Hi everyone,
Sorry i have not been in touch lately but my husband Peter has been battling so hard that time has just gone by and had no time to do anything. Unfortunately, he sadly lost his battle last week after what in the end was a traumatic end to his journey. i have lost my husband, soulmate and best friend and my handyman (he would chuckle at that|) and don't know where i go from here but at least i can take comfort knowing that he is now at peace and his suffering has ended.
i may be on my own but the love that my neighbours and friends have given me makes me so humble.
if i can take anything from the very long journey we have been on is to never give up hope even in the darkest days he just got unlucky.
Gill. x
So sorry to read your sad news. As you say, at least he is now free of pain. It's going to take time for you to come to terms with his loss, I'm glad you have the support of neighbours and friends.
Remember to take care of yourself.
Sending a virtual hug
Macfarlane x
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. It will take time to come to terms with your loss. I’m glad you have people round you to give you support
Oh Gill I am so sorry. The grief will ambush and poleaxe you out of nowhere but do lean on your friends. On the other hand be tough with them when you need space. Peter will live on in your heart.
My first husband died at 57 leaving me with an unprotected mortgage on the house and business and an 11 year old daughter who adored him. We survived at first but learned to live again. It took some time to knock the “why, it isn’t fair?” And the envy of “normal” families Into touch but we did.
Bless you for being there
I hope you have your family snug round you. Being numb is ok.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Sorry to hear the sad loss of your husband Peter. Hopefully you will find some comfort in the memories, you made with him.
Kindest regards Ray.
Hi Danni,
Thank you for your kind words I really appreciate it.
I have found it hard to grieve so far as I think I grieved every day for the last months. He tried everything but in the end we came to the end and we had to give up.
I thought I was feeling bad having a half renovated house but nothing to what he went through. I will get there and sort things out and hopefully he will look down on me and be proud at whatever I achieve in the future and I will find the strength to do so as I don't want cancer to destroy me too.
Gill. x
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