My Wife's Friend Is Gone

[ProfessorGAC]

For those who saw my post from the other day about the friend in hospice, she died last night around 9:30.
She was sleeping when everything shut down, so it was peaceful.
Thanks for all the good thoughts, folks.

[FSogol]

1. Condolences. N/t

[MiHale]

2. ...

[nightwing1240]

3. Very sorry for your wifes loss

Best wishes for you and her

[Duncanpup]

4. Hugs GAC to your wife and to you.

[hlthe2b]

5. Once acceptance that death is no longer preventable

among both patients and family/friends comes to pass, it is common for those surrounding them to hope for it to come quickly. I think this is very normal, but sometimes it causes guilt down the road as grief really sets in. Many hospice staff will warn of this coming emotion when speaking with the visiting families and friends.

May all be at peace and accept that the suffering has ended in its own time.

[gademocrat7]

6. Sending hugs and love

So sorry.

[malaise]

7. Peace to all of you

[2naSalit]

8. ...

May she rest in peace and may those who cared for her be at peace as well.

[Meowmee]

9. Sorry for your loss

I am glad it was peaceful…

[SheltieLover]

10. Deepest condolences

Please encourage all who are grieving to engage in bereavement therapy through the hospice. They are specially trained to help people resolve their grief.

Most hospice orgs offer 13 months of free therapy to support surviving loved ones through "the year of firsts." Birthdays, holidays, etc.

Healing vibes on the way to you & your wife. 💓💓💓

[Sympthsical]

11. Really sorry to hear that

I read your thoughtful post and had been thinking about it since.

[brer cat]

12. I'm glad her passing was peaceful.

You and your wife were very helpful to her and her family. I hope you all feel peace.

[Liberal In Texas]

13. Many condolences.

I feel like there has been a lot of loss lately. And cancer has been a big villain in that loss.

[samnsara]

14. (((hugs)))

[paleotn]

15. Condolences.

[highplainsdem]

16. {{{{{Professor}}}}} I'm so sorry she didn't have years more in good

health, a long retirement to share with loved ones. But I'm glad to hear that her passing was peaceful.

More prayers and good vibes for your wife, and you, and all who are grieving.

[murielm99]

17. I am sorry.

[secondwind]

18. So sorry! I hope your wife has many beautiful memories to cherish

[marble falls]

19. Those thoughts are good for a long time. Somewhere there is an internet ear and shoulder ...

... available on DU at any time. It's eased my heart and mind MANY times.

[Chicagogrl1]

20. Hugs to All

[pazzyanne]

21. So sorry for you and your wife's loss.

Take care, and prayers for you both on their way.

[ms liberty]

22. Hugs and vibes. So sorry for your loss. n/t

[Warpy]

23. Can you invite her hubby over on Xmas?

While I'm sure he's inundated with family invites, he's not going to feel like celebrating anything. A low key dinner and good conversation with friends would be far better.

I lost most of my family between Dec 1 and Jan 15, so I know what I'm talking about. I tend to hide from the holidays now, poked my head out on Thanksgiving just long enough to get a turkey dinner to go from the facility's kitchen. Back in the good old days, it was a reasonably low key covered dish dinner with good friends. It helped.

[ProfessorGAC]

24. She Never Married

Quite happily single, her whole life.
If she had married, she probably would not have come back home to die. She likely would have stayed in The Keys for her last days.

[Warpy]

25. Ah, so few loose ends to tie up

My family is gone so I'll be the same. Doctors Without Borders will get a windfall, and that will be it.

[ProfessorGAC]

27. Yeah, The House In KW Is About The Only Thing

Probably left it to the family. She had nieces & nephews.

[Beetwasher.]

26. So Sorry, Condolences, That Really Stinks