Very sad day

[Jstpssng]

You have spoken of her in the past. I am sorry for your loss.

 

[jyoutz]

Pax Domini, my friend.

Sorry I didn't see this sooner, I've been offline for awhile.

I'll remember her at Mass on Saturday night.

Thank you

 

[dicktill]

My best friend and 35 year companion died today. My wife fought ALS for five years and was lively up until yesterday. She said she was tired, went to sleep yesterday evening, and passed today. I was able to have a priest give her last rites late last night and she was happy to see him. Going forward, everything is a fog for me now. We’ve known that her disease was terminal, but still it hits hard.

It's been a week; how are you doing?

It's good to see that you have been active on TBN; please continue to, and please continue to take care of yourself.

 

[walker450]

My condolences and prayers for you and your family.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

My sincerest sympathy

 

[5030]

My best friend and 35 year companion died today. My wife fought ALS for five years and was lively up until yesterday. She said she was tired, went to sleep yesterday evening, and passed today. I was able to have a priest give her last rites late last night and she was happy to see him. Going forward, everything is a fog for me now. We’ve known that her disease was terminal, but still it hits hard.

My greatest fear with inoperable cancer is how long do I have before the end. Least my wife is healthy and if it wasn't for her and taking care of me and watching me like the hawk she is, I'd be in the ground long ago. I feel for you. Loosing a person you've been with that long is always devastating.

 

[jyoutz]

My greatest fear with inoperable cancer is how long do I have before the end. Least my wife is healthy and if it wasn't for her and taking care of me and watching me like the hawk she is, I'd be in the ground long ago. I feel for you. Loosing a person you've been with that long is always devastating.

Thanks for your kind words

 

[Frauhyde]

ALS is such a tough thing to deal with. I appreciate you for sticking by her side! Know that you did what you could for her. Hugs to you and prayers for your moving through the grief.

 

[5030]

Thanks for your kind words

You and I are kind of on the same wavelength anyway and we are both 'old timers' on this site. I guess when I don't post anymore, the cancer has gotten the best of me and I'll be 'up there' hopefully, watching but not posting anything. Wish I lived closer, I'm sure you could use some company.

I have my good days and bad days and I'm eternally grateful that I have a wonderful and caring wife. I really don't want to be without her, ever. My deal is, I'm 99% sure she will outlive me barring some sort of catastrophic event. She's a year younger than I am, she's 73 and I'm 74, soon to be 75 in July. I far outlived my parents and she has as well. My dad passed when I was 18 and mom passed when I was 55.

 

[jyoutz]

It's been a week; how are you doing?

It's good to see that you have been active on TBN; please continue to, and please continue to take care of yourself.

I’ve been very busy with arrangements and took this week off work. Funeral is next Saturday. Between arranging the funeral mass and all of the other things it has kept me busy. But the evenings are rough. I’ll be ok, then 10 minutes later it hits me again. I’m actually looking forward to all the family and friends coming for the funeral. It will be a full church and that’s a tribute to how well she was liked. I try to stay active here and active doing outside chores because being preoccupied is important. Thanks so much for asking.

 

[jyoutz]

ALS is such a tough thing to deal with. I appreciate you for sticking by her side! Know that you did what you could for her. Hugs to you and prayers for your moving through the grief.

ALS is possibly the worst disease possible. It has been a rough 5 years for all of us. Thank you.

 

[jyoutz]

You and I are kind of on the same wavelength anyway and we are both 'old timers' on this site. I guess when I don't post anymore, the cancer has gotten the best of me and I'll be 'up there' hopefully, watching but not posting anything. Wish I lived closer, I'm sure you could use some company.

I have my good days and bad days and I'm eternally grateful that I have a wonderful and caring wife. I really don't want to be without her, ever. My deal is, I'm 99% sure she will outlive me barring some sort of catastrophic event. She's a year younger than I am, she's 73 and I'm 74, soon to be 75 in July. I far outlived my parents and she has as well. My dad passed when I was 18 and mom passed when I was 55.

Yes it is rough and especially when your wife passes first. At least I can cook, but starting over at retirement age is going to be tough.

 

[jyoutz]

I’m glad it’s not the dead of winter. Being able to do outdoor chores and just bring outside in general is uplifting.

 

[wawajake]

So sorry Jyoutz, it is a tough new world your up against. My wife of 48 yrs married died a few weeks before Christmas 2024. Due to tough winter and frost we will now bury her in a couple weeks. I have found solace in various Christian music. My favorite one that gives me hope can be found on youtube its called " Scars in Heaven" by Casting Crowns. In the meanwhile my prayers to you and yours.

 

[jyoutz]

So sorry Jyoutz, it is a tough new world you’re up against. My wife of 48 yrs married died a few weeks before Christmas 2024. Due to tough winter and frost we will now bury her in a couple weeks. I have found solace in various Christian music. My favorite one that gives me hope can be found on youtube its called " Scars in Heaven" by Casting Crowns. In the meanwhile my prayers to you and yours.

To lose your best friend of 48 years must be unbelievably painful. And during the dead of winter with dark days and being stuck inside must have been hard to bear. My thanks for your prayers and suggestions.

 

[Torvy]

How are you holding up, J?

Haven't heard from you lately.

 

[jyoutz]

How are you holding up, J?

Haven't heard from you lately.

Thanks for asking. I’m doing okay and just staying busy. Lots of things have been unattended to during the 5 weeks when I was busy settling affairs. And I have been doing work travel to the field, making for long days. I’m not making too many long term plans. One day at a time.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Thanks for asking. I’m doing okay and just staying busy. Lots of things have been unattended to during the 5 weeks when I was busy settling affairs. And I have been doing work travel to the field, making for long days. I’m not making too many long term plans. One day at a time.

You just make sure you're taking care of yourself too; your basic needs, they're easy to disregard.

 

[mostly_gas]

Sorry to hear of your loss, Jim. Something most guys don't consider is some sort of grief counseling. I found it to be most helpful.