hollyridge Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Last night at 8:39pm my sweet husband Bill lost his battle with this distgusting and hateful disease. Our three kids and our four grandchildren are just devasted. He was out and about on Monday and then started to get very tired and yesterday morning he was very confused and disoriented and unable to stay awake. We had not even arranged for hospice yet. He had never been hospitalized and the night before he had all of the family over and had pizza and laughed and talked with them. We are all in shock. I thought I was going to go to get my hair coloured today and instead I am going to the funeral home to make his arrangements. He started slipping away at about 4:00pm and we called hospice and they came to sign him up. We never accomplished that. I spent the day and night lying in bed beside him cradling him in my arms and telling him how happy he made us and how much we loved him. His breathing slowed and within a few minutes he relaxed and melted into my arms and breathed his final breath. I want the world to know that a wonderful and caring and beautiful and humble and brilliant loving husband, father, and Papa has been taken from us and we will never be the same. Bill, I can feel you. I know you are here. Please hold me tight. The world is crashing around me. I miss you so much baby. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Oh, Colleen I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioKat Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 (((hugs)))) I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViVi Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Dear, Dear Colleen, I posted to you a few minutes ago under "General" but I just have to say one more time how very, very sorry I am for the loss of your soul mate. I cry for you today and hope you feel the love that is being sent to you via this message board from all over the world. ViVi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen - Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Oh Colleen~ What a horrible shock. I am so very very sorry to hear about Bill. I wish you strength to get through the upcoming days ahead... I am so sorry to read this. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I am so saddened by your news. My deepest sympathies. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen, I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen, I am SO sorry to hear this. I'll be praying for you and your family. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen, This is so tragic, I am so sorry. It is so hard to believe that it can happen so fast. I offer you my deepest sympathy and prayers for some peace and comfort in the days ahead. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen, I am so sorry for you and your family. What a beautiful tribute to your love that you had a chance to hold your sweet husband through his final hours. I know he is with you, and always will be. May you and your loved ones find comfort in your sweet memories of him during this sad time. - Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen, Words are so inadequate right now..... I pray for you to have some peace, and to remember all the great times and memories you had with Bill. May the infinite mercy of our loving Father engulf your family, and may you know of His promise to us in our faith...... everlasting life..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen My thoughts and prayers are with you during this devastating time. Please accept my condolances Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen, I am so very sorry for your loss. I simply do not have words... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you were able to be with him in his last hours. May our loving father send you peace. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Our hearts are breaking for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I can't even begin to find the words to express my sorrow over your loss. You and the family are in my prayers and heart. Love Nancy O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 something else I would like to say. When I pass I would love to be in my wifes arms as he was in yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 My heart is breaking for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen, I know your pain last night and today and tomorrow. My Buddy left me two weeks ago yesterday. If you need someone to talk to you can pm me for I am here. I will pm you my phone number and you can call me if you need a friend who knows what you are going through right at this minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 My heart breaks for you. It is so hard to lose the one you love so much. When it happens so unexpectedly the shock is as overwhelming as the sorrrow. My God hold you and comfort you. You and your family are in my heart and my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen, I know I haven't been on much, but I want to tell how sorry I am. My prayers are with you. Dona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen, My condolances to you and your family, words are inadequate to express sympathy in your loss. Bill will be with you always, like he was in your arms, when he said good bye to go to a better place. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen, Sincerest sympathies on your loss. Prayers for you and Bill and your families. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Colleen I am so sorry. I can feel the devastation in you post. May God bless you and your family and I hope you can somehow find some peace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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