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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    Are you packed yet.
    Money...Phone...Wine...Tissues...CHOCOLATE...Photos...Really high shoes you cant really walk in...Bikini...Woolly hat and gloves...more chocolate..extra box of hankies.....Go girl xxxxx kaz
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    I went to London the weekend before John was taken into hospital. I was cajoled into going too. I thought that I couldnt burden my friends on their break.It turned out that they were grateful for being able to hold my hand into the early hours and get toilet roll to mop up the tears when the tissues ran out. They only ask because they want to help you. You must do what you feel is right for you, but for the right reasons for you, not your fear for your friends. I would urge you to consider it.
    I dont know about you but whenever I have had girlie weekends away, we never get much sleep anyway....for talking, drinking, etc. Take care and dont worry, you will do what is best, I am sure.
    x
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    Go to your doctors ask for very mild sleeping tablets.....OR
    Go to the off licence and vast amounts of alcahol.
    If you snore go chemists and get those things to help you breath.
    They can also do all the other excuses bunions and boils.
    Get somebody to water your plants, animal, relatives..SHUT THE DOOR and have a break..oh yes dont forget the kit kat xxxxxkaz
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    My goodness Kaz, and Coral I don't drink alcohol and I cannot walk in high heels at all lol but might try the choc and the tissues
    Not sure when I have to say but thinking it over x x x
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    Well hon have a good nights sleep Patricia. hope tommorow is a better day for you...lots of love kaz xxxxxxx save me some chocolate xx
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    Morning everyone. I am not looking forward to going into work today so thought I would come on and read through last nights post for some dutch courage.
    Hope everyone has a good day. Hi Patricia - I know I have hardly been a shining example since I went away camping but I agree with the others - you should go to London. I still believe I did the right thing going camping and it means the first one is done now. I did have a good time, just missed Chris and that is what happens and what our friends are for.

    You will have some really good fun with your friends and if we don't push ourselves it will become too easy to withdraw. Give yourself a push and have a lovely time. Ailsa xx

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    dear Ailsa
    i'm not looking forward to it either, so - chin up, head high and off we go -compare notes later. These things are often worse in the anticipation; we'll be fine. helen, this goes for you too!!!
    Sue x
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    Hi all,

    Just thought I would drop in and wish Ailsa, Helen and Sue a good day at work today. It can only get easier as they say.

    Thinking of you.

    Gayle x
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    Ailsa, Helen and Sue hope today was not as traumatic as you might expect. I bet you got straight back into it.
    Everyone else hope your day was as good as it could be.
    I agree that I 'should' go with my friends to London but not yet made that decision. I don't mind going out for an evening but a whole weekend is a different matter. (I do rather like being in my own place at night). Oh well, we'll see.
    Take care all. Might not get in tonight as I have to work. Yuk! Love and hugs to you all x x Patricia x x
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    Hi gang hows today been?... House been empty all day but I have been trying to study, have got loads done, not sure if I will remember any of it, but need to stop as going a bit boss-eyed. Cant believe how quickly the time goes...
    Hope you all got on ok at work. lots of luv kaz xxx