My husband died today

[NewEnglandAutumn]

Back when covid started he was set to begin a new cancer trial. It did not happen so for his safety he continued on an oral chemo at home. I have no doubt that this shortened his life. I am not stupid nor am I kidding myself he lived a very long time beyond his projected life span and I am grateful for it. I also know that Covid was not helpful. Video appointments are not optimal when dealing with cancer but going in would have been worse. Because he had cancer in his lungs we needed to protect him. We did the best we could.

I am sure there are many like us who lost precious time because of the unaccounted for ramifications of covid.

[CentralMass]

1. My condolences on your loss.. it is a terrible disease.

[cate94]

2. I'm so very sorry

[SoCalDavidS]

3. So Very Sad To Hear, My Condolences, And Please Stay Well

Glad you could be together in the final months.

[skylucy]

4. i'm so sorry.

[Pepsidog]

5. God bless you.

[pandr32]

6. I am so sorry

[KT2000]

7. I am really sorry for your loss

Covid has made medical care and safety even more difficult. Peace to you.

[Desert grandma]

8. So very sorry for your loss.

I hope you have friends or family near by that will offer support to you. (( hugs)) from your friends here at DU.

[sunflowerseed]

9. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Karadeniz]

10. Oh no... tragic news! My husband's treatments have continued as before. I wasn't aware that

In some places, a different protocol was put into effect due to covid. My deepest sympathy on your loss.

[sprinkleeninow]

11. ...

"Blessed be his eternal memory."
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[SheltieLover]

12. Deepest Condolences

[UpInArms]

13. I am so very sorry

[somaticexperiencing]

14. I am so sorry to hear this and offer up all my sympathies and mourn your loss with you.

My heart goes out to you and hoping that memories and friends and families and support from all sides make these times a little easier.

[progressoid]

15. I am so sorry. This happened to my sister-in-law as well.

She was waiting for approval for an experimental treatment but covid put the brakes on that.

[Tender hopper]

16. Bless you

When times are bad , remember that it will get better and the biting grief will turn into warm remembrance with time.

[virgdem]

18. So very sorry for your loss. Peace to youl.

[NNadir]

19. Deep condolences. n/t.

[True Blue American]

20. My deepest Sympathy to

You and your family. May you share the Happy times together!

[RestoreAmerica2020]

21. So sorry for your loss.

Paz.

[Celerity]

22. I am so so sorry for your loss, massive hugz

[Steven Maurer]

23. I am so terribly sorry.

Please take care of yourself the way that your husband would want you to.

[Snackshack]

24. 🕯

[barbtries]

25. it is a vicious virus

that takes untold tolls upon so many. I am so sorry for your loss.

[jmbar2]

26. I'm sorry for your tragic loss

I'm glad that you could reach out to your DU family. We are here when you need to talk. Peace be unto you and your family.

[Solly Mack]

27. I am so sorry for your loss.

[renate]

28. I am so, so, so sorry. We all are

What a terrible, shattering loss. There are no words.

[Duncanpup]

29. Condolences

[LiberalLoner]

30. My deepest condolences for your loss.

I hope and pray you will be surrounded by loved ones during this time who will support you through this period of grieving. 🙏

[GPV]

31. I am so very sorry!

[zanana1]

32. Condolences. Please take care of yourself.

Let people do for you for awhile. You've been through so much. Give yourself time to grieve and recover. That's what I did.

[underpants]

33. ❤️

I’m very sorry to hear this.

[murielm99]

34. I am very sorry.

[janterry]

35. I'm so very sorry

[snowybirdie]

36. So very sorry

A difficult time. Keep his memory close and be at peace.

[brer cat]

37. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Scrivener7]

38. I'm so sorry. I wish you peace.

[badhair77]

39. Covid affected my husband's hospice care so I can relate.

I am very sorry for your loss but grateful you had some extra time, although it’s never enough. I wish you peace.

[mnhtnbb]

40. I am so sorry for your loss.

There's never enough time with loved ones.

Damn COVID. Damn Cancer. And damn COVID again.

Be good to yourself. You are going to need your strength to deal with all the paperwork and bureaucracy surrounding death in the next few months. Please remember there is always someone here at DU and there are quite a few of us widows--and widowers--too. Sometimes it helps to talk with someone who's been through it.

