane. Until we meet again. We will see them on the "Other Side." You take care of yourself now. Give yourself at least a year to mourn and grieve. Keep in touch when you can! We love you and send many hugs. Tell my dad hello Charlie!
    Tina in Va
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #3
    I am so sorry to hear that Charlie has left us.
    Jane,

    I am so sorry to hear the news about Charlie. He battled this disease for a very long time. I know you miss him very much but I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that Charlie is now in a place where the pain and suffering of cancer can no longer reach him.

    I pray that God will provide you with comfort and peace during this very difficult time.


    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina
  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
    #4
    Thinking of you in your
    Thinking of you in your grief. What a fight you all fought. Loved reading the words, "It was worth it." Hope that gives encouragement to others. I thought it beautiful.
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  • mrsbotch
    mrsbotch Member Posts: 349
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    I am so sorry
    I just lost my husband 3 weeks ago and this beast of a cancer shows no mercy. At least our husbands are no longer suffering. It is us who are left behind that are felling all the pain. Know that many people share your grief. I am so sorry jane


    barbara
  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
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    So sorry
    Dear Jane,
    I had been wondering what was going on with Charlie and thought no news good news. But I see that it was not good news at all. So sorry you have lost your Charlie. I will be praying and thinking of you in these following days. He did sure fight the good fight and I am glad he acknowledged it was worth the fight. You were a strong caregiver and a brave companion on this road we all call EC. take care, hugs from afar to you and your family.
    Donna70
  • GerryS
    GerryS Member Posts: 227 Member
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    I'm sorry..........
    Those of us fighting this disease are sadened when we lose one our comrades. He fought the good fight and we will continue to fight on. God Bless you......

    Gerry
  • tb7
    tb7 Member Posts: 52
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    Saddened by your news . . .
    Jane, so sorry to see your posting. You and I joined within a few months of each other, so I have followed your story for a long time. I have not been posting much either, just too much going on all the time, don't seem able to carve out the time to be active on this site. I wish you peace and contentment and that you will find comfort in the thought that you and Charlie enjoyed so much additional time together. You also did so much with and for him to combat his disease. May you, in time, reflect on and enjoy the many happy memories shared together.

    Take care and best always,

    Trisha
  • nancyann3
    nancyann3 Member Posts: 173 Member
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    tb7 said:

    Saddened by your news . . .
    Jane, so sorry to see your posting. You and I joined within a few months of each other, so I have followed your story for a long time. I have not been posting much either, just too much going on all the time, don't seem able to carve out the time to be active on this site. I wish you peace and contentment and that you will find comfort in the thought that you and Charlie enjoyed so much additional time together. You also did so much with and for him to combat his disease. May you, in time, reflect on and enjoy the many happy memories shared together.

    Take care and best always,

    Trisha

    Very sorry Jane
    So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

    Nancy
  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 Member Posts: 599
    #11
    Jane,
    I am so sorry to hear
    Jane,

    I am so sorry to hear your news. I know you will miss Charlie with all your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

    Lots of hugs,
    Cindy
  • sal314
    sal314 Member Posts: 599 Member
    #12
    So Sorry Jane
    My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May the fact that Charlie is now with Jesus, whole and at peace, give you strength and comfort in the days and weeks to come.

    Wonder if he's met my dad yet?:( My dad went home exactly a month ago today.

    Blessings & a BIG Cyber Hug,
    Sally
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
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    that poem was read at my Mom's funeral
    Father Rick read that poem at my Mom's funeral..Feb. 16th 2009...

    jan
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #14
    Such sad news
    I'm so very sorry for your loss...my prayers follow you each and every day.

    jan
  • linda1120
    linda1120 Member Posts: 389
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    oriontj said:

    Such sad news
    I'm so very sorry for your loss...my prayers follow you each and every day.

    jan

    Charlie
    Dear Jane,

    I am saddened by your news of losing Charlie. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace as you move forward.

    God's Blessings,

    Linda & Jim
  • lindadanis
    lindadanis Member Posts: 235
    #16
    So Sorry to hear about "Charlie"
    Jane, I just read that you lost your husband to this horrible cancer and I just wanted to say I'm so sorry about this loss. I lost Ed back in September, 2010 as you know. It is such a horrible cancer and no one should ever have to go through what these patients go through.
    Keep strong, keep believing and remember "he is up there with the angels watching over you".
    If you ever need to talk to me, please let me know.

    Linda
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  • cher76
    cher76 Member Posts: 292
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    Dear Jane,
    So sorry to hear
    Dear Jane,
    So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My husband was also diagnosed with stage IV ec in October 2010, so I understand the pain and suffering that your husband and you have gone through. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead knowing that Charlie is at peace in Heaven.
    Cheryl
  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
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    Jan, My thought's and
    Jan, My thought's and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord hold you close in His arm's and give you the comfort so needed.
    Sandra
  • K_ann1015
    K_ann1015 Member Posts: 500
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    Jane, I am so sad by
    Jane,

    I am so sad by Charlie's passing and by knowing the grief that you feel. I know you both enjoyed seeing Cardinals. I always think of & pray for the two of you when I see them. Recently I saw a female without the female & got worried (as you know-they are usually in pairs)---thinking Charlie had made a turn for the worse.... but when I took a step to look around the kitchen woodwork I saw the male---he was watching the female. Knowing he was so, ill, I worried. But I was reminded that God was taking care of him,,, and you. I am so happy to have witnessed your love and care for him this past many many months. You were an awesome caregiver. You set an example for the others here. I am sad that you have to go through this & glad you have such a support network. thanks for all you have shared on this site---so many have benefited that you may not even realize the extent of it!
    Bless you & take care
    kim
  • MRapp226
    MRapp226 Member Posts: 44
    #21
    So sorry
    Hi Jane. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. I know it is hard to accept but like you said, he isn't suffering any longer. I pray to God to provide you with strength during these next few days, weeks and months.

    With sympathy,
    Melissa

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