O.T. Loss of a spouse

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O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by Sleepy Boy » Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:27 am

My wife (Rosy) & I were camp ground hosts this summer. We came back home on Sept. 1 and Rosy died in her sleep that night. I found her the next morning. She had 6 heart surgeries. The last one being the Maze Procedure. Her last 6 mo. were the best in 20Yrs. I'm looking forward to reading all the "news" on here, and trying to be a help to the newcomers. Thanks. Sleepy Boy (Larry)
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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by Pugsy » Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:45 am

Larry,
Words are sorely inadequate.
Please know that I am sending you my best wishes in your time of sadness. I am so sorry for your loss.
When you have time and feel up to it, could you tell us a bit about your wife?
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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by kteague » Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:01 am

Larry,
I am glad to read that your wife's last months were better ones and that she was able to be active. So often health is on a continuous decline with no reprieve. Sounds like she had a difficult journey with all the surgeries. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and pray that you and those who grieve with you are comforted.
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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by JayC » Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:03 am

Your post stunned me. I cannot imagine how you are feeling....strength/healing for you especially in the days ahead....

"Her last 6 months were the best in 20 years." This is a precious thing to remember.... nice you 2 spent it enjoying outdoors and each other.....

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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by lazyace » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:19 am

I am truly saddened to hear of your loss. It appears that your poor wife endured more than her fair share of agony. May God allow her to rest in peace for eternity. Stay strong.

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Post by BleepingBeauty » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:46 am

Larry,

I'm so sorry to read this post, and my heart goes out to you. As others have stated, it's wonderful that Rosy was able to really enjoy life during her last six months with you. Hang onto those dear memories as you move ahead.

All the best to you and yours.

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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by Kiralynx » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:35 am

Larry,

Words fail. Take heart in the fact that her last months were the best. Don't forget to take care of yourself in the coming days and weeks.

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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by howkim » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:42 am

Larry,

I am so sorry to read of your loss. Thank you, though, for thinking of us at your time of need and letting us know.

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Post by elg5cats » Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:08 am

Wow, so sorry for the death of your wife. May you find peace in many great memories and the fact she had the best of life in the past 6 months. Take Care.

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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by Wulfman » Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:10 am

Larry,

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences.


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Post by timbalionguy » Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:12 am

My deepest condolences. I don't know what else to say. But I will pray for you.
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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by twokatmew » Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:52 am

Larry, please accept my condolences on the loss of your wife, Rosy. I'm glad you and she were able to enjoy her last six months. My thoughts are with you! When you're feeling up to it, I too would like to hear more about your Rosy.

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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by Pad A Cheek » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:03 am

Sleepy Boy,
Campground hosting is a wonderful experience I understand. I am glad you shared this with Rosy this summer and that you had 6 months that will be happy memories with her. May I suggest you surround yourself with family and friends who care about you and Rosy. Please know that you are in my prayers while you go through this grieving process.

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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by Sleepy Boy » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:13 am

Pugsy wrote:Larry,
Words are sorely inadequate.
Please know that I am sending you my best wishes in your time of sadness. I am so sorry for your loss.
When you have time and feel up to it, could you tell us a bit about your wife?
Brenda
Well, she was 62 Yrs. old. She loved to fish, camp, ATV ride, mushroom hunt etc. almost anything outdoors. She loved nature and all the "critters" here in Northern Mich. We traveled with our 5th. wheel for 4 Yrs. not having a house. We stayed out in the desert in Az. in winters, and came back to Mich. for summer. In between times she was having heart ablasion surgeries for atrial fribulation. We finally had to buy a house due to her health. She never complained. If you met her-you loved her. It was our second marriage, we met at a singles dance. She had 3 children & I had 3. We have 14 Grandkids & 1 Great Grand Daughter.We would have been married 16 Yrs. in April. She was an awesome wife & my very best friend. She loved life like no other person I ever met. She always worried more about others than herself. She would give anyone anything she had.I could go on almost endlessly, but I think you get an idea of what my "Rosebud" was like. Brenda-thanks for asking-it was good for me to tell you about her. Thanks, Larry..
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Re: O.T. Loss of a spouse

Post by dixieblue12 » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:45 am

Larry,
I am so sory for you're loss. Thank you for telling us a little something about her. You and you're family are in my prayers. It is nice to see love is alive, you can tell how much you love her. Take care

Margaret