My husband - Chris - died on the 2nd May 2009 because he had anal cancer. He knew he was going and we spoke about lots and lots of things before he died. That is why I am just not prepared for the huge amount of guilt I feel now. I feel guilty that the world hasn't stopped turning round even though he has died. I feel like everything should stop as a mark of respect. I also feel very guilty that he had to be so ill he had to die. What a cruel cruel thing it is to make someone so ill their body just stops working. I wasn't ready for him to go. I really really hope these are normal feelings because I must hang on to my sanity for the sake of my 3 children. I have never known sadness like I feel right now. I can't believe that I will not hear his voice or feel his touch again. We were married for almost 32 years and I have known Chris for 34 years - since I was 16. What happens now? Ailsa
Hi everyone. I just can't keep away can I!? First of all - please join us on here Dave. I keep flitting between the posts and will continue to do so but it would be lovely if you joined us on here as well Dave.
Lynne - I can't believe the trouble with the Halifax. I will have to ring Abbey again when I get home but I dread it more and more after reading about your problems. I am sorry you had to go through that but it sounds sorted now. Maybe a complaint will save someone from going through the same in the future.
I couldn't resist coming on because when I called at the cemmy before setting off down here - my bench had been installed!!! It looks lovely and I sat on it with Stu & Toni. I have sent a photo to facebook from my mobile. I was so happy I cried.
Helen - I will be thinking about you and the kids this weekend. Your friends organising the charity fundraising sound lovely - you are so lucky to have such sincere friends.
I seem to have a queue forming to use this PC so I will say bye for now. Take care. Ailsa xxx
Hi Ailsa, i've been to look at your pic , the bench is lovely and like Sue says we would love to see a close up of the plaques . Hope your having a fab time , yes its amazing how we are all drawn to this thread , i will miss you all next week , thats for sure . Thats why i've put the complaint in Ailsa so no body else has to go through what i've been through these last few months . It would be funny if it wasn't so stressfull . Hope every thing goes well tommorow , i'm so glad your bench is in place .
Lynne xxxxxxxxxxxx
Ailsa, have a fantastic time at the wedding. Helen let's hope that things go smoothly on Sunday. Sue love to you for Sunday too. Lynne, I hope you are all organised for your little break.
Judi, Esme, Gayle, Dot, Manda and everyone else I hope you are having a reasonable evening.
I have been out shopping today. Not that interested but it won't do itself will it.
Love and angel hugs x x Patricia x x
Hi - I had a close up as well which I have sent to FB. If you click on it you can read the words. Hope everyone is okay. Ailsa xx
Hi all
A lot of you know me from the other thread .
For those of you who dont know me.My lovely wife Nic died on october the 7th of secondary bone cancer "primary breast".Ive got two boys George 8 and Freddie 1.Nic was pregnant with Freddie whilst receiving treatment.
Im just trying to muddle through as best I can.I have found the people on this site a great support I suppose its because "everyones in the same boat".
Thanks Dave x
HAVE SEEN IT, AND IT IS TRULY PERFECCT XX
sue xx
Dear Dave,
So, so sorry to hear about your lovely wife.
Please come and move in with us on this thread; we support one another in every way that we can, and even manage a laugh or two along the way. My husband died 6 mnths ago on sunday; details are on my profile, so won't bore everyone with them again, but you're very welcome to read them if you wish.
sue x
Hi Dave and welcome to our thread , i have read your posts on the other thread and i'm so sorry for the loss of your lovely wife Nic . What an amazing job your doing bringing your boys up . Do you have any family to support you ? . I hope you get some comfort from this site , its been a godsend to me sincei lost my lovely husband 20 weeks ago (prostate cancer ) . Anything we can help you with just holler ..
Hi Patricia , hope your feeling better today , i enjoyed our chat again the other nght xxx
Wheres everybody else , hope everybody is doing ok xxxxxxxxxxx
Lynne xxxxxxxx
So glad you found us Dave. Please excuse me as I am being a bit excited about Chris's bench showing up in the cemmy today before I left for the weekend. How are you, George & Freddie? Ailsa xx
why aren't you packing????????
No, you can't get the bench in there!!!!!! Hope you haev a fab time - can't wait to see pics. tell sis to keep her bag very close to her!!!
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