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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIt's been 3 months since you have been gone....
Three months ago today, I lost you (Heidi) because you couldn't survive your stroke. I took care of you for all those years as you battled your brain tumor with love and affection. I took you to all your doctors appointments, all you surgery's and your gene therapy's because I loved you. For 17 years, I had hoped you would get better, but you just would get a reprieve, only to have your tumor come back and start the whole ordeal over and over again. You were a fighter, the biggest fighter I have ever known. I miss you deeply and think about you every day.
Since the day you left, I have had this feeling of being lost because I can no longer take care of you, I had no purpose. I went from a 24 hour care taker and husband to a man with no direction. I am getting better as my grief has subsided and the feeling of being lost is dwindling because I know that my purpose now is to survive this pain. I have found my purpose for the short term... take care of myself.
Hundreds of millions of people have experienced this very feelings this last year. They lost someone dear to them and are going through the very same thing I am going through. It makes me cry to know that they are feeling these feelings. I want to tell them, It will get better. The pain will subside, though it may never go away. Our loved ones may be gone, but as long as we hold them in our hears and minds, they will really never be gone.
Heidi, I will always miss you and love you with all my heart. I look forward to when we can be together again. Please tell all those that have passed before us, that we all miss them. Give your Mom and Dad a big hug for me and tell my sister I miss her too. RIP.
cate94
(2,811 posts)William Gustafson
(298 posts)Raine
(30,540 posts)Its obvious how much love you shared with each other, she'll always live in your heart.
William Gustafson
(298 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,694 posts)We have a fairly active Bereavement Group at DU. You may be able to find some comfort there too.
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https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1234
William Gustafson
(298 posts)and it does give me comfort that I know that I am not alone in this. thank you for your kind word.
littlemissmartypants
(22,694 posts)William Gustafson
(298 posts)stopdiggin
(11,317 posts)"And of all these things ..."
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William Gustafson
(298 posts)She volunteered at Gilda's Club for cancer patients. She also volunteered at a horse farm that works with handicapped kids.
She was a very special person with a lot of love in her heart. The world has lost a caring, loving person. Thank you for your kind thoughts...
orleans
(34,060 posts)it's a real life changer when we lose someone we love
especially when we live with them
William Gustafson
(298 posts)Which has helped me through all of this.... Any advise I can give to those in the same boat as I, seek out those friends and family to help you with your grief and find a purpose that makes you feel better. We are all in the same situation, we all have to go through this from time to time.... thank you for your kind words....
LiberalLoner
(9,762 posts)🙏😭
William Gustafson
(298 posts)SheilaAnn
(9,708 posts)William Gustafson
(298 posts)some days are better than others...
struggle4progress
(118,295 posts)William Gustafson
(298 posts)malaise
(269,054 posts)true love
William Gustafson
(298 posts)Demsrule86
(68,586 posts)He fought hard for his life like your wife and when he passed, she was lost. I wish you peace. I firmly believe we are reunited with those we love who have gone before us.
William Gustafson
(298 posts)I have lost both of my parents a few years ago, but losing a spouse, seems to be harder... When you are so engrossed in care for your lover one and would do anything to ease their pain, when they go, it's like losing the most important job you ever had.... I am working of getting my life back on track, and right now, it going through her things and deciding on what to do with her things.... so far, I have donated her cloths, shoes and coats to a family with a young lady the same size as my Heidi... she was very happy because she will be graduating from High school, and starting a new job this summer. Heidi's work cloths and stuff put a smile on her face. In the fall, she starts college. I know this is small steps, but one foot in front of another... Please hug your mom for me and tell her, it will be ok....
The_REAL_Ecumenist
(723 posts)Heidi was truly blessed to have a man like you in her life & her cup ran over to have a soul who adored even her more as the 2 of you travelled through the trials that relapsing illness, supporting and walking with her hand in hand, carrying her when she could no longer walk. May you be blessed with the peace that you so deserve and safe journey home, Heidi. May God bless & keep you until you're reunited with her and all your loved ones who've gone before you. I have no doubt that they're waiting to be joyfully reunited with you again because you are indeed the type of soul that this world needs more of. This planet would be a completely different place if there were more like you.
William Gustafson
(298 posts)I also agree that this world would be a much different place if we all just took a step back and show more love instead of hatred. We all know that our time on this planet is short, and making good use of our time to better both our lives and those that are less fortunate is what needs to be done. Again, thank you for your very kind words...bless you.