DH passed

ElCy

My DH passed away early this morning. I’d left MC at 8:30 to go home and sleep. I returned to MC around 2 in the morning. He died in my arms 90 minutes later.

It’s astounding to me that exactly 6 months ago on Sunday, October 16th I called 911 and he was admitted to geripsych for 30 days. Memory care for 45 days. Hospital for 17 days. Another geripsych for 41 days. MC for 6 days. Geripsych for 6 more days. MC for 3 days. Hospital for 11 days. MC for 10 days… and then gone on Sunday, April 16th.

I know I am lucky that this disease took him so quickly and that a prolonged illness is worse.

But I miss the man. He was comatose the last 3 days, but when I spoke to him, I knew he could hear me. And I spoke to him as if his brain was once again back to normal. A part of me thinks he understood everything I said.

I’m happy that he will no longer suffer. The 100 or so days in the hospital was brutal for both of us.

Thanl you all for the support from this forum.

Ed1937

ElCy, I'm sorry. You have been through a lot recently. I hope you can get some rest, and find peace in the coming days.

M1

Oh Elcy, I too am so sorry. What a terrible six months you have had. I am glad it is over for him. Wishing you peace and healing.

LilySue

That he died in your arms was a wonderful gift. My DH died in my arms three months ago and I’m grateful I was with him at the end. I'm sure you are too.

harshedbuzz

ElCy-

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your dear husband. I wish you peace and strength as you find your way forward. Be gentle with yourself; you have been through more than most.

HB

eaglemom

I am so sorry for all that you have been through. But I see the two of you together, you holding him as the greatest gift you could ever imagine. Be kind to yourself, take time for yourself and remember to breath.

eagle

ImMaggieMae

ElCy, I am so sorry. But what a blessing it was that you were there holding him in your arms. I too, think he understood everything you said. You’ve been through so much in the past 6 months. I wish you peace now.

LadyTexan

Dearest ElCy.

I am sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you and your loved ones. May He support you as you move forward. God bless you dear.

Dio

EICy, so sorry for your loss. May the days ahead be serene and that you'll start to take care of yourself again...Live! It's good to be alive.

Whyzit

ElCy, My heart goes out to you. May God be a comfort to you and yours.

Beachfan

ElCy,

I am so sorry to learn of your loss, especially after the chaos and sadness of your/his last six months. Clearly, this disease wreaked havoc on both of you; you both deserve rest now. Happily, both you and he found peace at his passing in your embrace. I wish you continued peace going forward.

Last Dance

ElCy,

My heart goes out to you, it's hard to lose those we care for, and all the struggles you had these last 6 months. I am happy that he passed away in your arms, that was a blessing for both of you. I pray you can take comfort knowing you took great care of him. God's blessings to you as you start a new journey in life without him. Richard