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Death of a partner

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Lindylooby Sun 11-May-14 18:44:17

Oh Grannygrunt, I am so sorry you have lost your dh.
I so understand how you are feeling at the minute as my dh died on16.04.2013. Like your husband it was sudden, went in hospital with what wethought was a chest infection only to be told 4 days later on his birthday that he had weeks to live, he died 4 days later.
at the moment you must be feeling in a parallel world, so much to organise, so many kind wishes and people to love you. I don't think it really hit me until after the funeral, as I would imagine Mike would suddenly reappear and this would have just been a nightmare.
please feel free to pm me and we canchat, I must say that the lovely ladies on gn gave me such support in those first few weeks and months. I have done the 'firsts', in fact today is thd 2nd birthday I have had since his death, just expect life to be different, take enjoyment from your family, cry, laugh, grieve and celebrate as the will takes you. You never get over it, how could you? You just learn to live this different life.
I send you my very best, remember pm me anytime. [Flowers]

Greenfinch Sun 11-May-14 18:42:05

I feel your sadness Granny flowers.Week-ends must be especially hard.

Kiora Sun 11-May-14 18:38:11

Oh I do hope ( I know) one of the gransneters can help you through this terrible time. Your love for your husband shines through this post. He sounds as though he was a lovely man. I can hardly imagine your pain and wish I could help. You've been through such a lot and have been so brave. I hope you keep posting. My condolences and a (((((((hug))))))) I will be thinking of you. flowers

Nonu Sun 11-May-14 18:33:14

Granny are you a new poster?

There are sooo many lovely, sweet kindhearted folk on this site who have been through what you have and will offer lots of love and sympathy.

Keep posting, it is very helpful!

smile

Ariadne Sun 11-May-14 18:32:30

Oh grannygrunt my heart goes put to you; it must be such a dreadful time. I can only send you love and a shoulder to lean on, but there are other grants who will be with you very soon, and who will know just how you are feeling. (hug)

grannygrunt Sun 11-May-14 18:27:45

I sadly lost my husband of 33 years two weeks ago. He suffered from COPD and had a heart attack seven years ago.
He was taken ill (with exacerbation of COPD) about five weeks ago and was rushed to hospital. We thought that our prayers had been answered when the doctors said he was well enough to go home. Sadly he passed away one week later in his sleep at the age of 66 years.
I awoke to find him dead beside me. I desperately tried CPR until the ambulance arrived but despite all efforts by me and paramedics (who were brilliant) deep down inside I knew there was no hope.
I went to see my beloved husband in the chapel of rest because I didnt want the last time I saw him to be that traumatic day and he looked so much more peaceful there.
My family have been wonderful and I am lucky to have loving caring children, grandchildren, a great grandchild and a dear friend but can other gransnetters tell me how to begin living without my husband, friend and soulmate! He was such a lovely man.
I miss his kindness, his loving ways, his knowledge, his jokes, the way he continually had a remote control in his hand and his whistling (which often got on my nerves when he was alive).
I know it is early days yet, and that time will probably help to heal the pain of my broken heart but what can I do in the meantime? I just can't imagine what it will be like without this wonderful man in my life!