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Old 14 June 2018, 09:48 PM   #31
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So sorry for your loss, I can't imagine what you're going through at the moment.

I hope you can stay strong and focus on the happier times you had together.
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Old 14 June 2018, 10:11 PM   #32
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Greg, So sorry to hear of your loss. It must have been a hard year for you and this will be a difficult week for you. Please try and surround yourself with friends and family you can lean on. I cannot fathom the trauma you experienced at that moment. It sounds like you did everything you could have and it was just her time. Godbless and stay strong.
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Old 14 June 2018, 11:05 PM   #33
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My heart breaks for you. I am a person who often times lives questioning what more I could have done for my loved ones that have passed, and in the end there is nothing more that can be done so it is a fruitless exercise. Live life moving forward knowing that you two shared an incredible bond, and as difficult as it may be lean on the things in life that bring you joy to get you through this extremely difficult time.

May she rest in peace, and may you find the strength to not blame yourself and move forward.
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Old 14 June 2018, 11:19 PM   #34
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So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences.
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Old 14 June 2018, 11:20 PM   #35
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I am deeply saddened by your loss and hope that you can forgive yourself for any guilt. No one is to blame for your wife’s passing, least a caring and loving husband, like yourself. Never dwell on how your wife died and focus on how she lived. Memories of great moments will bring you comfort in time of need. Isolation is your worst enemy at this time. Talk to friends or religious mentor; groups that deal with loss are also very helpful to let you know you are not alone. Please let us know how you are coping; we are all praying for you.
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Old 14 June 2018, 11:39 PM   #36
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I am so saddened to hear of your loss Greg. Please try to take care of yourself as best as you can in these few weeks. Our thoughts will be with you.
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Old 14 June 2018, 11:41 PM   #37
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I’m so sorry to hear this but thank you deeply for sharing your grief with the forum.

Please don’t second guess yourself. She knew. She knew. And it’s clear from your few words that she loved you as deeply as you do her.

What’s important is that your were there for her. In sickness and in health. As she was for you.

My deepest condolences. There aren’t any words for what you’re going through. Remember her. You’ll meet again.


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Old 14 June 2018, 11:48 PM   #38
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Sorry for your loss Gregg, thank you for sharing
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Old 14 June 2018, 11:56 PM   #39
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Greg, I am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing you likely could have done differently. I know it will be tough and I can't imagine the pain you are going through. I sincerely wish you the best through this difficult time.
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Old 14 June 2018, 11:57 PM   #40
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:03 AM   #41
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Wow, Greg. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Tongue-tied on what to say as grief and death are not my strong areas. However, know that all will be well and you should not blame yourself. Honor her memory as best you can. Peace.
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:07 AM   #42
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:08 AM   #43
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I’m deeply sorry for your loss. You have my condolences
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:15 AM   #44
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Greg please try to get beyond the blame game - I know that dark place all too well.

My brother tried to talk to me the night he committed suicide but I was studying for college final exams and asked if it could wait and he said yes. An hour later he was dead.

I blamed myself for 6 months but realized finally I had talked him out of it once before and whatever he was dealing with would have probably caught up to him one day in the future when I had graduated and was gone. I eventually was able to let the blame go and move forward. Talking to family, friends and professionals about my experience helped me process it and let it go.

Seek out the right listeners, share your thoughts and feelings, and process the day’s events until you come to recognize it wasn’t your fault, which seems clear to me as an outsider.

Your pain and grief that you are experiencing is just a testament to your love for her and the loss you are feeling. All perfectly normal. Hang in there and God bless you.
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:20 AM   #45
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:23 AM   #46
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Dear Greg,

My deepest condolences.

Please stop blaming yourself. It sounds like she was at peace and it was her time to go. Nothing you could or would have done would have changed it.

Be strong and reach out for help. We are all here!

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Old 15 June 2018, 12:24 AM   #47
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So sad. I am very sorry for your lost. stay strong.
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:30 AM   #48
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Greg, I am so sorry for your loss and can only offer my sincerest condolences.
Your wife was clearly concerned about leaving you behind. Honor her concern by remaining strong and take comfort in the life you both shared.
God Bless.
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:31 AM   #49
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So sorry.

Try to consciously celebrate your life together to help you remove the mental picture of the last days.

Our loved ones don’t wish to be remembered by our worst days.

Open your heart and try to celebrate.

Good luck to you.
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:38 AM   #50
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Greg. Take care of yourself please.
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:47 AM   #51
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Greg - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:53 AM   #52
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Greg, so very sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences and prayers.
Keep talking/writing about your grief. It’s painful but it will help.
May peace find you brother.
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:59 AM   #53
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I never comment on these these issues since I don't feel my words offer any comfort however I feel your pain. Please do try to keep yourself busy and occupied. Your wife is still with you in your heart as long as you want her to be there. Find peace my friend, it is out there.
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Old 15 June 2018, 01:06 AM   #54
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Old 15 June 2018, 01:13 AM   #55
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Sorry for your loss Greg. Hopefully you have some family and friends nearby that you can lean on in this difficult time.
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Old 15 June 2018, 01:21 AM   #56
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So sorry to hear of your loss. I can't begin to imagine your pain. My only advice is that you speak to someone. Maybe your clergy, a family member or even a close friend.

This was not your fault and there was nothing you could have done to change the outcome. Please take care of yourself now.
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Old 15 June 2018, 01:26 AM   #57
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I am truly sorry for your loss and don't look for assigning blame, but remember all the great times you had together for the last 25 years.
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Old 15 June 2018, 01:34 AM   #58
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I’m very sorry to hear about this my friend. My condolenses.
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Old 15 June 2018, 01:43 AM   #59
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I'm sorry for your loss Greg, she sounds like a great lady. When tragedy happens we look for answers, sometimes there just aren't any. It may not seem like it now, but this too will pass. Talk to friends, your clergy, or a professional, no shame in that. I have a Lodge Brother who lost his wife, and both parents within 2 months. All we could do for him was to be there.
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Old 15 June 2018, 01:52 AM   #60
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Dear Greg, Please accept my deepest condolences.
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