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I Am a Widow

Not Long Enough

By: sthblondie1
Written on August 5th, 2012
Age: 56-60 , Female
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    Kkhadder

    I am sorry for your pain. I lost my hubby August 12 th to lung cancer...horrible

    Oct 12, 2012
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    dandelyon

    Dear sthblondie, I do know how you feel, believe me. My husband had never been sick in his life. Gave away over a year of sick leave to cancer patients when he retired. Began to work with my brothers, came home one day and said he was tired. I made a smart comment, (he had been away for two weeks), I had been home with three special needs kids. When he asked me to make a doctor's appointment, it got my attention. He hated to go to any doctor. Long story short, three days later we learn his right lung is gone, (second hand smoke from 30 years on police force). From the day he was tired to the end, 26 days. You will make it. Passing the year mark, didn't seem such a big improvement to me but, as I neared the end of year two, I could believe there was a light at the end of the tunnel. The grief still crashes upon one like angry waves at the ocean dragging you back out and then gradually evens out for a smooth ride until the winds of the storm come again. In time the waves will settle to ripples and you will find reason to enjoy life again. But it does take TIME. Hang in there, girl, you're going to make it.

    Aug 5, 2012
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