A Loss Unlike Any Other

geekette · Jun 12, 2012

I'm so sorry, Gary, and am glad you posted. I can't imagine your loss, nor how hard the past 9 months must have been.

But I need to congratulate you on having a long and successful marriage. Too few people get to share a happy lifetime so I'm glad you got to have that.

Peace be with you.

Kay H · Jun 12, 2012

It sounds like you and your wife had a great marriage and I'm sure you feel very lost now. I am sorry for your loss and glad you shared it with us. May God watch over you and your children while you heal.

Janette · Jun 12, 2012

May you feel the peace of your heavenly Father.

Tia · Jun 12, 2012

There are no words. My sympathies and prayers for comfort and strength for you/yours.

AwayWeGo · Jun 12, 2012

Blessings & Peace In Time Of Sorrow.

If Thou Be Near . . .

If thou be near, I go rejoicing
To peace and rest beyond the skies,
Nor will I fear what may befall me,
For I will hear thy sweet voice call me,
Thy gentle hand will close my eyes.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.

JudyS · Jun 12, 2012

I am very sorry that you lost your wife, Gary.

A close friend of mine lost her husband to cancer a few years back. She was only 49 years old at the time. She joined a support group for widows and found it very helpful. I don't know if groups for widowers are as common, but it would be worth looking into. The AARP (www.aarp.org) provides advice to people who have lost a spouse. You don't need to be retired to join the AARP -- membership is open to people 50 and over.

Karen G · Jun 12, 2012

So sad to read about your loss. Praying for you.

MULTIZ321 · Jun 12, 2012

Gary,

Hope the medical referral bought you some extra time.

I know it's been tough going and you did your best for your lovely wife.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your Tug friend,

Richard

dumbydee · Jun 12, 2012

So sorry for you loss. There are no words to say to comfort you at this time but just know we all will be thinking of you in the days to come. God Bless

RX8 · Jun 12, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. You have many many years of memories that will eventually let you smile again.

Fern Modena · Jun 12, 2012

Gary,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories of good times together, and the faces of the children you had together sustain you throughout the years. And know that people here are a caring part of your family, too.

Fern

Timeshare Von · Jun 12, 2012

Gary may you find peace knowing she is no longer suffering from the cancer. God bless and keep you and yours!

MOXJO7282 · Jun 13, 2012

gpurtz said:
I don't know why I feel the need to post this, but I do, so I am. My wife of 36 years, 362 days died today after a 9-month, courageous battle with cancer.
She was my lover, my wife, the mother of my three sons and my best friend. The world must go on without the most wonderful human being I have ever met.
Gary

God Bless your wife and you for recognizing what you had. So many don't. This is especially moving to me because this is how I would describe my wife.

chellej · Jun 13, 2012

Condolances on your loss, dh & I have been married 36 years and I cannot imagine what I would do without him. I hope your boys are close and you find comfort together.

Patri · Jun 13, 2012

My heart goes out to you. D--- cancer.

Dori · Jun 13, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to your and your family. Take comfort and strength from all of the wonderful memories you created together.

Dori

ada903 · Jun 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs.

kjsgrammy · Jun 13, 2012

So sorry to read of this. Thoughts and prayers are being sent to you and your family.

lamb · Jun 13, 2012

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that joyous memories of special moments and trips together soon outweigh the difficult moments and thoughts that you are now experiencing.

Cathyb · Jun 13, 2012

TUG family...

gpurtz said:
I don't know why I feel the need to post this, but I do, so I am. My wife of 36 years, 362 days died today after a 9-month, courageous battle with cancer.
She was my lover, my wife, the mother of my three sons and my best friend. The world must go on without the most wonderful human being I have ever met.
Gary

Gary, perhaps deep inside you knew there is this TUG family out here that feels for you and sends their condolences. Your wife is in a better place without pain now and maybe that will help you in your sorrow.

Post anytime you need to.

channimal · Jun 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.

GregT · Jun 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. Your note is a beautiful tribute to her and your wonderful relationship.

Wishing you the best in the days to come,

Greg

Cdn Gal · Jun 13, 2012

Said a prayer for you from Canada- my condolances...

Jaybee · Jun 13, 2012

Gary, I feel your pain. My beloved husband passed away, suddenly, on April 12. We were together for 37 1/2 years, and did everything together, almost.
I miss him so, but my comfort is knowing he was spared any more discomfort or pain, and didn't have to face a wheelchair, or dialysis, both of which were in his future here.
Also, we made beautiful memories together, and I've learned to appreciate the quote: "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
I send virtual hugs, and prayers for your healing.

triem · Jun 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss

A Loss Unlike Any Other

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