The end of our journey

Wpturner05
Wpturner05 Member Posts: 114
in Esophageal Cancer #1
This past evening, this beast of a cancer took my 37 year old husband away from me, my 8 year old and 12 year old and all of his family and friends. I am heart broken beyonds words, but want to thank all of you for being here and posting. I read these boards countless times everyday in order to gain knowledge and support. The recent weeks I did not post much, if at all, because of how difficult it was managing Kevin as well as my children. Most importantly though, I want you all to know that I appreciated you openness and honesty.

I hope to return and use our experience in order to help others on this board. I will need time to heal, but will try to make these boards as part of my healing process.

Sincerely,

Whitney
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  • jgwright
    jgwright Member Posts: 242
    #2
    We are SO sorry...
    And saddened. But it is over, and Kevin is at peace. The pain of this place is finding friends, only to know we may lose them. But we are better for having even a brief flash of their existence in our lives.

    Whitney, take care of yourself and your kiddos. Cry and grieve. And we join you.

    --Jerry
  • TerryV
    TerryV Member Posts: 887
    #3
    So sorry, Whitney!
    I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss! Kevin put up a strong fight and you've been right there beside him the whole time.

    My children are similiar ages. I can only imagine the heartbreak in your house right now. It's hard enough to deal with your own grief, but to having to help the little grieve - wow....

    There aren't words enough, Whitney. I pray you and your children find peace and are able to take comfort in each other. I'm sure you will find smiles again in your wonderful memories of Kevin.

    With much love and many hugs,

    Terry
  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
    #4
    TerryV said:

    So sorry, Whitney!
    I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss! Kevin put up a strong fight and you've been right there beside him the whole time.

    My children are similiar ages. I can only imagine the heartbreak in your house right now. It's hard enough to deal with your own grief, but to having to help the little grieve - wow....

    There aren't words enough, Whitney. I pray you and your children find peace and are able to take comfort in each other. I'm sure you will find smiles again in your wonderful memories of Kevin.

    With much love and many hugs,

    Terry

    So very sorry
    Dear Whitney,
    There are no words that I can say, just so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. It is heartbreaking to see someone so young struggle with this beast. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family especially your children. Many hugs to you.
    Donna70
  • Daisylin
    Daisylin Member Posts: 365
    #5
    Donna70 said:

    So very sorry
    Dear Whitney,
    There are no words that I can say, just so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. It is heartbreaking to see someone so young struggle with this beast. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family especially your children. Many hugs to you.
    Donna70

    Dear Whitney,
    I am so very sorry to hear your sad news. There are no words to express how sad I am for you, but I hope that you and your children can find comfort in memories. Your love for Kevin was evident in all your postings, and your sorrow must be so intense. I wish you peace and comfort in this terrible time.
    Love and hugs
    Chantal
  • bingbing2009
    bingbing2009 Member Posts: 177
    #6
    So Sorry
    Whitney,
    We am so sorry for your loss. This is a beast of a cancer and we hate what it has done to so many families. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    Melinda and Vaughn
  • Ginny_B
    Ginny_B Member Posts: 532
    #7
    So sorry
    I cannot imagine your pain. He was just too young to go. May he rest in God's peace and may you find comfort and strength as you travel this new road.
  • MomhasStage4EC
    MomhasStage4EC Member Posts: 39
    #8
    He was so young my deepest
    He was so young my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
    -Mandy
  • Zoe1
    Zoe1 Member Posts: 22
    #9
    I am so sorry for your loss
    I am so sorry for your loss ..I know saying that is just not enough but we can all relate to you all the people here in this site.

    Remember now that he is in a better place with God.

    Yes.. this site has helped me keep it together too.

    Will pray for you and your children.

    God bless
    Zoe
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #10
    I am so sorry
    Whitney,

    My heart is filled with sadness for you and your family. I know it has been a battle since his last chemo and SIR treatment. It is painful to see someone so young be taken by this disease.

