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The end of my story

My Husband Clarence passed last night. He went peacefully. He no longer knew any of us and he wouldn't have wanted to be that way. He was a proud retired Navy veteran who served in two wars. We had two sons and 2 grand daughters and 2 honorary grand children. He was so proud of the adults they had become. I will be OK physically. He allowed me to be a strong woman and taught me many things to take care of myself. Emotionally I will never be the same.

Thank all of you for sharing your travels along this road. I learned so much and shared your sad moments. I am exhausted and to be honest am looking forward to leaving this site that I was drawn to read every evening once my sweetie went to bed. I know this experience has taught me how to respond to others who are facing health challenges.

Thanks again.

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  • Denise1847
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    God bless you and may you find peace and comfort. Thank you for being apart of our journey.

  • loveskitties
    loveskitties Member Posts: 1,074
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    Don't know if you will see this but want to express my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear husband.

    I hope that you find solace in the good memories you shared and in your family.

    May you find peace of mind and heart.

  • Jgirl57
    Jgirl57 Member Posts: 469
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    Peace to you and your family

  • harshedbuzz
    harshedbuzz Member Posts: 4,359
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    I am sorry for your loss.

  • Joydean
    Joydean Member Posts: 1,497
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    Wishing peace and comfort to you and your family. Glad to know he went peacefully.

  • Dio
    Dio Member Posts: 682
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    Condolences, but hopefully the worst is over for your LO and you. May the days ahead be filled with renewed hope and joy!

  • ImMaggieMae
    ImMaggieMae Member Posts: 1,010
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    I am so sorry. May you find peace and comfort in all of the memories of happier times together.

  • White Crane
    White Crane Member Posts: 851
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    I’m sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Praying for your peace and comfort.

  • gampiano
    gampiano Member Posts: 329
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    Melvina,

    Heartfelt sympathy to you , and may your dear husband rest in peace. I wish you peace and good health in the years ahead.

    Maureen

  • Ed1937
    Ed1937 Member Posts: 5,084
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    Melvina, I'm sorry for your huge loss. May you find peace in the coming days. If you feel like coming back to the site in the future, the door is always open.

  • Joe C.
    Joe C. Member Posts: 944
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    My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. My you find some peace in the days ahead.

  • Drapper
    Drapper Member Posts: 79
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    my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. I wish you peace, comfort and joy as your journey continues.

  • SDianeL
    SDianeL Member Posts: 885
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    So sorry for your loss. Wishing your dear husband "Fair Winds and Following Seas" - I am mid point in my journey with my DH who is a USMC Vietnam Vet. I too come here at night. Sending hugs.

  • Jeff86
    Jeff86 Member Posts: 684
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    Deepest condolences on your DH’s passing. May his memory be a blessing as you forge ahead.

  • LJCHR
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    So sorry for the loss of your husband. May you find peace and always remember the good times.

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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