A quote for those blessed with a spouse:

Well, mine died 27 years ago but I had nearly lost him when we had been married for just 3 years. Brain bleed due to an aneurysm. One day fine, next day collapsed. He was lucky in that although it changed his life he didn't drop dead that day, so yes, treat every day as if it might be the last.

That's good to know Macaydia. Lovely for you too Fartooold 😊

My DH may not be the man he once was due to suffering a massive stroke but he is still ‘my’ man, and I do feel blessed that he pulled through. 🙏🏾

Tuliptree

Well that’s a good punch in the gut for some of us, isn’t it? Thanks

In what way?

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Life goes on for others Tuliptree
Taking their joy away doesn’t increase ours so hey.

Have a lovely evening all of you. x

Agree with you FGT2.

I am, like you, grieving the loss of my beloved OH - but knowing that others might be treasuring their time together brings a certain kind of quiet contentment.

Because that's how it should be.

That's very poignant Macaydia thank you for posting it. How lovely too that some posters can be kind and generous after suffering their own losses, that really is special.

Tuliptree - The title of the thread was totally clear.

Viceversa, we had our 58th anniversary last weekend, OH didn't know, he has Alzheimers, .he still tells me he loves me and I wouldn't swap him for the world.

BlueBelle

I m grateful I got rid of both my spouses 🤣

That made me laugh, BlueBelle

Celebrity homilies get on my nerves especially when they state the bleeding’ obvious.

FGT another here who would like to thank you for your ever present kindness and thoughtfulness for others.

I'm grateful for mine, he drives me mad at times as I'm sure I do him, but he's my best friend and I know he'd move heaven and earth for me.

pably15 how lovely and how sad. What a blessing he can still tell you he loves you.

Thank you Rosie

I think all those who like me feel they have been blessed with a spouse who made them complete would not take exception to the thread or its comments.
This is not a bereavement post or designed to bring down those who have posted- I wish everybody could be as fortunate as I believe I have been - and indeed am as my entire life has been shaped by knowing we somehow got it right!

My love of 38 years passed away suddenly on Tuesday. I just want to go with him.

Basgetti sincere condolences.

So sorry to hear that Basgetti.

Ahh Basgetti you must be very raw, a big 🤗 of understanding please take care he would want you to be ok x

Basgetti 💐

Sincere condolences Basgetti 💐

Oh Basgetti, so so sorry to read that - it's all so raw for you. Many of us will know how you feel.

Basgetti

Basgetti

My love of 38 years passed away suddenly on Tuesday. I just want to go with him.

So sorry. Hope you have loved ones with you right now. Very sad 💐💐

Basgetti

I consider myself blessed with a spouse. Thank you for this quote Macaydia it resonates with me.. We have been married 46 years and both try to live and love every day as though it was our last.

pably15

Viceversa, we had our 58th anniversary last weekend, OH didn't know, he has Alzheimers, .he still tells me he loves me and I wouldn't swap him for the world.

That's lovely, pably15. Alzheimers is such a horrible disease - but I'm glad he can still say he loves you.

Basgetti

My love of 38 years passed away suddenly on Tuesday. I just want to go with him.

I'm so very sorry for your loss, Basgetti.