my husband's death

United States
January 8, 2007 10:53am CST
It has been eight months since my husband’s death and I am finally coming out of the fog. I look back and wonder how did I do it. I look back and wonder why did I have to. I learned things and wondered why. It was sudden and it was blurred. The rush of people, paramedic, police, CSI and coroner. The calls to family how do you say he died at 49. My son is brave, too brave? I am stronger now. Probably stronger than I have been in 21 years. I am now looking for a job, a difficult task and yet I feel confident. Confidence amazing! I can’t think about the future but am learning to live in the now. This year is almost over and I am so glad. What will next year bring? Can I look forward? Not yet. I need to live now until I find my normal. Till I find me.
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51 responses
@dholey (1383)
• India
8 Jan 07
dancing tree - dansing tree
one important think i want to say is ..LIFE IS ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL... live it with full zeal, you will see that your life will come on its track again, don't be sad after Autumn there is always Spring...
3 people like this
• United States
8 Jan 07
Thank you. Your tree is truly a work of art.
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• India
9 Jan 07
It is very sad to learn the turmoil you went through. The loss is irepairable. No words are enough to console you. But, please do not lose faith in almighty GOD. No one can go beyond HIS wishes. You have a brave son. You have to give him support that he needs from you. It cannot remain cloudy forever. The Sun has to come out, and you will find everything is bright and shining again. Maybe I cannot share the loss of yours but I can surely share your grief and sorrow. Consider me as your friend.
2 people like this
• United States
9 Jan 07
What a lovely think to say. Thank you so much and I do consider you my friend.
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@matlgal (1686)
• United States
8 Jan 07
Isn't it amazing that we are so much stronger than we give ourselves credit for. We never know what we will do in situations until we come out on the other side and realize we survived and we're stronger for it! Good for you for moving forward... take small steps- set small goals for today, for tomorrow you will have big accomplishements. Life truly is a Journey not a destination and each day we share with this crazy world we learn something new, or become more of an authority on our own emotions and capabilities. Keep us posted..... our on your way! Good Luck and think about how special a person you are!!!
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• United States
8 Jan 07
WOW you really gave me alot to think about. Thank you so much. I hope we can become friends.
@matlgal (1686)
• United States
9 Jan 07
I would be honored.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
8 Jan 07
I wish I could have got a job after my hubby passed away its been 25 months now and some days I still am in a fog I go back to when we were young we had 42 1/2 years together not long enough he was just turned 62 . Am sorry for your loss hope you find work soon might help get yourself back. I never will
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
8 Jan 07
thanks
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• United States
8 Jan 07
I am sorry for your loss.
@describe (16)
• India
9 Jan 07
i have always wanted to meet people who are brave like you. i have someone in my life and i always fear if something happens to him what will i do. but after reading to your message i feel that its a phase of life and we have to go through it. but the point is to be strong and be like a wall and stop all pain and face all difficulties. i am proud of u and happy for you that u have started ur life from a new end...
2 people like this
• United States
9 Jan 07
Thank you.
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• Philippines
9 Jan 07
first, my condolences.... i know how it feels when someone closest to your heart passed away, and at first, it's really difficult to move on. But you still have your son, you should be strong for him and let him be your inspiration as part of your moving on. Do things that you wanted to do with your son, have fun together or rather make new friends or chat with friends.... That way you'll be moving forward
• United States
9 Jan 07
Thank you.
@ahmar2 (682)
• Pakistan
9 Jan 07
It show how brave you are I think next year will be great for you best of luck!.
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• United States
9 Jan 07
thank you.
@Jamian (2603)
• Philippines
9 Jan 07
thats great, continue your life. everything will be alright for you. condolense.
1 person likes this
• United States
9 Jan 07
Thank you.
• India
9 Jan 07
nice to hear that you are doing all good keep going and keep rocking
1 person likes this
• United States
9 Jan 07
thank you.
• India
9 Jan 07
I think that r going in the right way. Its a good idea to do a job. Go for it. Best of luck
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• United States
9 Jan 07
thank you.
@inked4life (4224)
• United States
9 Jan 07
I am truly sorry for your loss, I couldn't imagine my life without my wife. There is a saying that from adversity comes strength and it seems to me that you have embraced that and become stronger from your loss...good luck in the future.
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• United States
9 Jan 07
Thank you so much.
