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ghostkasper
ghostkasper Member Posts: 7
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My DW has gone to be with our Lord. On September 1, she fell and injured her ribs. The Hospice nurse told us to give her Morphine every four hours. She was not eating or drinking so I suspected we were near the end. On Thursday, they increased the Morphine to every hour. She was snoring loudly. Sunday morning at 1:15 I awoke to a silent bedroom. I knew she was gone and finally at peace. After 61 years married, I am alone. Starting Stage 8 is a new challenge. Our daughters were here when DW passed. That was truly a blessing. Now, to move on to the uncharted future.

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  • ThisLife
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    I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad your daughters were with you. Sending you thoughts of peace and comfort as you move forward.

  • midge333
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    I am sorry for your loss. I am glad your daughters were there when their mother died. Get some rest and be kind to yourself.

  • clarinetist
    clarinetist Member Posts: 131
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    I’m glad your wife has found peace. Best of luck to you through the grieving process and your new way forward.

  • White Crane
    White Crane Member Posts: 847
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    I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear wife. I’m glad your daughters are with you. Sending up prayers for your comfort.

  • Jeanne C.
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    PPeace and comfort to you and your family.

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

  • Maru
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    I'm sorry for your loss. May you find consolation and peace.

  • Denise1847
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    I am so sorry. May you find peace.

  • Shelly / Texas
    Shelly / Texas Member Posts: 19
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    Please continue to seek support from every source available! Wishing you peace in your time of sorrow.

  • CampCarol
    CampCarol Member Posts: 58
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    My sincere condolences…sending thoughts and prayers to you/yours during this difficult time.

  • Petra2024
    Petra2024 Member Posts: 39
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    I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish you strength in this time.

  • Karen711
    Karen711 Member Posts: 62
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    I’m so sorry for your loss! I hope your daughters will be close by, and I wish you strength and comfort knowing your dear wife is no longer suffering.

  • JeriLynn66
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    Peace be with you.

  • fmb
    fmb Member Posts: 350
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    I am so sorry for your loss. As your DW now rests peacefully in the arms of the Lord, may you also find comfort and peace in His loving care.

  • mrahope
    mrahope Member Posts: 527
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    My sincere condolences on the loss of your DW. May her memory be a blessing.

  • Dio
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    My condolences…may you find solace in knowing that she's at peace and her suffering has ended.

  • SDianeL
    SDianeL Member Posts: 878
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    so sorry for your loss. I am in Stage 8 since August 12. Praying for comfort for you and your family. Cherish the beautiful memories. May she rest in peace. 🙏

  • Rocky2
    Rocky2 Member Posts: 133
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    ghostkasper, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have been in Stage 8 since May 12 of this year. I pray for God's comfort and peace for you and your family as you grieve this loss.

    Tom

  • ImMaggieMae
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    I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort and peace.

  • Elshack
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    Deepest sympathy. May you find peace and strength in the days ahead. I too have been in stage 8 since last Nov. when my DH passed away. Be comforted that your DW is no longer suffering.

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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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