She is gone

Crushed

My lovely, wonderful, brilliant, public spirited wife died yesterday. She was 73. and had had Alzheimer's for 15 years. I described our journey in these pages and the end was peaceful. I held her hand as her breathing went shallower and shallower and finally stopped . Our two daughters were with us. She was as lovely as ever. Thank you all for being with us on this road

Bridge4

Crushed, I am so sorry that you and your family had to travel this road for so long, but glad that your wife has finally been freed from the ravages of this disease. I have followed your story since joining this site a few years ago, and know the added pain when remembering how brilliant and talented our loved ones were before the disease grabbed hold of them. May you and your daughters find peace and joy in the loving memories of your wife and their mother.

JeriLynn66

Crushed, I am so sorry for your loss. May your lovely wife rest in peace as you and your daughters remember her with love. Peace be with you.

White Crane

Crushed, my heart goes out to you and your daughters. May you find peace in the coming days knowing your lovely wife is at rest. I have followed your posts over the last several years and know how much you loved her.

Biggles

My thoughts are with you and your family. I too have followed your posts for the last 18 months. I wish you peace.

A. Marie

I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss, Crushed. Yours were among the comments I always looked for here, because of your great love for your wife and for the life you had together. Pax vobiscum.

LJCHR

So sorry for your loss. May you find strength and healing.

Mint

Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

charley0419

my she RIP

Marla13

So sorry for your loss. She has peace now. Please be kind to yourself.

cdgbdr

I am sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself and your daughters.

Quilting brings calm

Crushed, I am so sorry for your loss. I’m so sorry that your wife, you, and your family had to endure this terrible disease for 15 years. I know how much you loved her. She is at peace now. You’ve taken excellent care of her all this time and I hope you know that in your heart.

Beachfan

Crushed, I am sorry. Such a long and heartbreaking journey you have traveled with your DW and family. Wishing you peace and comfort in the days, months, and years ahead. It gets easier, but the heartache never goes away. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

JulietteBee

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73627/she-is-gone

My deepest condolence to you and your family. I pray that God will cradle you all in His mighty arms while you grieve this devastating loss. God bless!🙏🏽

BethL

I'm so sorry for your loss.

midge333

A long journey. I am sorry for your loss. Please be kind to yourself.

weareallunique

What a blessing it was peaceful and you were all gathered . Thank you Crushed for sharing the news now, and through all the years you shared not just the Alz journey but even more the love affair you've had with your wife. Your devotion to your lady was touching.


~~
Separation [by W.S. Merwin]

Your absence has gone through me
Like thread through a needle.
Everything I do is stitched with its color.
~~

May you carry the sweetest of memories into your future .

easy23

Sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story with us!

tigersmom

Crushed, i am so sorry for the loss of your dear wife. Your eloquent posts brought her vividly to life here, and I feel like I got such a clear picture of the wonderful woman she was. I am happy that she is finally at peace, and hope that in time, that will come for you, too.

CampCarol

My sincere condolences on the loss of your DW. You have been there for her every step of the way, and I know you did your absolute best to ensure she was loved, safe and warm. Sending thoughts and prayers your way as you transition to Stage 8. Be kind to yourself!

Jazzma

Crushed, I echo all of the other comments about how much you cared for your wife and how vividly you described her. For me, entering Stage 8 was — and still is — a whole new type of grief that took me by surprise. After all the years of grieving I thought maybe it would just be a relief, but instead it's a deep and sharp sorrow for what my DH was when he was well. Please keep in touch and find comfort and support.

Palmetto Peg

Crushed, yours was one of the first voices who helped me when I began posting here. Your love for your wife always shone through every post. I'm sorry for your loss, but also know you can find peace now. May her memory be a blessing.

Ed1937

Crushed, I'm sorry. I know it's difficult for quite some time being in stage 8, and I wish you well.

Vitruvius

Pease and strength in Stage 8.

Chammer

@Crushed I am sorry for your loss. You always described your wife in such an eloquent and passionate way. I pray healing for you and your daughters now and in the future.

Iris L.

Please accept my condolences in the loss of your dear wife.

Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

Iris

ronda b

So sorry you have had to go through such a journey. Glad you were with your beautiful wife at the very end. Condolences to you and your daughters. May you guys find peace as she has.

harshedbuzz

Crushed.

I am sorry for all of the losses that led to this end. Thank you for sharing this dear and brilliant woman with us here.

HB

trottingalong

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/249196#Comment_249196

beautifully said

JJ401

It was "the long goodbye", but no matter how long, none of us are prepared for the emotions that arise when they leave us. Her memory will always be a blessing.

Dio

Crushed, my condolences to you and your family! It's been such a long hard journey for you and your wife. You both fought it brilliantly and courageously. When I joined this group, your postings were among the first to help me through my darkest days. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Please take care of yourself and visit us from time to time, if you wish. I miss, and very much envy, the "old" timers who have moved on.