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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    Goodnight everyone sorry I missed you been uploading photos.........Catch you all sometime tommorow......Sweet Dreams zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz kaz zzzzzz
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    morning, all
    Kaz - love the photo, well done for cracking it
    Have a good day
    Sue x
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    We have sunshine! Good Morning everybody.
    xx kaz xx
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    Hi Kev,
    Hope Brad had a good birthday , and he got a lot of nice presents.
    Hi Everyone else lots of nice photos i am not very good on computer only just manage this site Derek always use to keep me right. Well ready for work but shattered already as been w aken most of night yet again. Speak soon.
    Take Care
    Fiona xxxxxxxxx
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    Good morning everyone. I had a look at your photo Kaz - really nice and well done for getting it on there. I might streamline my profile at sometime and put my pictures there instead but not for now. Sorry to hear you have had a bad night Fiona - I hope your day is better. Bit sunny, bit cloudy here today. I have another day off with Declan. We are going to be a bit practical today and get a few things done so that we can spend tomorrow having fun again. I think he wants some TV time and time with his toys today so suits me. I am seeing my son later so he can help me teach Declan to ride his bike - I am a bit concerned about Stu and how he is taking Chris's death. He seems to be a bit angry and a bit short with folk in general. I will see how he is today.

    Have a good day everyone. Ailsa xx

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    Morning, Ailsa
    Our son is just the same - he and his wife lost a 4 day old baby some years back, and now Alan's death has brought all the unresolved emotions to the fore again. Tha anger is just under the surface, and I'm hoping that when the footbal season restarts and he gets back to playing 5-a-side that he will have an outlet for it all. (not take it out on the other players, I hasten to add!)
    have a good 'home time' with Declan - if he wants to earn some money he can come and wash my car. It is disgusting!!!!!!!
    Sue x
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    Morning everyone xx

    Glad Brad had a lovely birthday Kev.

    It must be sons, my son gets quite angry over little things.He`s out golfing for the day today, a charity day organised by his boss in aid of Macmillan. It`s not very nice here though, they are playing in Chorley so hopefully it might be nicer there!!

    We go on holiday on Sunday so I suppose I should start packing but I`m getting all the butterflies, etc. I`m sure I`ll be ok when I get there!!

    Nat is back from Amsterdam, she had a great time. She`s catching up on her sleep now. I had a nice time with friends yesterday, we had a chat about Paul and a laugh remembering him and no tears!!!

    Not much planned here today apart from appointment at gym at 5pm. Will catch up on jobs round house

    Helen xxx
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    morning, Helen
    Where are you off to for your holiday? I can fully understand the butterflies, but am sure that you'l be ok when you get there.
    very impressed with gym appointment! My exercise consists of walking the dogs - better than nothing, I suppose, but should try harder!
    sue x
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    Morning Sue

    We`re going to Majorca for a week. Liam and Nat are looking forward to it, so I am really just mixed feelings. How are you this morning?
    Helen xxx
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    extremely cross and frustrated!! i am trying to register for on-line banking, and after much effort and half an hour on the phone, it transpires that the website is having problems, and will i try again this afternoon!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
    majorca sounds fab, especially if you're going with family. Lucky you!