A sad message

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My darling husband passed away on Tuesday morning - it would have been his birthday on Christmas Day. As many of you know, he has battled with Alzheimer's for 12 years, and went into a Care Home in the summer.

Unfortunately, he had several UTIs, and these, together with the progression to advanced Alzheimer's, meant that he couldn't walk, talk, feed himself, or be in charge of his own hygiene.

I have nothing but praise for the Care Home, which is tatty on the outside, but has the most lovely caring staff inside, and I'm grateful for all they did. I would also like to thank all the lovely posters on here who have given me so much help and advice over the years, battling with The Authorities.

I had nearly 50 years with a lovely husband, Dad and Grandpa, for which I am so thankful.

xx

Best answers:

• My heartfelt condolences goes out to you, especially over the festive period. wherever he is right now, know he is no longer suffering and likely lavishing a four course meal.....just because he can
• Sending sympathy your way SandraScarlett. I'll add you to my prayer list tonight (hope that's okay by you).
• So sorry to hear this. i truly believe that those we love never really leave us. Sending best wishes and virtual hugs to you and your family. xx
• ((((((((((hugs)))))))))
• Thinking of you at this sad time.
• Oh Sandra so sorry to read this, always hard at Christmas time. I will hold you both in my thoughts and you take care of yourself.
• I am so sorry for my loss.
• I am so sorry, Sandra. What can I say. At least he is not suffering any more.
  DH is 80 on 30th Dec, the 12th anniversary of my younger daughter's death. My grandchildren's other grandad also died, last week.
  Condolences from DH and me.
  The worst things about a death in a 'holiday' season, everybody running around celebrating and you can't. Can't even hold a funeral because everywhere is closed.
  I am so sorry.
• So sorry to hear your news.
• So sorry, and I hope you can look upon it as just a tiny bit of relief from his and your pain from the sad circumstances we might all end up in.
• Sandra, thank you for sharing your sad news with us. Even typing those words must have been heartbreaking for you.
  Your darling husband will live on in your heart - as the man he was, not as the man the disease made him.
  Margaretclare, my thoughts are with your family too.
• I'm so sorry for your loss Sandra, i hope you may take small comfort in the fact your husband is no longer suffering. You're in my thoughts *hugs*
• I am so sorry.
• Oh Sandra I am so sorry to hear such sad news!
  Thinking of you and your family at this time xxx
• Sorry to hear this sad news, hope you have someone to look after you in this "festive period" when you feel anything but festive... I know it's a clich! but your happy memories will become your comfort when you are ready to think that way.
• So sorry for your loss Sandra, never a good time but Christmas some how feels worse. xx.
• So sorry to hear of this, my condolences to you.
• Sending you hugs Sandra. He will be by your side always x