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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    2 years?    I meant 26 years.

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    Shift over Sue I'm climbing in beside you and wrapping you in a big hug. Will stay here with you until you feel like facing the world again.  I don't have any words to help, just this hug xxxxxxxx

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    Oh Sue sweetheart - you don't deserve this treatment at all and neither does Alan's memory.  Is it a kingsize bed and room for me to join the huddle round you.......... We'll keep you safe until you're ready to face the world again..........

    Comforting (((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))) Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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    Budge over Dottee and Rosemary ... room for one more.  My darling Sue I guess that right now that is what is hurting the most - both you and your husband gave their all to the school and people have very short memories. 

    But not you, your memory of all those amazing years with that wonderful man will always be with you.  When on a daily basis you saw his integrity, his honour, his hard work and love.  I think maybe the timing of this actually just shows that they have lost their way.   It seems obvious to me that they know exactly what a strong and marvellous person Alan was and were slightly in awe of his integrity .  I would think from what you say that Alan would always take the right path, even if it were more difficult, to achieve the best result.   So more fool them hun.  I know it doesn't help now, but some people will never have the strength of character that was so obviously in Alan. ((((( ))))).

    Judi x

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    Just popping in

    This shouldnt be happening to you sue such a lovely caring lady

    any way it there loss i am sure something will come along really soon

    I hope you feeling a bit brighter soon

    love to you all

    take care love janice xxxx

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     Hi Everyone , Sending you big HUGS Sue hope you feel better soon, and yes it's there loss and i am sure something will turn up for you soon. Well another very wet day here again where has the summer gone,  can't even get out for a walk at nights it's so wet. Hope everyone else is doing ok and i send you alll hugs think it's time for coffee and bed. Fiona xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  

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    Just dropping in to send you lots of hugs Sue.  You are a remarkable, amazing, lovely person and you dont deserve this xxx

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    Hi all.  I am just going to post some special  ((((((((hugs)))))))) for Sue.  I have spent a long time catching up on all your posts this evening but really don't have time to answer as I would like now.  I couldn't close down without saying something to you though Sue.  You really do not deserve this.  I hope you are okay and that you bad tummy is starting getting better.  I can't say more right now as I am not sleeping at all well so it won't make any sense.  I am doing far too much with Becky & Declan here and working on the garage at the same time.  My head is too full to let me sleep.  For that reason I need to try to get to bed now but I was so annoyed by the way you have been treated Sue and just wanted to send you my love.  I will come on for longer tomorrow evening so take care everyone.  Ailsa xxx 

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    just wanted to send you a huge hug Sue... xxx

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    Dear Sue, there is no possible good reason for what has been done to you and they wil realise that in time I I know that doesn't help you right now).  It is just like kicking someone when they are down. I hope you feel better soon dear Sue and that something good comes your way in the not too distant future. Budge up in that huge bed. Of course this brings a song to mind..... There were ten in a bed and the little one said roll over,........... I hope you manage to get some sleep and feel a little better tomorrow. I am at work right now so will send lots of hugs to you through the night.

    Ailsa, please be kind to yurself. You need to rest a little otherwise you will be ill.

    Fiona, I am hoping that you get some sunshine over the next few days.

    Love and angel hugs x x x Patricia x x x