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pattirose731
pattirose731

I worked my way back to being ok after my husband died suddenly in 2009. It took me 3 years to realize that I was ok. Then it took another 4 years to meet the love of my life. We became engaged in 2018.


Now he is critically ill with cancer. I will lose the best part of my life. I feel myself sliding back into the darkest time, and it will be worse now because I am so happy with George. We have only had 4.5 years together, not nearly enough time. 


I don't know what I will do without him. I am already losing interest in everything.


I have never been an optimist, but I keep going somehow.

GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
I've been watching videos for the 700 Club about the power of prayer. Get everyone you know to pray for him. If you belong to a church, have him put on the prayer list. You can also call the number for Sylvia Brown and have him put on her prayer list. I will say a prayer for him too. Take care.
Lavender80
Lavender80
Patti I am so sorry to hear that you are going thru this. I said some prayers for you all. Patti, I watched someone I love slowly die for over 2 months. It's a torturous place to be.

I know your husband isn't 100% himself b/c of the cancer, but he is still here with you. Embrace every day, have your laughs, cherish your time. Be the beautiful wonderful bright spirit he fell in love with.

Sometimes being who we are, can be so healing for those that love us.

I'm sorry you are going thru this. Light and love!
pattirose731
pattirose731
Thank you Lavender80. I can't see him or talk to him right now because he has shut down, which he does when he is ill. He only wants his daughter and son around, and I live 1+ hr. away. When I was there last Thursday, he apologized for not being good company. It was hard for me to be normal because he really couldn't listen and he needed to sleep. I think he doesn't want me to see him in so much pain. We will know tomorrow, but I expect the worst prognosis.
pattirose731
pattirose731
Thank you GreenEyes727. I put in prayer requests and intentions at 6 websites and I watch Mass every morning. I also posted virtual candles and pray to Perpetual Adoration.
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