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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    Will you be able to get a couple of days away before you go back to work? kazxx
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    Welcome back Sue and kaz , hope you've enjoyed your break but yours was probably a little harder Sue , hope your mother is ok , its just the boys i've got here this weekend Sue , all the girls in Blackpool on a hen weekend , , so of of course the lads have come to be fed whilst the girls are away , one of my sons is still here , 2 of the grand kiddies in my bed , i dont think he's got any intention of going home before his wife gets home tommorow , i've even got my son in law here cos my daughter is away with them . They have already decided there having lunch here tommorow and then going to the local and then when the girls get back they are expecting them to join us . I'm quite ok with that but i know the poor girls will just want to go home and recover , oh well poor them ha ha .
    Hi to everybody else , dont worry about the pension thing the boys have been talking to me and told me they do not want to risk falling out with there step sisters over money so i've got to chill out and if she wants the money let her have it , they said she's the one thats got to live with what she has done , so what ever happens happens now , its only money , ..

    Night night all , Sue you always make me smile with the pictures ..

    Lynne xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    Just dropped by to say good-night and God bless. Hope you all manage to have a pleasant Sunday x x Love and angel hugs x x Patricia x x
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    Morning xxx

    Welcome back Kaz, not sure if you`ll be the same but since I`ve been on holiday I enjoy being at home more and feel much more settled. Hope it lasts xxx

    Wow Lynne you`ll be exhausted by the end of the weekend. You`ll have to go to work for a rest.

    Hi Patricia how are you doing?

    Sue mentioned it and I think we all do the same.....avoid thinking!!! That`s when the tears come isn`t it? I feel myself drifting and thinking about all sorts, replaying Paul`s last day, our last holiday together. I can`t look at photos at all, where as I could in the early days, mad eh?

    Well I`m going to get some ironing done and go to the gym with daughter. Have a good Sunday everyone

    Helen xxx
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    Good morning everyone. Welcome back Kaz. Sounds like you had a good, relaxing time in Great Yarmouth. Like Sue - I love rock, thanks. I have had my son and his girlfriend round most of the weekend and I am going to theirs for food this evening. I am going to do a few things first and catch up with a friend. I think we will try to go for a walk later. I haven't got as many things done as I planned this weekend so I will have to get my finger out if I am to be able to do some decorating next weekend. I am going to nip to the cemetery first though before I do anything else. Have a nice Sunday everyone. Ailsa xx
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    Hello everyone, I hope you all have a pleasant day.
    I have been to church this morning and lit millions of (well a few) candles. Someone I know asked me how I was and I said 'fine' then burst into unexpected tears. Oh dear obviously gonna be one of 'those' days. Dad has gone to his usual Sunday haunt (mum's resting place and then a visit to his friend).
    Now, do I do the ironing or do I go out visiting. Hmmmmm.......... hard decision but hey I guess I can sacrifice the ironing and go out for a while. Shame lol. Or I could just relax on the sofa in front of the telly. Mmmmm....... even more appealing. Being lazy and avoiding people too what more could I want?
    Just waffling now so better go. Bye for now. Love and angel Hugs x x x Patricia x x x

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    Evening all , well i'm shattered , the kids and little kids went home about 5.30 , as much as i love them phew peace and quiet ah , never thought i'd say that .. I'll have to go through it all again next weekend when the boys away on the stag do but the girls are a more capable of looking after themselves , but i will be glad of their company as its Gordons birthday next sat and i'm not looking forward to it . I know the "first" are always hard but i've already gone through our 2nd wedding anniversary without him , its not fair . We are going to release ballons for the little one's again and 1 of his daughters is coming down , so at least i'll not be on my own for this one ..
    Hope everybody has had a good day ..

    Lynne xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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    Hi everyone. Just a quick visit tonight cause I have been gardening all day and am exhausted and aching all over, so early night for me.. I have my hot choc and choc biccie and going to watch the telly in bed..100 years of guides and brownies on..Those were the days!!!!!!
    Hope you all had a lovely Sunday love kaz xxxx
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    night, kaz.
    Hope you sleep after all that exertion!
    Sue x
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    Evening

    I`m recording that for daughter as she`s out. I`m watching The Full Monty!!! Again hee hee!!

    Night everyone

    Helen xxx