Learning Lines

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Well, this is my first attempt at writing a blog,

On the 3rd may this year, my darling husband Jack who was 61 yrs old died, from Pancreatic Cancer, he was diagnosed with it in late January, early February. he was told he possibly had 6 to 12 months, more if he had Chemo, but as you can see, it was only just 3 months, and only 1 course of chemo. the tumour, we were told was 4cm x 7cm in size.

On my 50th birthday in April, Jack, Rachel & David bought me a Notebook and nice pen, so I could record all the things that mattered and so the children and their families could write and draw pictures in it. We didn't celebrate my birthday, how could we, but instead, we had a family holiday, we rented a house in Devon, that had enough room for 18 people, 13 adults and 5 children, Jack slept a lot, but we were all together and that is what mattered, on the last evening, we spent an hour taking photos, with Jack in each one, and at the end the Cameras were put on timers and we all sat together for the last time. 9 days after that Jack died, at home. But more about that next time.

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Laine,

    My deepest sympathy at your sad lost.  It was quick but only you know if Jack was in pain,and as to wether it was a good thing or bad thing. Watching someone you love in pain over a long period of time can have devastating effects on the family. May you find the strength for the road ahead.

    May Jack REST in PEACE.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    My condolences to you and your family.

    RIP Jack.  

    Love Julie X

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    So sorry you have suffered such a sad loss and hope you and your family can help each other on your journey Take care Elgee

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    hi laine, so sorry for your loss ,i too lost my husband, in march to skin cancer he was only 40,

    i send you my love and hugs , im here if you need someone to talk too ,

    take care jenni xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Laine, so sorry to hear of your sad loss. I lost my dad in April after only 8 weeks since diagnosis. He didn't get the chance to start chemo as his bowel perforated and he passed away two weeks later.

    We all had one last holiday together last November. I got married to my partner of 16 and a half years and we took both our families to Benidorm for a week instead of having a reception (18 adults and 5 kids). Dad slept most of the time too and I do feel guilty about trailing him all that way, but we didn't know then how seriously ill he was.

    I wish you and your family all the very best for the future.

    Christine xx