    May God wrap you and your family in his loving arms and give you peace and support during this difficult time.

    With my deepest condolences,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina
  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #11
    Whitney, so sorry. Praying
    Whitney, so sorry. Praying for God's Love to surround you and give you and the children peace in the days ahead,
    Sandra
  • jss2011
    jss2011 Member Posts: 132
    #12
    sandy1943 said:

    Whitney, so sorry. Praying
    Whitney, so sorry. Praying for God's Love to surround you and give you and the children peace in the days ahead,
    Sandra

    loss
    I am so sad for you and your family.
    My prayers are with you.

    Julie
  • Wife of patient 50378
    Wife of patient 50378 Member Posts: 124
    #13
    Whitney
    I am so sorry.. my heart aches for you and your family... so... devastating. I pray you can find some comfort and peace...maybe in your cherished memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
    Sal
  • JReed
    JReed Member Posts: 428
    #14
    So very sorry
    Dear Whitney:

    I am so very sorry for all of you. Even though the pain and suffering are over for him, yours will continue for a little while longer. I have been told that the first year is the most difficult and losing very close loved ones myself, I found that to be true.

    May the beautiful memories you have made bring you and the kids peace and comfort for years to come.

    I want to thank you and your family for the contributions you have made to EC - I'm sure that many, many others yet to be diagnosed with EC will benefit from the knowledge gained during your battle with this beast.

    You and your family will remain in our prayers and thoughts.

    Love and Peace,
    Judy & Don
  • NikiMo
    NikiMo Member Posts: 342
    #15
    Whitney,
    I am so sorry to
    Whitney,

    I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. You were a wonderful wife and caregiver and stood with him through this terrible fight. I hope your family can find healing by knowing Kevin is at peace now.

    Niki
  • Heeran
    Heeran Member Posts: 171
    #16
    I'm sorry for your loss
    I'm 37 and I can't imagine being sick at my age. I'm so sorry for your loss. Absolutely not fair, not fair at all, that is way too young. I'm sure you did an amazing job as a caretaker, wife, and mother. Strength to your family during this difficult time.

    With love
    Heeran
  • fredswilma
    fredswilma Member Posts: 185
    #17
    Whitney
    I cannot find the right words, but know that you are and have been in my thoughts and prayers, and I know that we your online family, surrounds you with love and strength

    Ann
  • ritawaite13
    ritawaite13 Member Posts: 236
    #18
    So sad
    Whitney, my heart just breaks for you and your children. I am grieving for my husband Greg who passed on Oct 24 from this awful disease. Your Kevin was definately too young to leave this earth and his family. I have no profound words. I am just so so sorry.
    Sincerely,
    Rita
  • lilrusty
    lilrusty Member Posts: 49
    #19
    ritawaite13 said:

    So sad
    Whitney, my heart just breaks for you and your children. I am grieving for my husband Greg who passed on Oct 24 from this awful disease. Your Kevin was definately too young to leave this earth and his family. I have no profound words. I am just so so sorry.
    Sincerely,
    Rita

    Whitney
    Dear Whitney we are sorry for your loss of Kevin. No words can heal the heart but you can find strenght in all the wonderful memories you have. God bless you and your children.
    Peace & Love
    Chrissy
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #20
    The loss of one is a lost for all of us
    I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. It's just so terrible for those left behind. I will pray for you and your children.

    jan
  • AngieD
    AngieD Member Posts: 493
    #21
    lilrusty said:

    Whitney
    Dear Whitney we are sorry for your loss of Kevin. No words can heal the heart but you can find strenght in all the wonderful memories you have. God bless you and your children.
    Peace & Love
    Chrissy

    Oh, Whitney, I am so sorry
    Oh, Whitney, I am so sorry and sad to hear of your loss of Kevin. You and he were such a great team and put up such a strong fight. I'm hoping you have local help and support for you and the children. You know you have all our support here and are in out thoughts and prayers.
    Angie
    Husband,Larry, dx Stage IV June, 2011

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