I haven't been a big user of the forum but have gained a lot of very useful information and support from it over the last few years.
On Wednesday, my wonderful wife, Yvonne, passed away after a nine year decline with dementia resulting from a rare condition, Cadasil, which causes breakdown of the small blood vessels in the white matter of the brain. She was five days short of her 66th birthday and a week on from our twelfth wedding anniversary having met in Peru in 2006. Five years ago, we had to leave her second floor flat and move into my bungalow when she became unable to walk or even stand. She had been beautifully cared for in a nursing home for 18 months, unable to talk for 12 months and bedridden for the last 6. The end was very peaceful and the staff at the home left me alone with her during her last hour and I felt it a real privilege to be able to hold her hand and give her hugs right to the end - so much love surrounding her. Despite having gone on to her next adventure, her light is shining brightly through the tears.
Nigel
On Wednesday, my wonderful wife, Yvonne, passed away after a nine year decline with dementia resulting from a rare condition, Cadasil, which causes breakdown of the small blood vessels in the white matter of the brain. She was five days short of her 66th birthday and a week on from our twelfth wedding anniversary having met in Peru in 2006. Five years ago, we had to leave her second floor flat and move into my bungalow when she became unable to walk or even stand. She had been beautifully cared for in a nursing home for 18 months, unable to talk for 12 months and bedridden for the last 6. The end was very peaceful and the staff at the home left me alone with her during her last hour and I felt it a real privilege to be able to hold her hand and give her hugs right to the end - so much love surrounding her. Despite having gone on to her next adventure, her light is shining brightly through the tears.
Nigel