[YoshidaYui]

41. My condolences

[area51]

42. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[malaise]

43. Deepest sympathy

[Stuart G]

44. So sorry...

[JudyM]

45. So sorry.

You were both valiant. Wishing you peaceful moments during this time of sorrow. 🙏

[Ocelot II]

46. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Maraya1969]

47. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[BComplex]

48. OMG, NewEnglandAutumn. I'm so sorry for your loss.

And I'm so sorry for what you and he had to face during COVID. Sending hugs and my deepest sympathy.

[dickthegrouch]

49. Hugs

[Mad_Dem_X]

50. So very sorry for your loss.

[mia]

51. I'm so sorry for your loss, NewEnglandAutumn.

May loving memories carry you through this difficult time.

[Tikki]

52. So very sorry and strong hugs for you...

Tikki

[Nululu]

53. So sorry for your loss nt

[Laffy Kat]

54. I am so very sorry.

[Nevilledog]

55. ...

[Niagara]

56. I'm so sorry you're going through this.

[Harker]

57. Of course you did.

He will live on in the hearts of those who love him.

[sinkingfeeling]

58. My deepest condolences.

[Delphinus]

59. ...

[iemanja]

60. I'm so sorry for your loss.

My heart goes out to you.

[MLAA]

61. I cannot imagine your pain. I am sending kind and loving thoughts 💕💞💕💖💖💕💞

[IbogaProject]

62. I am so sorry for your loss

And I am doubly angry this wasn't contained early on as the former administration thought letting the blue states have it bad would be something to run a successful campaign with.

[3catwoman3]

63. That you have the strength and composure to come here today suggests that you are...

...a very sturdy and resilient person. I hope you have people you can lean on so you don't have to be strong all the time.

[AKwannabe]

64. Peace to you.

[WVreaper]

65. Do not dwell on your loss.

Dwell on your good memories. Death of a loved one always hurts, whether it be a death that can be somewhat anticipated, or a sudden event. End result is still the same.
When you wake up tomorrow morning, think about all the good times and good memories and smile.

[Tree Lady]

66. So sorry for your loss

Sending a hug 🫂

[tavernier]

67. He hasn't left you.

I’m presently out on a boat in the ocean where we spent many of our happiest days, and I can feel him next to me now, even four years later.

These early days will be difficult. Stay strong.

[sarge43]

68. Deepest condolences

I lost my husband earlier this year. The DU kindness and messages of comfort and support meant so very much. You're not alone. Lean on us.

Time will bring peace, but will never erase your loving memories.

[beaglelover]

69. So sorry for your loss.

[Mazeltov Cocktail]

70. My deepest sympathy 🕯️

[BlueNProud]

71. Condolences from the Fenway.

[sdfernando]

72. I am so sorry you lost your husband

I'm grateful he had your love and support throughout this ordeal.


Its so terrible what COVID and TFG have wrought on this country and on you and your family personally.

[yardwork]

73. I am so sorry for your loss.

[ancianita]

74. I'm so sorry for his suffering and your loss.

[markie]

75. ...

[Blue Owl]

76. My sincere condolences, NewEngland Autumn....

[onecaliberal]

77. I am so very sorry for your loss.

I'm sure you did the very best you could possibly do.

[Beacool]

78. I'm so sorry.

My deepest condolences to you and your family. This has been such a tough time for the world. COVID has brought so much pain directly and indirectly You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

[bucolic_frolic]

79. I'm so sorry

You are so brave to face it all with him. The time surrounding a loved one's passing was the most jumbled, distorted time of my life. Be kind to yourself, get some rest. You did all you could.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

80. I have no words that would ease your loss but know that others are wishing you well.

[Generic Brad]

81. My heart goes out to you

We are all here for you.

[OldBaldy1701E]

82. My condolences. (n/t)

[SalmonChantedEvening]

83. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[PatrickforB]

84. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

May he dwell in eternal rest surrounded by perpetual light, and may you be genuinely comforted in your grief.

[luvtheGWN]

85. As a widow of nearly 4 years,

I can truly appreciate your deep sense of loss. My husband had lymphoma and, while I knew the end was probably near, he was actually fortunate to die of a sudden massive stroke, in the middle of the night in his own bed. I was numb (some would call it shock) and my darling nieces (like daughters to us) helped me through.

Let others help YOU! Collect your favourite photos of your husband and put them in every room of your house. He will always be with you and you will treasure the memories those photos evoke.

With my sincere sympathy.

[mercuryblues]

86. I am sorry about your loss.

[lunatica]

87. Hugs to you and all your family

I know how hard and harsh it is to lose a dearly loved one. At least you know you all did the absolute best you could do. That will bring you some comfort when you need it.

[StarryNite]

88. I am so sorry.