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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    We had our last holiday in Falmouth.

    Kev xx
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    It was one of alan's favourite places - I'm going there this week.
    where did you stay?
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    We stayed in Packets Quays which is just up the hill away from the shops with the bridge thing going across.

    Kev xx
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    i'll have a wander up there and say a quick one for you both. x
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    Thanks Sue, if you go there keep on the left hand side and just as you get past the pub there are some holiday flats we were in Gull's way.

    Kev xx
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    Sorry Sue, right hand side derrr.

    Kev xx
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    Thank you all for taking the time to write. I was at a total loss as to how to handle the in-laws, may go with my dad's terminology, out-laws!
    The information I have gained, and still am, mostly comes from the Macmillan site, I think we are all a credit to researching, and helping to fight the everlasting battle that cancer brings into each of our lives, even after our loved ones have passed away.
    The few times I have posted, comments come that I have touched peoples hearts with the life I shared with Alex and how we have handled each step of our short time together, but, I could never, ever of been so strong if I didnt have the little comments, stories, sad and happy moments you all share when I was too scared to pick the phone up at "silly o'clock in the morning" to call someone.
    I am going to keep "tabs" on here, its like a second home some times.
    Thank you again for keeping me smiling.
    Claire xxx

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    Hi Everyone,
    Just catching up on all the post, Well i have not had a bad day working this morning then shopping with my daughter this afternoon for a pram ( o my god what a price) but i just said her dad would have bought it for her anyway as she was a daddy's girl . My son and one of his pals came down tonight to do some jobs for me.
    Helen Glad you had a great holiday, Lynne Go on holiday you deserve it. Kev enjoy your time in Cornwall and hope tattoo wasn't to sore at getting done, was Brad ok? Sue hope you also have a nice time in Cornwall niceto see your mum. Ailsa Hope you are ok? Claire I do hope you are ok as if you have not got enough to cope with without in law problems. Hope i have not missed anyone out. Well better go and get ready for bed and see how i sleep tonight not much sleep last night.
    Take Care
    Fiona xxxxxxxxxxxxx

    ps nice photos how do you send them.
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    Sue it's also got a clock tower on it.

    Kev xx
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    got it!