My darling husband of 52 years died in the hospice yesterday afternoon.
My heart is broken today.
This bravest of men suffered dreadfully with progression of his oesophageal cancer these last 10 months I can’t begin to tell you what he had to endure.
He was admitted to the Christie early in January and thence by ambulance to hospice for his last two weeks of life. I stayed by his side for this past month, sleeping in a recliner chair by his bedside.
My overwhelming emotion at present is relief that he has been released from his struggle. He had 3 oesophageal stents in situ. I am glad that he wasn’t in any pain at the end of his life.
That was always his biggest fear and I’m so grateful he was at least spared that fate.
He once promised me, months ago now, that when he died he was going to “take all this sadness with me and leave you to the joy of living”.
I’m holding you to that promise my most brave and valiant man. My life will never be the same, I will miss you so very much, but I will try my very best to stay strong ~ as you urged me be. 💕
Thank you to all who have kept us in your hearts and prayers during this pilgrimage. I’ve read GN most days and know how blessed I have been to have so much outpouring of friendship and love. I’ve been quite humbled to be honest. Xxx
Just saying how sorry I am to hear your very sad news. Your love for each other shone through. Life is sometimes incredibly cruel. This is one of those times. Sending love and care to a very special lady x
A wonderful tribute to the kind of man your husband must have been to be selflessly considering your needs in his advice to you. Thank you for writing what must have been a very difficult post.
Thank you for taking the time to share this sad news with your many gransnet friends. The love you shared with your darling man will stay with you and I hope give some comfort as you live with his legacy, the joy of living Sincere condolences
I can’t tell you how sad I am to hear this. With his determination and his positivity, it was my fervent hope that he would defy the odds. My condolences to you, and to your family.
Im so sorry to read your sad news. Grief is a terrible pain and I really feel for you . Sending you my sincere condolences and a big hug . Take care and God bless you Esmay 💐
Dear FGT I’m so sorry. I have been thinking about you and praying for you both. I know only too well how much it hurts to lose your lifelong love and I’m saddened for you. Sending you a gentle hug. You have so many friends here who will support you. You know where I am if you want to talk. Much love and sympathy.
I have been thinking about you, and am so sorry to hear the sad news about your beloved husband, FGT2 and send you and your family my deepest condolences.
His words to you are wonderful, hold them close and remember them always. He once promised me, months ago now, that when he died he was going to “take all this sadness with me and leave you to the joy of living”. What a generous, kind and lovely thought. He must have been a very special man.
So sorry to hear your very sad news Friedgreentomatoes2 your husband must have been a very kind and caring man. My thoughts and sympathies are with you.
Your dear man is at peace now having fought so very bravely. Take comfort in that you were fortunate to have a wonderfully happy marriage and a treasure of a husband. As others say take of yourself now too. 💐