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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Sep 10, 2024 | Replies (98)
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Thank you for your very kind words! My husband died on July 7. But I know he's up in Heaven with God and Jesus and our loved ones. Also he's no longer breathless and terribly uncomfortable. I know that we will be reunited eventually in Heaven together. I have no family left and very few friends. I'm 78 and most everyone has died. But I have found kindness in perfect strangers and especially here on the Mayo Forum! Thank you so much!
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very very sorry for your loss.
My mom passed in June 2023. My wife's mom passed in October 2023...just three weeks after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Then another relative within a month. And then my wife's sister-in-law got diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.
What a year!
Was not sure how I survived it.
I just have been taking it very very very easy and slow. Taking tasks away from me. Just trying to stay calm and as relaxed as I can.
There's been a lot of crying, I can tell you that.
But, like you, I also have faith. I believe God is merciful and He gives us experiences for our learning and benefit. And I believe that when our loved ones pass, they pass into profound peace and happiness.
So, that helps me.
I am quite ill. I have been told that I could pass away at any time. But I was told that 12 years ago, so I don't know what to believe. It has been quite scary at times. I guess that being on the edge has taught me a lot about faith. I never thought I could develop faith at this kind of level. Maybe that is the lesson that I am learning. To have faith through the most difficult experiences.
Again, so very sorry for your loss.
Take care now.