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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    Evening all



    Ailsa - are you a fellow card-making enthusiast?? I find it compulsive, calming and completely absorbing!!!! It's been my 'therapy' for the last couple of years and I don't know how I managed without it......I've always made 'things'.......... sewing, knitting, toy-making, scrapbooking, cards.......you name it I've had a go!!!!



    Gayle - what a 'cool' couple of little lads you have..............



    Love and (((((hugs))))))) to you all............



    Dot xxxxxxxxx
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    Hi dot lovely to see you posting here. most of our ladies here have bitten the bullet and gone back to work following the loss of their husbands,and very brave they are too! They're putting me to shame,so I'lll have to start back in september to save face!!!
    Sue x
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    Ah! but Sue - it's the school hols.....so I suppose you would have been back to work before now if you'd been able to.............Only go back when you feel good and ready is my advice...............xxxxx
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    i shall give it my best shot and see how it goes. it's the tiredness that worries me, but I'll have a go!
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    You may find that it lifts you up..........especially working with little ones...........just be ready for some odd remarks from them!!!! They may floor you from time to time..............
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    oh, they do -regularly! they are only 3 years old, so you never know what's coming next. Quite a high percentage of special needs as well, and I run an inclusion programme with the local special school as well.
    Sue x
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    It sounds a lovely rewarding job.............xx
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    oh, it is.
    Specially on payday.
    x
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    SIGH!!! You teachers are paid way too much................and all those holidays..........hehehe!!!!
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    Dear former friend dorothy....
    cheeky monkey!!! love you really!!!!!
    sue x