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My dear wife(1)

My dear wife passed away, Monday, October 4, 2021. She died peacefully thanks to medicine to keep her resting and comfortable. She suffered a lots from Alzheimer’s disease especially the last few months of her life which seemed to just spiral downward. This disease is just awful. I have learned a lot as a caregiver. To all of you who are dealing with or caring for anyone with any type of dementia, I wish you the best as you face the gruesome task of dealing with this illness. May God lift you up and make your burden light.

Sincerely,

Pipaw

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  • Hal42
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    Pipaw, I offer my condolences  to you in the passing of your wife. May God keep His loving, comforting arms around you in the coming days.
  • loveskitties
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    Pipaw,

    So very sorry for your loss.  Regardless of the blessing of release from this disease for our LO, it leaves an emptiness for those who remain behind.

    May the best years of your life together bring you some comfort as you recall them.

  • Lorita
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    Pipaw, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.  I know how hard this is for you. Now is the time for you to take care of yourself.  May God be with you.
  • Mint
    Mint Member Posts: 2,821
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    Pipaw I am so very sorry.
  • Ed1937
    Ed1937 Member Posts: 5,091
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    I'm sorry for your loss. Even when we know it's coming, we're never ready for it. I hope your grieving is short lived.
  • LadyTexan
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    Dear Pipaw,

    I am sorry for the loss of your dear wife. May God comfort you. May He bring you peace.

    You and your loved ones are in my prayers.

    -LT

  • Joe C.
    Joe C. Member Posts: 981
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    Papaw, My sincere condolences on the loss of your wife. May you find some peace in the days ahead.
  • White Crane
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    Pipaw, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear wife. May God bless you and comfort you.
  • Doityourselfer
    Doityourselfer Member Posts: 224
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    I'm sorry for your loss.
  • DrinaJGB
    DrinaJGB Member Posts: 425
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    Deepest condolences for your loss.
  • Kenzie56
    Kenzie56 Member Posts: 130
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    You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please remember we are still part of this huge family trying the best we can to cope with all stages of this dreadful disease. I've heard some people refer to the passing of a LO as stage 8. We will always be here for you!
  • Gramps
    Gramps Member Posts: 4
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    My deepest sympathy, my wife diagnosed with alzheimers two years ago, not looking forward to the road ahead
  • amicrazytoo
    amicrazytoo Member Posts: 169
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    So sorry for your loss, may the good memories remain. And thank you for thinking of those of us still fighting the battle.
  • jfkoc
    jfkoc Member Posts: 3,943
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    Thank you for taking the time to let us know. I send my condolences also....it is a big loss.... it takes time to absorb...we remain here for you
  • Buggsroo
    Buggsroo Member Posts: 574
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    Pipaw, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences on your wife’s passing.
  • harshedbuzz
    harshedbuzz Member Posts: 4,592
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    Pipaw-

    I am so sorry to hear of your dear wife's passing. Please accept my condolences and wish for peace as you go forward.

    HB
  • Jeff86
    Jeff86 Member Posts: 684
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    Deepest condolences on your DW’s passing. May you find peace in the days and weeks and months ahead.
  • Paris20
    Paris20 Member Posts: 502
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    Pipaw, I send you my sincere condolences on your painful loss. May you find peace.
  • Lills
    Lills Member Posts: 159
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    I'm so very sorry!  Wishing you gentler days ahead.
  • David J
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    Pipaw: Wishing you peace in this most difficult phase of the dementia journey. Stay connected and let us know how you are doing.
  • JoseyWales
    JoseyWales Member Posts: 624
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    Pipaw, I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife.
  • Davegrant
    Davegrant Member Posts: 203
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    Sorry for your loss.

  • abc123
    abc123 Member Posts: 1,171
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    Dear Pipaw, I am sorry for the loss of your dear wife. I hope you are able to rest and find peace as you move forward. 

    My husband called his grandfather Pipaw. You brought back many happy memories. Thank you for that! Please let us know how you are doing.

  • Sligo177
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    Dear Pipaw,

    I am so sorry to learn that you lost your dear wife.  Bless you both.   

  • Marie58
    Marie58 Member Posts: 382
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    Pipaw, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that God grants you peace and comfort during this time of grieving. Take care.
  • Grandx7
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    I am so sorry for your loss.  May God Bless you in this difficult time.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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