Losing my Bobbie slowly and painfully

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I have not been on here for so long, but need to write my thoughts down. I shall probably waffle on, my darling husband is so ill now and I am losing him.  Feel so bloody angry, helpless, sad it really seems to be sinking in now.  What will we do without him, cannot not imagine my life or my childrens lives without him.  Our son Charlie, such a fantastic runner, Bobbie was his coach, he is letting it all go cannot focus at all without his Dad at his side, he is 17 yrs and become Essex 200m champ with his Dads coaching and help.  Then there is Tommy loves his football wanted to follow his Dad into the same profession, footballer but  he did not play this season because he  says his Dad is not there on the sidelines to cheer him on. God I could ramble on about all the things he will not be there for with all our children, but the others are older and have had his support and they all now have their partners to help them along as well as me.  Would not wish this on anybody watching your loved one dying slowly in front of you.  The pancreatic cancer has returned, after all he went through, that long horrible op and he seemed to be on the way back up and fighting fit, but this dreaded disease has returned, he is on a syringe driver with so much painkillers pumping in each day, he is so confused and frightened, he is not the Bobbie I used to know, I feel like I am caring for a complete stranger at times. but I do my best and I shall help him through and through right til the bitter end. I cannot sleep day or night because I keep watching him to see if he is breathing,  Feel so lost if only I could swap places, he just does not deserve what he is going through, he has been such a kind, funny man everybody who met him loved him so much and he gave so much love back. Never was there a dull day with him around.  He is my soulmate and I am losing him..............

So sorry to go on , feeling so sorry for myself when there are so many of you out there going through the same things.

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Im so sorry for you and your sons...nothing can take away your pain but keep strong and keep loving...sending you much love and many hugs glynis xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    My husband is also dying with pancreatic cancer. He isn't in pain at the moment and despite being very tired is not at the same stage as your husband.I don't know how i am going to carry on without him we've been together for 33 years.I am so afraid of what is still to come and watch for every change. My heart goes out to you, i know how you are feeling and will be thinking about you. Love Anita

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    duchess , huni, im so sorry, it has taken me a few days to answer this as it broke my heart, i know exactly how you feel as my lovely ju died 5 weeks ago, i dont know what to say, except you are ding an amazing job, and he is still their inside , and he very much knows your their with him, ju sat up (despite being unconcious and on syringe driver ) and hugged me the day before he died , the mac nurse had to leave the room she was crying so much, so all i can say is be very gentle with yourself, try and eat little and often as you will need all your strength , and im sending you all my love and gentle hugs xxxxxxxxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi. Im sat here at 3am in the morning sobbing at your post. I lost my darling husband yesterday and have 2 young daughters. You will get through it - the end wont be easy, but you will find the strength. My only words of advice would be make sure you tell him now everything you need to say, dont leave things too late. Make sure you do everything you can for him and have no regrets. And i know what you mean about watching the breathing, but you will get through.

    Sending you lots of strength

    Jo x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Dear Duchess I have tears in my eyes reading about Bobby.  My husband has mesothelioma (abestos of the lung) and we were told last year the average is 12 months and no cure.  I am picturing you sitting there with him.  I know he can hear you. I think it is harder for you looking at him and watching every day for signs.  You are a good person and the good will be returned to you in time but now is a very lonely time. I wish I could put my arms around you to take away the hollow and empty feeling.  Our thoughts are all with you now.

    Lots and love and kisses Theresa