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In reply to the discussion: My husband collapsed and died tonight. [View all]peggysue2
(11,515 posts)140. So sorry to read this
Must have been a terrible shock the way things played out. Strange too, you mentioned the UTI your husband was battling. My sister and my mother-in-law had the same problem as they approached death, recurring UTIs that antibiotic therapy couldn't knock out completely. And the subsequent hallucinations.
This type of loss is always hard, even when you know it's coming. Sending you and your family blessings.
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That is platinum advice right there. All of it. We don't talk about death nearly enough.
Maru Kitteh
Oct 30
#142
Oh, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved. I sincerely hope that you're surrounded by the love & caring of your
The_REAL_Ecumenist
Oct 30
#31
I wish you peace with the knowledge that your care for your husband over the years made a tremendous difference...
hlthe2b
Oct 30
#32
We hear you, we're listening, keep talking through it as much as you need or want to.
Think. Again.
Oct 30
#35
I am so sorry. Peace and strength to you and his other family and friends.
mucholderthandirt
Oct 30
#41
"wrap your mind around it"? (natural thoughts) He was/is loved. He loved you. You & son were there. Stuff happens.
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 30
#43
I can't imagine what you've just experienced, but as we age I guess we have to accept this is going to happen
Vinca
Oct 30
#84
I cannot even begin to know what you've just been through. I don't even know the depth of what it ...
marble falls
Oct 30
#101
My husband and I have been together since 1982. I don't know what I'd do if he died either?
lark
Oct 30
#115
I think you may be in shock. I'm emotionally wrapping my arms around you in a comforting hug.
Joinfortmill
Oct 30
#117
I am so sorry for you and your son. I glad you felt you could come here to share your grief.
Fla Dem
Oct 30
#126
I am so deeply sorry for your loss and the trauma you and your son have been through.
Trueblue Texan
Oct 30
#130
Your loss already happened over time. The good you've done masks this last bit.
Festivito
Oct 30
#133
I am so very sorry for your loss! You have my very deepest condolences. I am glad that DU provided you a safe place to
LaMouffette
Oct 30
#148
Please check in now and again and let us know you are okay. Anonymous we may be, but we care about you.
Maru Kitteh
Oct 30
#153
its a blessing, but its damned too fast. my uncle's mother in law was slipping into AZ, had a heart attack
pansypoo53219
Oct 30
#192
Condolences to you and your family. Peace & love be with all of you in the days to come.
Hekate
Oct 30
#205
Woah, that's just Awful! My condolences. Especially bc it was a sudden shock...
electric_blue68
Oct 30
#244
I'm so sorry. Even it you expect it "someday" it is always such a shock to the system.
flying_wahini
Oct 30
#257
Big hugs from me. Losing someone suddenly when you think there's more time is the worst...
Violet_Crumble
Oct 30
#259