My husband Jim passed away on New Year’s day.
He had been fighting a battle with lung cancer since last May and he fought a valiant fight. My heart and soul are broken but I take some comfort in knowing he is finally resting peacefully.
Jim and I reconnected 9 years ago and would have been married 7 years this July…they have been the best years of my life. Jim and I were truly soul-mates….he has always been and will always be the love of my life. As he told me a few days before he died, “remember all the good times we had” and good times we did have!
For those of you who knew of Jim’s illness, I want to thank you for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace my love!
Oh Sandi. I've been thinking so much about you. You were both blessed to have had these years together, even though it makes it all the more painful. Take care of yourself my friend. Much love to you.
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for you, I am so sorry for your loss. My family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy...I am just trying to put one foot in front of the other. I am fortunate to have a lot of family around me and they are taking very good care of me.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie...I know that will help.
ReplyDeleteSandi, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband Jim. I know that words alone can not heal, but I hope that with time the sadness is replaced with the memories you hold in your heart.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
aww Sandi, I had no idea ! Hugs to you, it's never easy to loose someone so close to you. It never stops hurting but it does dull with time. ((((((Hugs))))
ReplyDeleteOh, Sandi. My heart just sank when I opened your blog this morning. I'm so sorry for your huge loss. I can't imagine losing my husband today but having lost a long time love many years ago, I know all you can do is keep breathing and moving though each day. The ache won't completely leave but it will soften with time.
ReplyDeleteI'll keep you in my thoughts and pray for a little peace in your weeks and months ahead and hope that you'll take some rest in the small blessings.
:: lynn ::
Thank you all so much. This was an extremely hard post to make. My dad encouraged me to write it...he said, "you seem to have made so many friends on your blog and I am sure they would want to know"...he was right, I have made a ton of friends through this blog...THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteOh, honey...sending prayers and hugs, for this day and the ones to come. May your memories be blessed--and thank you for letting us know. After sharing so many stories through your blog, this chapter, although painful, is significant. Much love to you.
ReplyDeleteOh Sandi, My heart broke reading this blog. I had no idea he was sick and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I can't even imagine what you must be going through. You and your family are in my prayers and I'm sending lots of love and light your way Sandi. Here is a huge virtual hug ((((((((((♥)))))))) Feel free to drop me line anytime on etsy if you need to vent or just want a friend to talk to. ♥Heather
ReplyDeleteSandi I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in mom's and my thoughts. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteSandi Dear: Even tho it brought tears to my eyes once again, I am glad you posted your loss.
ReplyDeleteIt will help with the healing process.
As you know Jim was not only my one and only Son-in-Law, he was a friend, a fishing buddy and like another son to me.
He will be sorely missed by all of us.
I love you very much.
Daddy
Oh Sandi, I am so sorry for your loss. Stay strong, take care of yourself.
ReplyDeletesandy I am so truly sad for you and your loss. stay strong and do remember all the good times. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteSandi, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that many of us are thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI can't thank you all enough for taking the time to comment...I feel blessed to have so many people around me who care...THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteSandi...I'm so sorry for your loss....i had no idea he had been fighting a battle with cancer. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Healing hugs and love, Sue
ReplyDeleteSandi, I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Although I have never met you and Jim, through your blog I have enjoyed getting to know you both. Jim seemed like such a Sweetie and I can imagine how you must be missing him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteOh Sandi my heart is breaking for you, I'm so sad to hear about your precious Jim. Take care, love and hugs to you. xx
ReplyDeleteI am truly sorry you have suffered such a great loss. My heart and prayers are being sent your way.
ReplyDeleteOh Sandi - I am SO sorry to hear of you loss. So very sorry. It sounds like you had something VERY special. I have no words to express my sympathy really. I will just say, may God grant you peace and your memories bring you comfort.
ReplyDeleteYour Dad is a very wise man. Glad you found the strength to write such a difficult blog. It is easy to see you have many wonderful, caring and supportive on-line friends.
ReplyDeleteOne-day-at-a-time.
That is the saddest news. I'm so sorry to hear that, Sandi. I can only imagine the pain you're going through at the moment.My thoughts are with you ~x~
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ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to read such a sad news. I wish you to be strong and to be support by friends and family ! Toutes mes condoléances !
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Anne
Oh Sandi,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, I had no idea, sending love to you and your family.
xoxox Ro
I'm so sorry for you loss, Sandi. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that you have so many online friends that are thinking of you and sending healing love your way.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Michelle
I guess "father knows best". I can't tell you how much comfort I have found in all your comments and love...thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI too didn't realise what your husband was going through. I can't begin to imagine what you feel right now, but we're all here thinking of you ♥ and here with a shoulder to lean on ♥
ReplyDeleteOh Sandi, my heart goes out to you. I can't even begin to understand what heartache you must be going through. You are very much in my thoughts. I hope that your happy memories of the time you spent with Jim will offer you much comfort. Big hugs. Jane
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry for your loss. I lost my husband last spring after a long time dealing with several chronic health issues. I don't have any great words of wisdom for you, just that you know he wants you to make the most of the life you have.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Sandi ~ my love and thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteoh...I m so so so sorry Sandi...we are all thinking of you...sending our love and prayers :)
ReplyDeleteSandy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSandi, I've just read this post today. I am so, so sorry for this huge loss in your life. May the love you shared with Jim always be held in your heart. May you find the comfort you need as you walk this difficult journey. Sending hugs and prayers to you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for taking the time to write...I hold your comments and thoughts dear to my heart.
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