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Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:05 am
by terryl308
This probably has been the worst time of my 75 years, my wife passed away last Monday. It was a total surprise, she was short of breath and dizzy on Sunday but we didn't do anything till Monday 6am, I took her to the ER about 20 miles away, they did a bunch of tests and put in an IV and came up with a possible blood clot. It was a blood clot on her lungs and it moved up to her heart and that was it. They tried really hard with CPR and could get it going for a short time but then always quit. By 11 am it was all over with, I felt like someone had kicked me the gut and still feel that way. Always second guessing what could have been done, but the DR. said there was nothing I could have done different. We were companions for almost 40 years and now I have a heck of a hole in my life. Prayers are needed. thanks, Terry
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:11 am
by jlw257
So sorry, I have no idea what you’re going through. All we can do is pray that God will lift you up and strengthen you in this time of sorrow.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:20 am
by kennedy knives
jlw257 wrote:So sorry, I have no idea what you’re going through. All we can do is pray that God will lift you up and strengthen you in this time of sorrow.
sorry for you loss
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:28 am
by Tony_Wood
Sir,
I am saddened by your loss. Sorry for the pain and loneliness you feel at the present.
Prayers for you and your family.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:29 am
by djknife13
So sorry Terry. I'll be praying for you. ____Dave
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:30 am
by treefarmer
I am so sorry to read of your wife's passing. As Larry posted, I too have no idea what you are experiencing but I remember my mother's words when my dad died, she said, "It's like half of me has died." She survived, relied on the Lord for strength and comfort along with her family. Terry, we will be praying you will find peace and comfort during this time.
Treefarmer
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:33 am
by OLDE CUTLER
My condolences to you and your family, Terry.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:33 am
by philco
Oh Terry I am so sorry for what you are going through. My wife and I have been together for 39 years now and I can ony imagine the heartache you're dealing with my friend. Please know that you are in my prayers and know that you've got a lot of us here on AAPK supporting you in this difficult time. God promises us He won't put more on us than we can bear with His help so don't hesitate to lean on Him. He will see you through this.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:39 am
by RalphAlsip
Terry, I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you strength during your mourning and grief.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:47 am
by peanut740
Terry,so sorry for your loss.You are in my prayers.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:57 am
by BWT
Terry so sorry to hear about your wife. Our oldest son passed away ten years ago April 9th, and it wasn't easy. Have faith in God, your friends and family and all will be okay. I will pray for you and your family.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 2:07 am
by FRJ
So sorry to hear this, Terry. God bless you and your family.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 2:09 am
by 313 Mike
There are no words Terry...thoughts and prayers to you, and know you will be reunited some day.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 2:13 am
by glennbad
I don't really have the words, Terry. I am so sorry for your loss. We lost my dad last year, my mom and he were married for 56 years. I don't know what you're going through, but I can see how it has affected my mother.
Our prayers are with you through this difficult time. Remember, we are here for you if you need us.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 2:18 am
by Quick Steel
My deepest condolences Terry. I wish we had a way to somehow reduce your pain and sadness. But we can only pray and trust that the Creator of us all will strengthen our faith so that we may rely upon Him to bring us all into His Kingdom as he has your dear wife.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 2:44 am
by doglegg
Terry, there is not a replacement for your precious wife. I thank the Lord that you had years to know and love her, that she did not suffer long. My prayers are with you. Look to the Lord.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 2:54 am
by bestgear
Terry - while I don't know you in person I'm grateful for your contributions to this community and grieve with you for your loss. It took a great deal of courage to share your emotions on your sleeve with us and I'm grateful for your trust to help in any possible way. May God be with you during this very difficult time and allow you to remember the times shared rather than the time lost. Godspeed. Tom
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 3:07 am
by rexstubbins
Terry - I don't know what I would do if I lost my wife - so sorry to hear - prayers coming your way
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 3:16 am
by orvet
Terry, I am so sorry to hear about your wife, I can only imagine how your feel.
I pray God's peace, comfort and blessing on you.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 4:32 am
by stagman
Like Mike said Terry, there are No words I can say that will help you in Any Way....
I lost my wife just 114 days ago, 15 weeks, 47 yrs married, 50 yrs 1 month together, stuck like glue together, and my grief has Not Lessoned at all,
worst in some situations, a bit softer in others...I know "we both" spoke of getting together in the past when I come thru the Platt river country 2 times a year, , I reckon we will have to do that later this summer and set down and talk about our the wives and have a damm good cry together.........You will be on my mind Daily Ol hoss, and I wish the best for you during this time
Will
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/stagman
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 6:13 am
by royal0014
So sorry to read of your loss. The simple word of man can do little to ease the pain.
God be with you during this trying time .....
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 8:37 am
by Old Folder
Gods peace to you and your family Terry.
May God’s light bless you when the darkness of grief is overwhelming. May God’s presence comfort you when you’re missing your loved wife, and may God’s love remind you that you are never alone.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 10:27 am
by terryl308
thanks so much guys for the kind words and prayers , this is the greatest bunch of people in the world, I feel like I know each of you personally. with your support and Gods' help I will get through this. Terry

Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 10:47 am
by Colonel26
So sorry to hear about your loss Terry. Prayers for you.
Re: Alone after 40 years
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 12:25 pm
by Steve Warden
Sorry to hear Terry.
Father, bless Terry and all who knew his wife with Your peace and comfort. For Your glory. In Jesus' name. Amen.