I just wanted to let you, my garden buddies, know that my husband passed away on Tuesday evening. I haven't been online much for the past several months while we dealt with his cancer and the many treatments we tried. We started at M.D. Anderson last November and it has been non-stop chemo, labs, doctors, poking and prodding since that time. He started at home hospice care two weeks ago and the decline in the last two weeks was unbelievably rapid. I want to thank everyone for all their kind words and support during this past 10 months. I appreciate it more than you can know.
Regards,
Crow
My Friends
Crow,
You have my deepest sympathy on your husband's passing. Know that we, your garden buddies, are here to support you in any way we can even as a sounding board as you deal with your loss. You won't be alone.
Veronica
I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm always available if you need someone.
Nata
Oh! I am so sorry too, such a terrible loss, it is hard to know what to say, but please know that we care very much. God Bless you and give you the strength to do whatever you need to do.
Josephine.
So sorry to hear you lost your loved one, but under the circumstance, I am sure you are glad it was a rapid decline. It isn't easy to see our loved ones suffer. I pray you will have comfort during this time.
I am also at a loss for words at such sad news. I hope that in his last 2 weeks he was comfortable and you have support to help you with your loss. Your garden friends are here (and Hear) for you.
Anna
I am so sorry for your loss. The hospice people I've been around (my Dad had hospice care the month before he died) are absolute angels, and hopefully they made his final 2 weeks a bit more bearable for everyone. May your husband's memory be long and sweet and remain forever close to your heart.
Carla
Dearest Father God, we thank you for the life of Crow's husband. Today he is with you and no longer in pain. Wrap your arms around Crow and reassure her that she is not alone. Give her strength as she faces the days ahead.
There are no words, just know that we deeply care and we are all here for you all of the time.
Crow-I'm so sorry, and to think you were going through all that and helping me with my tomato plants when you had so much more important stuff going on. Thank you.
Just remember we are all here 24 hrs a day when you need us. I know I can speak for the whole group.
Crow, my heart and prayers go out to you. I know what you have been going through and feel your pain. I recently went through the same with my wife with the same outcome. I take peace in knowing that she is no longer in pain and in a better place as is your husband. There will be plenty to keep you busy in the near future but when that dies down find more to keep you occupied. I did this by taking on all the gardening and landscaping projects that I had to neglect over the past few years during her long illness. She would have wanted me to get back to my 2nd love and it has been excellent therapy. I know that now is not the time to think about what you'll take on later but keep it in mind to stay active.
Today would have been our 28th anniversary. I'm feeling a bit down today so I hope my words haven't come across as uncaring. From one caregiver to another, I do feel for you.
God bless you & yours,
Steve S
I'm so sorry to hear of your dear husband, the special Scotts man, passing on.
I pray for the strength you'll need in the following days. You are a precious woman and I send my best to you. Gentle hugs coming your way.
Oh, Crow! I'm so sad to read this and to hear of your husband's passing. So sorry for your loss.
Happy Anniversary Steve, I'm not very religous but I KNOW you aren't celebrating by yourself. :) Its still both of your 28th ann. and thats something to be proud of.
My dear, I am so sorry the moment you have dreaded has arrived, so sorry that you have to go thru this.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers... Kristi
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We pray the Lord will comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time, in Jesus' Name, Amen.
Jeanne
Thank you all so much for the kind words and support. I am truly at loose ends and don't know what to do with myself. Being kept busy with all the legal junk, arrangements and thank you notes right now, but I know next week is going to be a bear. It's all I can do to drag myself out of bed right now.
Steve, I'm so sorry to hear you lost your wife. I'm glad you've found some solace in your garden. I know there are good days and bad days within the grieving process, but I'm glad to know you find some comfort in the rebirth of a garden. I hope I can find something to focus on to get me past the hardest days and nights, but there will forever be a piece of my heart missing.
Thank you all again. Knowing you're here helps more than you can know.
Crow
Still have my spouse but loosing my grandson last year is still with me. Don't hurry your grief. We all are different and the grief process jumps back and forth. I can't imagine what it must be like to loose your best friend. We shall not forget him or you. Eventually the last few months will fade and you will dwell on the good times.