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@babyhar (1335)
• Canada
9 Jan 07
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I know how difficult it is to move on when someone has passed on. Please accept my deepest sympathy! I must say though that . . I admire you for your strength, as well as your courage. With all your good, & positive experiences you had with him, as well as the experience from your relationship with him.. He would want you to be happy! Even though it may be hard.. Try to find a little bit of happiness each day in his honor. All you can do now is treasure your good memories with him, as well as treasure them. And never forget the good years you had with him. I truly do feel so much for you. But you must go on no matter what & think as well of what he had wanted for you. Talk to your son about him, don't put him away, talking about how you may feel within is good for you! I am sure that maybe somehow he is seeing you as of right now, & all he is wanting to do is.. Hold you.. But most of all he would want for you to carry on & be strong for him. In which you are already doing.. I've found that in the summer time if you want you can plant a tree for him.. Or even make a beautiful flower bed of all the flowers that may remind you of him. And to allow it to grow care for it, & watch it grow.. And each & everyday it will remind you of him.. I feel by a person doing this it helps a person feel a sense of closeness within while they are caring for the garden they had planted. I wish you all the best.. And know it must be difficult right now.. But I am sure you have people around you to help you through this difficult time in your life.. I hope these words had at least comforted you for the time being.
• United States
9 Jan 07
Thank you so much for all of your good ideas.
• India
9 Jan 07
Wow you are so courageous and confident . I wish I were like you . You are a good example for your son . Be there for him .. :)
• United States
9 Jan 07
Thank you so much.
@glasser3 (354)
• Hibbing, Minnesota
9 Jan 07
wow first off i want to say im sorry about your husband and you are an extremely strong person to go through all of that and i wish you the best. I hope your job hunt goes alright also and i just hope that eventually you will be able to go on and be happy again.
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• United States
9 Jan 07
Thank you so much.
@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
9 Jan 07
First of all I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel. I lost my husband of 27 yrs. this past year. My head was in a cloud for months. It sounds like you are doing amazing. I am still so scared of the rest of my life. I still haven't figured out what I am going to do. Things are getting better, and I have faith that things will continue to get better. I have gotten thru a lot of first. My bithday, his bithday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc. It will be a year in a few days. Take care and May God Bless you and your family.
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• United States
9 Jan 07
Oh Polly I am so sorry for your loss. I too am afraid of the future which is why I cannot think about it. I am trying to only think of the now. I think that is why I often feel that I am just going through the motions. I still have some first to go through - my birthday, valentines day.
@claudia413 (4280)
• United States
9 Jan 07
You're doing very well after only 8 months. You'll do even better every day from now on. You had a lot to deal with at one time, and your strength will grow. I wish you luck in finding a job soon. I'm sure your son is trying to be brave for you. Remember that he'll need as many hugs as you will. God bless you both.
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• United States
9 Jan 07
I gave my son extra hugs and thought of you. Thank you.
@innechen (1318)
• Indonesia
9 Jan 07
i am so sorry for ur losing. its never been easy being left by someone we love, specially a good husband who used to be around us everyday.but however you still have lots of reason to keep on living and one of the good reason is ur son.i really wish you can finally manage yourself and caryy on a good life.good luck for u and be strong
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• United States
9 Jan 07
Thank you.
@runsgame (2031)
• India
9 Jan 07
let me first convey my sorrow and pity for the present position . i pray sincerely almighty to give u more and more strength and make all your efforts a successful one on the forthcomming years. all the best
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• United States
9 Jan 07
Thank you for your kind thoughts.
• India
9 Jan 07
life is full of chalanges and misteries some time we chage our life style according to what we like and some time life changes our life by bringing luck or some time difficulties.in onces life strange things will come and go we cant escape for those. we should get ready to beat all those unlucky things. so its important to have a job in anyonecs life how lost her beloved husband.so u keep on trying to get job now days there r so many options r avaliable todo job at home or internet. best of luck dear.its a time to show ur capability to the world,i know u can do it, u r very intelegent and very confident of ur self. onces again i wish the best job hunt and very Happy new year.
• United States
9 Jan 07
thank you.
• United States
9 Jan 07
I am so sorry for you and your son's loss. I lost my mother almost five years ago and for the first six months, the only thing that kept me going was my Girl Scout troop I was running. I was in shock the first month and then the dam burst (I cried the first three days straight)--in front of strangers (I'm a private person). Since then, we almost lost my dad (double hernia surgery), I divorced my husband and tried to rebuild my life. God only gives you what He feels you can handle--it took me until 1 year ago to go back to church and I feel so much better. He's waiting until you're ready. It does get easier with time...the scab with heal and you'll know when you're ready to fully move on to the next part of your life. Good luck!
• United States
9 Jan 07
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. No platitudes but wonderful information. Thank you.