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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    Morning , Lynne
    i got back yesterday after a nightmare journey - the trffic was so heavy i spent most of the 5.5 hours in queues.
    what a palaver with the b***h - as you say, the girls are worth more than that to you.. Perhaps if she ends up with the money the girls could ask her for some of it for themselves - that would teach her!! it sounds as though you have the better relationship with the girls, which has to be worth more than the money!!!!

    have a good time with them this weekend

    sue x

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    Morning everyone. Hi Lynne - what a truly unpleasant person your husbands ex must be but I like Sue's idea of the girls getting her to treat them if she gets it. If she has any kind of conscience she can't refuse. It sounds like you have a lovely relationship with them. Good luck with contesting the decision.
    Sorry you had such a nightmare journey Sue but welcome back. Did you have a good time?
    Hope you have a good trip as well Kev.
    I had a good evening last night. We had a takeaway and played on guitar hero. I am going to have to go for another version today though - I have Metalica coz Stu was with me when I bought it. It is great for him because he knows all the songs but I am struggling. I think I need more familiar songs (I have to have something to blame for being useless at it!!!). I am going to look for World Tour and see if I am any better on that.
    I have had a thought this morning brought on, I think, by Lynne speaking with a consultant and Kev mentioning he did the same. I don't really think I have any questions that I believe the consultant or oncologist who treated Chris, would answer honestly about why his treatment didn't work. However I really believe that Chris never had any real faith in them curing him. He had a very rare cancer and the day before his treatment began he was told it was an even more rare version of that cancer. It took a histologist to spot it and the others had never seen it before. A couple of times in the following 15 months Chris mentioned that he was surprised there didn't seem to be more records kept and analised from cancer patients but I said I was sure there would be, it was just that we never see that kind of research as part of the patients treatment. In the final months Chris said he felt annoyed that more research wasn't done into rare cancers. It is a difficult topic because if resource is limited then it should be directed at helping as many people as possible, so more prevalent cancers should benefit. I have an opportunity very soon to get involved in raising some money that people want to spend on cancer charities. My question is how do I go about deciding whether it should it go to the ones that research treatments or the ones that provide care & support? I won't be the only one to make the decision but I want to have a sound answer in any debate. Does anyone know how I start to find out how decisions are made about what cancers to research?
    That was a bit deep for a Saturday morning but if anyone has any ideas about where I start I would be very grateful.
    I have a busy day planned - all very practical as usual! How about everyone else? It is sunny but very windy here today. Ailsa xx
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    Morning Ailsa

    Cancer Research jumps to mind??? They get a lot of donations so should be able to give you some answers?

    Welcome back Sue xx Hope you have a lovely time Kev xxx Hope Gayle and the children are having fun too, sure they are!!xx

    Waiting for daughter to get up then I think we`re off to Ikea, I`ve ordered her a new bed that comes Tuesday so we`re going to look for a few bits and pieces. After moving my front room round I bought some new cushions, it`s amazing how a few bits can brighten a room up.

    Still feel a bit hazy/light headed. Not sure what it is, I`m ok if I do things slowly. I`m eating etc, maybe just the weather??

    Happy Saturday everyone xxx
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    Thanks Helen - I will start with cancer research. Good luck with the shopping. I am starting a bit of decorating next weekend. I haven't done any in an age. Going to do a few small rooms first and then tackle a sitting room makeover in October! I am glad you are feeling a little better. Have a nice day. Ailsa xx
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    Hi Everyone,
    Kev hope you have a nice holiday, Sue glad you enjoyed your holiday i could never drive a long way i just drive to my dad's and back and thats only about five miles, Derek use to do all the driving i have never been a confident driver but it is like now being on my own that i think i should have done more of the driving. Lynne i am disgusted at your hairdresser you must have felt terrible i have a girl that comes to the house to cut mine. Sorry to hear about your bother with your pension and your husbands ex wife as if we have not enough to worry about but at least you have the support of his girls. Helen i hope you are feeling better today and your dog is ok i have a cat and i would be totally lost without him as he is company for me although he is 15 yrs old now, but hope i have him for awhile yet. Well weather has been terrible the last two days here rain rain and more rain but it's nice now so hopefully nice tomorrow. I have nothing planned but i suppose i will have to do some housework. I have been decorating my bedroom i had never done anything like that before as Derek always done it (after a lot of nagging mind you) so i am pleased with it so i got some new bedside cabinets and need to see about new blinds now. So plenty more needing done hall, sitting room but don't know if i will tackle them. Well i better go and get my knitting i have a few baby cardigan's done but need to do more, maybe coffee first. Helen hope you had a good shop and got some nice things for your room. Speak soon.
    Take Care
    Fiona xxxxxxxxxxx



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    Hi, Fiona
    Decorating! How impressed am I! well done, you - you've inspired me to get going, thanks. I've done quite a bit of decorating in my time, so I think I'll have to dust off the paint brushes and move mysef!

    i didn't really have a holiday in Cornwall, I went to look after my mother who is recovering from a stroke. I spent the time gardening, cleaning windows, power hosing the path, hoovering, washing, ironing,, taking my mum out with her walker, etc etc - glad to get home for a rest! didn't even get to see the sea!
    It's really nice to hear that someone else still knits baby's cardigans. i did the same when my first granddaughter was born and it's very satisfying!

    as far as the driving is concerned, it's a matter of having to bite the bullet and just do it. i prefer to go somewhere with which i am familiar but I'm getting braver (well, a bit!)
    hope the weather brightens up for you tomorrow

    sue x

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    Hi gang bought you all some rock from Great Yarmouth..
    Weather was lovely.  Went with a friend, her daughter and her three children..Lots of swimming and not too much time to THINK!!  I have come back to an empty house but it is nice to be home.  Would have got on here earlier but its taken me ages to read all your posts, you lot do chat a lot..but I have missed you.
    It was a bit difficult driving around the Norfolk Broads as Mick and I had our hols on the boats.  This year I had a picture of a very special boat we had managed to hire by his bed and he was so looking forward to it, but he died a week before we were meant to go...so it was all very sad.
    Hope your all coping ok!
    lots of love kaz xxxxxxxxxx
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    thanks, kaz, I love rock.
    Sounds like you had a fab few days away; recharged your batteries a bit, hopefully.
    sue x
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    Yes I Love the beach and the water was lovely have you been ok??
    kaz xx
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    yes, thanks

    been to Cornwall to look after my mum for a few days - cleaning windows, gardening, washing, ironing, hoovering, .....................

    Busy, busy, busy, then there's no time to think!!!!!!!