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Hey..how about a W and W Roll Call Again...

missmyhero
missmyhero
There are so many new members and so many of us old timers (old dsers) still sticking around after all this time. We have done roll calls before so people can get an idea of who is here and who is not. It has been really helpful...especially helping people sort out who is where with what timeline. The really huge benefit is helping people connect with people with similar time lines or similar losses. Anyway...I want to do this again...Hope everyone will join me....

So I am:
#1...
missmyhero...Diana
I lost my husband Denny on April 3, 2009
to a brain tumor.
I live in Vermont.

This is such a difficult time of year for us that I thought a little light hearted connection post would be a good idea.

big (((((hugs))))) to everyone.
laurabp
laurabp
I'm Laura, from Maine. I lost my wonderful husband, Stan on Dec 5, 2008 due to a major stroke. We were together 15 years. I joined this group in May, 2009 and have received so much help and encouragement here. I don't participate all that often after 4 years, but every now and then I check in to see what's happening. Also even after all this time I still have my down days, and it is good to know there are people here who really understand. For you new people, hang in there - it may seem impossible now, but with the help and support you will get here, you will find that you can do this!
jerseydebbie
jerseydebbie
jerseydebbie, obviously my name is Debbie.
Lost my husband May 22, 2009 to lung cancer.
Together a total of 39 years.
I live in New Jersey.

And yes, the holidays bring a heavy heart. I hate them.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi. I'm Robin from Louisiana. It's been 3 years, 10 months, and 6 days since I lost Ted, the love of my life, suddenly and unexpectedly to an apparent massive heart attack. Everyday it still feels like a kick in the stomach because I miss him so much. We were married 28 years but I wanted 28 more. So hard because I didn't get to say goodbye. I don't post much but DS makes me feel like there are others who understand.
hope54
hope54
I'm Rae, I lost my husband Ken Oct. 27th 2012 from lung cancer due to agent orange exposure. We were married 38 years. I live in Ohio and have one daughter that lives in Colorado.
I cannot believe that Ken is gone. He was the one and only love of my life,
This holiday season is already incredibly hard. I'm just can't get into all the parties and merriment when I am so sad.
I haven't posted much on this sire but I do read your posts and I am relieved to know that I am not alone in what I am feeling.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm Phyllis, age 55 and living in Texas. My husband Vincent passed away June 11,2012 from Pancreatic Cancer. I spent our 31st wedding anniversary (Sept,19 ) on the floor in my closet crying my eyes out. I grieve privately and seems to work best for me but I come to DS daily to read, shed tears and pray for those who are struggling.
MROT
MROT
I am Peggy. I live in Chicago. I lost my husband on October 9, 2010 to pancreatic cancer that spread to lung, liver and brain. I don't post often but visit almost daily to read other's posts. It seems I start feeling better and then relaspe. It helps to know there are others who feel the same. I pray for all of us! This site has helped me!
penntehe63
penntehe63
I'm Nancy from Pennsylvania. My husband passed suddenly on 16 July 2011...one week before our 48th anniversary. My children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors are blessings to me.

But the DS W/Ws Support Group has consistently helped me hang onto my sanity each time I've felt like I was going "over the edge". I can never say "Thank you" enough for the wonderful, caring, kindness shown by our group. God's blessings to each person here, you're angels to me.
icezam19
icezam19
I'm Karen from Pa near Pittsburgh..
I lost my husband to bladder cancer on May 26 2010
We have 2 children. 2 grandchildren
The longer he is gone, the more I dream of being with him again.
heartsick1
heartsick1
I'm Lillian from Illinois. I don't post much anymore, but still read a lot. I lost my husband Phil November 20, 2010 and a 5 month battle with pancreatic cancer. We were together for 34 years, married for 28 years.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Everyone; My name is Cindy and I live in Hamilton Ontario. Yep a CANUK born and bred.
I lost my husband Mike to bladder cancer in May 2009.
DS was a God send to me and helped me day by day to get my life back (not the same life of course but my new normal).
I check in once and awhile now to see how my old mates are doing and want to wish the new members peace and a ray of sunshine on the long journey back to reality.
Best wishes for the holidays to you all.
Cindy
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi I'm Karen from Ohio. My husband passed Feb.10, 2012 at the age of 53 after a 7 1/2 yr. battle to advanced prostate cancer. So sending awareness to all, if you know any men over the age of 40 to get a PSA blood test done.
lindalun
lindalun
Hi:
My name is Linda Luna
I lost my husband Carlitos on July 4th, 2009 due to a cardiac arrest. Life is not the same without him. I miss him everyday and long to have him here with me.
DS has helped me make it through this far. I still go to DS regular although I don't journal as before. I know that life goes on and we all need to keep going but the pain of not having that love on lives on us everyday of our lives. Holidays are so difficult. God bless you all
lindalun
lindalun
Hi:
My name is Linda Luna
I lost my husband Carlitos on July 4th, 2009 due to a cardiac arrest. Life is not the same without him. I miss him everyday and long to have him here with me.
DS has helped me make it through this far. I still go to DS regular although I don't journal as before. I know that life goes on and we all need to keep going but the pain of not having that love on lives on us everyday of our lives. Holidays are so difficult. God bless you all
deleted_user
deleted_user
HI,

I'm Helen from Bethesda MD 50 yr old
I lost my husband of 25 years to pancreatic cancer March 2011.

Newly joined and looking for help moving on, especially during this difficult emotional season.
bellabirdy
bellabirdy
I'm Lois and I'm from Iowa. My husband, Gary, died on Easter morning, April 4, 2010 from lung and liver cancer. We battled his cancer for 9 months through 11 rounds of chemo. We were married 32 years.