The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Goodbye & Thank You

peterz54
peterz54 CSN Member Posts: 341
edited September 2012 in Colorectal Cancer #1
My wife Patricia died this week after a very rough year, having been diagnosed with Stage IV last November. Sad to say, but the best part of this journey, from a humane medical perspective, was the round-the-clock care & pain managment provided by Hospice those last 5 days.

Before signing off from this forum I want to express my gratitude for the support many of you have extended in various ways, and to also wish all of you the best as you continue your journeys.

peter
Like Care
«13

Comments

  • abackhou
    abackhou CSN Member Posts: 77 Member
    #2
    So Sorry
    Peter,

    I am so shocked and sorry for the loss of Patricia. It must be comforting to you knowing that you both had that special time together all these years. It must be nice to know that she was comforted by Hospice and I wish you all the very best to you and your family at this moment.

    Andrew
    Like Care
  • steved
    steved CSN Member Posts: 834 Member
    #3
    Thank you
    Peter, I just wished to thank you for your contributions to this family. It has affected many though out the world and for that I wish to express my gratitude. I am so sorry for kyour loss and my thoughts are very much with you in your grief. After a hard year fighting this illness together I hope you both find peace in the fact that the fighting can now stop. I am pleased to hear that last few days were marked by humanity and care- something you have always shown in your own posts.

    I hope you find a way to grieve to your loss and move forward in your own life.

    Steve
    Like Care
  • joemetz
    joemetz CSN Member Posts: 493
    #4
    so sorry
    Peter

    so sorry for your loss. And, so sorry that you've had such a terrible year.

    my condolences and heart felt prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

    hugs

    Joe
    Like Care
  • Maxiecat
    Maxiecat CSN Member Posts: 544 Member
    #5
    Peter, I am so sorry to
    Peter, I am so sorry to hear about your wife Patricia. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Alex
    Like Care
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #6
    Dear Peter
    I am so sorry to hear this news.

    May you find some comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain.

    Prayers for you and all those who loved Patricia.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
    Like Care
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #7
    love never dies pete
    smile if you can i am sure you have lots of memories.

    hugs,
    pete
    Like Care
  • SharonVegas
    SharonVegas CSN Member Posts: 189
    #8
    I'm very sorry Peter. You
    I'm very sorry Peter. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May peace be with you and your family.
    SharonVegas
    Like Care
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #9
    SharonVegas said:

    I'm very sorry Peter. You
    I'm very sorry Peter. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May peace be with you and your family.
    SharonVegas

    feel so sorry Peter!
    Will pray for her and you , have a big hug!
    Like Care
  • toyfox
    toyfox CSN Member Posts: 158 Member
    #10
    So Sorry
    So sorry for your loss.
    Thoughts and prayer for you and your family.
    Linda
    Like Care
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #11
    Condolences
    Sending my condolences to you and your family. I'm sorry for your loss and commend you for being such a wonderful caregiver - a job that is harder than any other one there is. Your love showed through all your posts. May comfort surround you at this time. Know that you will be missed on this board and don't ever hesitate to come back and give us updates on you. May you find peace in times ahead.

    Kim
    Like Care
  • mom_2_3
    mom_2_3 CSN Member Posts: 953 Member
    #12
    Peter
    Peter,

    My condolences to you and your family. I know that the time with your wife on this earth was all too brief. Your love and support for her was apparent to us via your posts and writing.

    I hope that the coming days are filled with memories of the love and happiness that you shared.

    Hugs,
    Amy
    Like Care
  • fatbob2010
    fatbob2010 CSN Member Posts: 467 Member
    #13
    So Sorry
    Peter, So sorry to hear of your loss. Perhaps there is some peace in knowing that Patricia is no longer in pain. Please do not be afraid to grieve your loss since that is a natural and important part of her passing. Prayers of comfort and healing...
    Like Care
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #14
    fatbob2010 said:

    So Sorry
    Peter, So sorry to hear of your loss. Perhaps there is some peace in knowing that Patricia is no longer in pain. Please do not be afraid to grieve your loss since that is a natural and important part of her passing. Prayers of comfort and healing...

    Condolences
    Thank you for your contributions to the site. I read much of what you posted and know that it was a hard struggle on you both.

    I am very sorry for the loss of your spouse...

    It's hard to read all of these stories, but we know they are a reality.

    This is an extremely difficult time on the board right now...

    Time will not heal all wounds - but Time does have a way of softening the pain that allows us to move forward to the next dawn.

    I hope that one day you will be able to heal.

    -Craig
    Like Care
  • tommycat
    tommycat CSN Member Posts: 790 Member
    #15
    Very very sorry to hear
    Very very sorry to hear about your lovely wife---what a time your family has had! Again, my sincerest condolences.
    If there was ANYTHING good that came out of all this, is that we had a chance to meet you. I really enjoyed reading your sensible posts and the way you responded to posts and questions.
    Very sorry for your pain and loss.
    hugs from California~
    Tommycat
    Like Care
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #16
    Peter
    I'm so sorry to hear this. It's nice to know that hospice took very good care of Patricia the last few days, that's the point of hospice.
    You were an incredible supportive advocate for Patricia, we should all be so lucky to have someone like you in our corner.

    My condolences...
    -phil
    Like Care
  • YoVita
    YoVita CSN Member Posts: 590 Member
    #17
    My condolences
    I am so sorry for your loss. I appreciated your many research-based posts. Good to hear that hospice helped you both the last few days. Peace.
    Like Care
  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins CSN Member Posts: 509 Member
    #18
    Peter
    So sorry for your loss. May Patricia now rest in peace.
    Sandy
    Like Care
  • janie1
    janie1 CSN Member Posts: 753 Member
    #19
    Momof2plusteentwins said:

    Peter
    So sorry for your loss. May Patricia now rest in peace.
    Sandy

    Dear Peter
    Such heartbreaking news. Much peace and love to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your research. You were a very caring husband. It is good to hear that Hospice was there for support and giving comfort to Patricia. I am always so amazed at the people who are involved with hospice.....very special people.
    Will be thinking of you.
    Like Care
  • tanstaafl
    tanstaafl CSN Member Posts: 1,312 Member
    #20
    abackhou said:

    So Sorry
    Peter,

    I am so shocked and sorry for the loss of Patricia. It must be comforting to you knowing that you both had that special time together all these years. It must be nice to know that she was comforted by Hospice and I wish you all the very best to you and your family at this moment.

    Andrew

    sorry
    Peter, I am sorry for your loss. You worked hard to provide the best support possible, that meant a lot to your wife. I am glad hospice provided real comfort. Thank you for your contributions here.
    Like Care
  • steveandnat
    steveandnat CSN Member Posts: 886
    #21
    So sorry
    I'm so sad to hear about Patricia. The one thing that does put me at peace is knowing she is no longer in pain. I willpray for both you and Patricia. Jeff
    Like Care

Discussion Boards