Oh my sweet friend, I am truly heartbroken for you and your family. You’ve been such a champion and steadfast, loving partner to Michael for over 35 years. You’ve seen him fight through the challenges of paralysis and gave him unconditional love and support.

It’s a small blessing that you could all be with him in his final hours. It’s a memory you’ll treasure to know you were with him until the end. I lost my mum right before Christmas years ago. I held her hand, sang Amazing Grace, said the 23 Psalm and at the end of the Lord’s Prayer, she squeezed my hand and departed this world. I cherish that memory of our last time together.

I hope that you and your daughters will remember the love shared in that moment and know Michael felt it too. Knowing what a difficult time this is, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, especially during this holiday season. Share stories about Michael, they’ll keep him close in your heart.

I’m here for you anytime you want to share what you’re feeling or need to talk. I wish I could reach through this screen and give you a huge embrace for love and support…especially love. Are you coping ok for now? Are your daughters able to be with you for a while?