My husband died in my arms on the 2nd May (2009) - what happens now?

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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

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    Had a bath.. Got my hot choc and off to bed.. I know how to have a good time..
    Hope you all have a good nights sleep....
    Dont stay up too late,,,,lots of love and hugs kaz xx
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    Night Kaz i wont be long after you, had enough of today
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    Hi Everyone,
    Well my day not been to bad but work kept me busy and i think that helps me. I also had to visit the dentist this week needed a filling sorted i hate going but was scared it would get to the weekend and it would get sore. Helen hope you get on ok at the wedding. I have nothing planned for the weekend but working tomorrow. My sister going on holiday on Wed for a fortnight so i will be kept busy looking after my dad he doesn't keep good health and has breathing problems so can't do much for his self. Well i will get off to bed i think i will try the diazapam tonight again just hope i don't get to depended on them. Speak again soon hope you all have a good weekend or the best you can.
    Take Care
    Fiona xxxxxxxxxxxx
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    Hi Gayle must be the week for dentists , i hate them too . Have a good weekend too xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    Good mornoing all , well i made it through the night , slept quite well really think i was exhausted or maybe all the pain killers . I dont feel to bad at the moment but i expect when his daughter gets here itn will be worse . I'm taking my wreath up to the grave this morning and we are all going up at 4.30 to release the balloons with the little ones . His other daughter in Afghan is going to light a canlde in the chappel at the same time , poor thing being on her own . They've both left a lovely message on his face book page , they really do miss him so much (as we all do ) Anyway i'll get on if the weather stays nice we'll have another BBq (3rd on the run now ) but its easier than cooking for 10 , someone else will do the BBQ cooking and i'll just do the other stuff (and clearing up )
    Hope to catch up with you all later , hope everybody else has a good day ..

    Take care

    Lynne xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    Hope it goes ok today Lynne, thinking of you xxxx kaz
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    Morning

    I survived!!! After all the worrying the song wasn`t played, unless I missed it?? No, to be honest it wasn`t really the time as the wedding was so busy and only a small group of people knew Paul. I nearly went home about 10 0 clock, listening to the band and a friend of Paul`s just walked past me, took my hand and gave me a peck on the cheek, saying you ok?? Well that started me off!!! Daughter was quite concerned but I went to the ladies, let the tears out and composed myself. Even had a dance.

    Ailsa I don`t find a few more drinks makes me cry anymore, my tears last night were after just one or 2.

    Well the celebrations carry on today, it`s an open house at the bride and grooms home. Having mixed feelings about going there now, having to chat and be sociable again!! I sound a right miserable *** don`t I lol? but daughter wants to go so we`ll probably pop in later this afternoon.

    Ailsa good luck with the decorating.

    Lynne have a lovely day if you can, weather`s looking good. Hope everyone else has a good day xxx


    Helen
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    lynne

    Lots of good wishes coming your way today
    sue x
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    Hi All just waiting for everyone to get here , Helen i'm glad you survived it , isn't it lucky we have grown up children to help us out in these situations , i'm usually like you fine (or pretend to be )untill someone asks me , that happened a couple of weeks ago , i was fine then my son said "you ok mum" well that was it , but i supose if they didn't ask we'd wonder why . Interflora have just delivered a massive bunch of flowers , 6 balloons and chock for me (hands of Kaz ) from his daughter in Afghan , i cant wait to take them up .I've been trying to keep busy all day , i've cleared the garage and shed out , i've got everything out for the bbq , just need that sun to keep shining now ..
    Thanks for good wishes Sue and everybody else , i hope your all haveing a good day , i supose Kev will be at footie wont he .

    Speak later

    Lynne xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    I`m being a bit wobbly again!!! Not sure if I want to go to this `house do` this affy. It just seems so much harder without Paul so sat having a weep while daughter gets ready, she really wants to go!

    Feel like curling up on the couch but suppose I`ll have to go and get ready myself. Just feel emotional and worried about crying there with a few people I don`t really know xxx

    That was lovely from his daughter Lynne, all helps a little bit

    Helen xxx