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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    Ok thanks Kev i'll let you know tomorrow then , you've got me curious but i think i know what he'll say . Anyway night all . speak tommorow
    Lynne xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    Ok Lynne, Nite nite.

    Kev xx
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    Hi all, just been reading all your posts. You all seem to keep so active. I just can't be bothered with anyone or anything but maybe that just means I am lazy.
    Kev and Sue, I hope you both enjoy Cornwall visits Lynne, my daughter calls it 'Meadowhell' too but I thought it was just her lol. Good luck with doctor's meeting tomorrow and well done on booking holiday. Helen glad you enjoyed Spain. Ailsa rather you than me getting a tattoo. Claire I read your profile and have to wonder why people are so horrible. You would think they would pull togehter in these times of grief wouldn't you. Sorry if I missed anyone burt hope you all have a good day tomorrow. Love Patricia x x

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    Hi Patricia, thanks I will enjoy Cornwall and Devon.

    Hope you are sort of doing alright.

    Kev xx
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    Hi Kev, Yeah, 'sort' of thanks. x x Patricia x x
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    Morning everyone. Thought I would have a quick catch up before work. The film was dire!!! We chose Land of the Lost - don't do it! It was the worst film I have ever seen. There were only 2 people in the cinema when we walked in so that will be my clue next time. Then a team of people came in and sat directly behind us even though the whole cinema was empty. Then the guy behind me fell asleep and snored loudly. It gave us something to laugh about on the way home but I won't be going to the cinema on spec again for sure!

    Glad to hear you've booked the holiday Lynne - you deserve it so enjoy it. Good luck with the doc today and if you don't mind sharing I would be interested to see what he has to say.

    Have a great time in Cornwall and Devon Kev.

    Take care. Ailsa xx

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    Morning everyone!!

    Have a good day at work Ailsa, I fell asleep at the pictures once watching Harry Potter!! Don`t think I snored though!!
    Lynne good luck today, let us know how you get on xxx

    Patricia I don`t think you`re lazy we just all react differently to this don`t we?

    Kev are you packed yet? How long do you go for?

    I`ve recently had a friend request from a lad I went to school with, just been reading his profile and he lost his wife a year ago. Just had to share his little note on his profile :

    `Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.`

    Helen xxx


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    Hi All,

    Helen - What a lovely little saying!

    Lynne - good luck with the doctor. I haven't had any contact from Wully's consultants and have only seen his GP who came to the house a couple of weeks after he died. Some of the things just made me mad to be honest. Wully's blood levels were very bad before he died and the GP said that should have been an indication that he was terminal as if blaming the hospice for not telling us however he was still at home and I spoke to the GP a couple of times about it and he never told me then so why say it after? But I am not going to dwell on the anger or it will consume me.

    I spoke to a medium on Sunday and I am still half and half whether I believe it or not but I did get a lot of comfort from it as she said a lot of things that were true (without any prompting and only yes/no answers). She said that Wully has a big blanket around me at the moment and is protecting me and he is sorry for putting me through all this pain. I was telling my mum about it yesterday and I had, had a bit of an emotional day anyway so feeling a bit teary today. Probably worried about the holiday tomorrow. Boys are hyper excited about going to Disney Paris. They can't wait!! I can't wait to see their little faces when they get there. I will post some pics when I get back.

    Take care everyone.

    Gayle x

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    Hi Gayle

    I cried on and off the whole day before we went away last week, crazy isn`t it? But pleased to say was ok while we were away. Have a lovely, lovely time. It was just what we needed and am sure it will do you good too

    Helen xxx
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    Gayle, I hope the holiday goes well. Children are so lovely aren't they. It is good that you have them to keep you busy. No time to wallow in self pity eh? How is the house going?
    Lynne, hope things have gone well today with doc.
    Helen that little post on your friend's profile really touched my heart. How moving. I have written it down for future reference. Thank you.
    Everyone else hope you are not having too bad a day.

    Because I have agreed to it, I am going out for dinner tonight but really don't feel like it. Oh well guess I just have to force myself to go out and enjoy it. I am going out with 3 friends and used to love these meetings but now it all seems so mundane and pointless. I just go throught the motions because I do not want to lose good friends.
    Bye for now. x x Love and angel hugs x x Patricia