My Wife Barbara

[McK]

My Angel of 49 plus years passed away last Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Barb was diagnosed with AD fifteen years ago and had been bedridden over eight years. It was my honor and privilege to care for her at our home. We had the TLC care of a local Hospice group and they are a very special group of individuals. Our four living children plus spouses, eleven grandchildren and one great grandson, ages eight months to twenty-six were all here for the wake and mass celebrated by my brother, Fr. Jerome. As all of you know who have experienced the death of a loved one, the void left by Barb's death enables us to meditate and thank God for such a beautiful gift to me.

Thank you, Talking Point for allowing me to share. McK

 

[scarletpauline]

What a moving post, so sorry to hear about your dear wife's death but lovely to hear how you and the local hospice group cared for her, and that all the family were there at her wake. Sending love, Pauline xxx

 

[Grannie G]

Dear McK

Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.

 

[shirneth]

sorry for your loss

So sorry to read about your loss. But it seems as if you have been a wonderful , loving and caring husband surrounded by a family who also have the same caring ways.I hope that I can continue to care for my mum with the same fortitude that you cared for your wife.My thoughts are with you and your family and I wish you all the best for the future x

 

[sleepless]

Dear McK,
I am sorry for your loss. The love for your late wife shines through your post, and this love endures.

 

[florence43]

I was so moved by your words. What amazing love you have for your wife and shared lifetime. You have both been blessed to find each other.

May you have strength and courage over the coming weeks and months.

Sending love and condolences,

 

[turbo]

Hello Mck, I am so sorry to hear that your wife has died. How wonderful that you were able to care for her at home.

Turbo

 

[Rachel T]

So sorry Mck to hear of your sad news. Barbara was lucky to have such a caring husband as you.

All my love..

 

[cragmaid]

Mck, you were indeed blessed to have had a long and enduring marriage. I can only hope that your love sustains you through the times ahead.x.

 

[sad nell]

SO sorry for the loss of your dear wife, your love for her was so wonderful to read, hope that love comforts all your family at this sad time Pam & Trev

 

[JayGee]

Dear Mck
True love never dies!!
Barbara lives on in your mind and in your heart.
Condolences to you and yours.
June

 

[Sandy]

Dear McK,

You have my sincere condolences on your loss. Your description of being able to meditate on your loss and give thanks for her life is very moving.

I found this thread that you started nearly 5 years ago which included a picture of Barb and some of your lovely daughters and grandchildren - a wonderful reminder of family togetherness in the face of adversity:

http://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/showthread.php?t=3400

It's wonderful to see how many of your brood have Barb's lovely eyes - another wonderful legacy!

Take care,

 

[piedwarbler]

Sincere condolences.

I will remember you and your family in my prayers. x

 

[Izzy]

Adding my own condolences. You were truly blessed - as was your wife. x

 

[Necion]

Dear McK, please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Barbara. May your love comfort you in the time ahead.
Love, Necion. x

 

[alex]

Dear McK

So sorry to hear about your loss, your post moved me and brought back memories.
It was a lovely photo of your wife and family, it seems you have a treasure chest of memories to hold on to.

Best wishes to you and your family.
Love Alex x

 

[larivy]

please except my condulences Mck love larivy

 

[Amy]

Dear McK,
I remember the picture from 5 years ago and contact that we had at the time. Your Barb was a very special woman, she had obviously given much love to her family for her to receive so much in return. You have all been blessed.

My thoughts are with you as you adapt to this new stage of life.
Love Helen

 

[jenniferpa]

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

 

[eleni]

My Angel of 49 plus years passed away last Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Barb was diagnosed with AD fifteen years ago and had been bedridden over eight years. It was my honor and privilege to care for her at our home. We had the TLC care of a local Hospice group and they are a very special group of individuals. Our four living children plus spouses, eleven grandchildren and one great grandson, ages eight months to twenty-six were all here for the wake and mass celebrated by my brother, Fr. Jerome. As all of you know who have experienced the death of a loved one, the void left by Barb's death enables us to meditate and thank God for such a beautiful gift to me.

Thank you, Talking Point for allowing me to share. McK

Dear Mck, sorry about your loss you have my deepest sympathy, but Im sure your angel is now at rest with the real angels