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,
Congratulation Judes - thats lovely news. I hope you get your house all sorted and you go with what you think is right. When I was selling mine I could have held out longer but just wanted a concrete offer and to know what was happening so I understand where you are coming from. Dot is right though - you always look after us but make sure we can look after you when you need it. Just yesterday I was reading a text you sent me. I had just came out the crematorium and was sitting in the car having a bad crying fit with those big horrible painful sobs and you sent me a text about how I was probably feeling as low as I possibly could. It was so spookily accurate and arrived at just the right minute. So I know that I can´t live without your support but let us help you too when you need it.
Lynne, hope you are still doing okay my friend. You know where I am if you need me and I will be thinking of you all day tomorrow. I hope you manage the collection okay xxx
Well I´m off to do some work. I am planning on having an easy day tomorrow - Im going to the beautician to get my nails done for the weekend and then thinking of getting my very last tattoo so I need to work tonight so I can get peace tomorrow. Take care penguins.
Gayle xxx
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell
among the wonders of the earth; for my larger
self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other
side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine
that touches your skin, a tropical breeze
upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart
and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your
hour of need, I will be there to comfort you.
I will share your tears, your joys, your fears,
your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels,
and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses
the flowers. I am the calm that follows a
raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats
among the garden of God, and I am pure
white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die,
as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
With my love, Sue xx
Dearest Sue
What lovely thoughts and words............xxxx
Thinking of you Lynne and sending hugs for you to find the strength to get through tomorrow.
Congratulations Judi. I hope mother and baby are well.
Have a good evening everyone.
Love and angel hugs x x x patricia x x x
Sending you (((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))) to comfort you and hold you up Lynne xxxx
Lynne I'm sending you a few more ((((((hugs)))))) from me to you as well. You are doing so well. I'm sorry you didn't sleep last night. Let's just seehow you get on with the stand tomorrow - no pressure. I think you may surprise yourself and we are all thinking of you through this difficult time. See you soon.
Congratulations Granny Judes - a pink one eh? I understand what you are saying about just wanting the house sold so that you can get on with looking. I hope you find the house you are loking for very soon. Is it any warmer in your neck of the woods yet?
Patricia I hope you were able to get some rst after the meter man had been today.
Sue those were lovely word from you for Lynne. I hope you are taking it easy as Alan's birthday approaches.
Fiona you sound worn out looking after your dad. Take care - I'm looking forward to seeing you at the weekend. I will ring you & Gayle when I arrive on Saturday morning as you will already be there.
What is it with us all being so tired these days? I am off work tomorrow to get ready for Bex & Dex coming on Saturday so I don't have to be up early yet I am so tired I am going to have to get off to my bed. Lynne you will be in my thoughts so please take care. Ailsa xxx
Dear Lynne
Sending comforting thoughts and ((((((((((hugs)))))))))) to you this morning...........good luck with your stand. If I wasn't tied up here (not in a literal sense) I would offer an hour or two of my time to keep you company........
Love and more comforting (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))
Dot xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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