Gom passed away peacefully on Sunday night at 1.30am. I am so glad I was holding his hand, when he took his last, peaceful breath.
He had a horror of hospital beds, and of the thought of strangers washing him.
In the end none of that was needed, and we managed to care for him right to the end. We had wonderful help from our Doctor. He made 5 Home visits to medicate Gom, and make sure we were alright.
A Palliative Care Nurse came on Sunday afternoon and fitted a syringe pump, to keep Les completely comfortable. She is a kind, loving, and very empathetic Nurse, and I appreciated her lovely hug as much as everything else she did and helped us to do.
Les did not wish to have a funeral, so we are having a Private Cremation on Friday afternoon, for Family only.
His little dog Leo is so confused and seems to search constantly for Les's return.
Friends, both near and far, are comforting and supporting me as much as they can.
It all seems unreal, really. I have to just take it an hour at a time.
We were married for 45 years, and it is going to be so hard to live without him.
Thankyou for all your caring thoughts you have sent us.
When we first met, GOM always played this song for me, on the local Jukeboxes in Cafes.
Dusty Springfield, I Only Want to Be With You.He had a horror of hospital beds, and of the thought of strangers washing him.
In the end none of that was needed, and we managed to care for him right to the end. We had wonderful help from our Doctor. He made 5 Home visits to medicate Gom, and make sure we were alright.
A Palliative Care Nurse came on Sunday afternoon and fitted a syringe pump, to keep Les completely comfortable. She is a kind, loving, and very empathetic Nurse, and I appreciated her lovely hug as much as everything else she did and helped us to do.
Les did not wish to have a funeral, so we are having a Private Cremation on Friday afternoon, for Family only.
His little dog Leo is so confused and seems to search constantly for Les's return.
Friends, both near and far, are comforting and supporting me as much as they can.
It all seems unreal, really. I have to just take it an hour at a time.
We were married for 45 years, and it is going to be so hard to live without him.
Thankyou for all your caring thoughts you have sent us.
When we first met, GOM always played this song for me, on the local Jukeboxes in Cafes.
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My darling Meggie - so often your gentle writing has been a comfort to me. I hope that you are receiving the same comfort from family and friends - it sounds like you are.
I can only offer my love for you from afar but please know that I am thinking of you - and will carry you in my heart on Friday and beyond.
Mary
Forty five years is a long time (I know). Your private ceremony will have hundreds of us there in spirit with you.
I was so glad to hear about the loving care he received; what a blessing for you both.
I hope you keep on writing your blog when you feel up to it. I feel I know you both even though you are on the other side of the world. You are talented.
Les had good taste in music and women. You will miss him greatly, I will be thinking of you on Friday.
xox
Oh Meggie, I am so sorry to hear this even though we knew it was inevitable. Please accept a (virtual!) hug, and my condolences and deepest sympathy.
Dear Meg,
I just sent you something by email before I came in here to our blogs so I hope what I sent is okay - I think it is. ( I liked it )
Now I need to add my heartfelt condolences. I am so glad the end was peaceful for GOM.( for his sake and for your sake. )
Being with someone for so long, means carrying on alone will be a hugh change, so I hope your Blog friends can help share the journey with you, and that our thoughts and support may sustain you just a little.
I think the animals may understand more than we realise ....I hope they give you some solace.
Sent with love, and sympathy,
your friend Ali.
Dearest Meg,
Words seem so trite at a time like this. I am deeply sorry for your loss and wish only the best of comforting memories.
Much love from all of us here in the Rhubarb patch.
Dear Meg
Such sadness, such sorrow, and so much love, such good and loving times you both had in these 45 years. Truly your memories and lives are to be treasured.
I send you my love and sympathy.
Dearest Meggie - there is nothing one can say to ease your pain but I sincerely hope that memories of all the good times will gradually ease your grief, and make you smile again.
Hugs always - Alice
Aww Meggie - I am really sad
to hear this. Sending my love xxx
Even though we were expecting this it is still hard to hear. I pray that GOD will give you the strength and peace to get through this difficult time. May you always remember the good times that you and Les shared. I'm so sorry. (((hugs))) XOXOXO
My deepest sympathy. You will be in my thoughts.
Meggie -
How wonderful that you were together. I'm so, so sorry.
Be gentle with yourself. I send you great, enveloping hugs.
I hope that you have found peace, Meggie. 45 years is such an achievement.
So sorry to read of your loss Meggie. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss, grieve with hope and lean on those you love for support during these trying times. You were very blessed to have 45 years together.
.....:-)Hugs
Oh Sweet Meggie. I'm so very sorry. Your post brought tears to my eyes. I hope you and Leo can be a comfort to each other in the days ahead. Sending you big hugs.
I know I've already emailed my thoughts to you, but the image of poor little Leo and also that song! Well I'm having a little weep now. Take care Meggie, one step at a time, as you say.
Meggie,
I have been thinking of you since this morning when I opened your sad email.
I am sending you loving thoughts and cyber hugs and wishing that I lived closer so I could hold your hand and comfort you.
May you find yourself surrounded by the love and comfort of dear friends and loved ones to help you on these sad and mourning days.
GOM knew he was well loved. You made his last days the best that they could be.
Take care of yourself dear friend.
Hugs,
Anna
My thoughts are with you Meggie.
Oh Meggie, I have only just got onto blogger due to technical difficulties and was feeling highly peeved with technology until I read your post.
You have spoken so fondly of Gom for a long while - well as long as I have been blogging.
The space in your home left by his passing will be huge and Leo will surely search everywhere but the space in your heart will be full to overflowing with 45 years of memories.
God bless to you and yours
hugs
Miche'le
Dearest Meggie,
I'm sending my heartfull thoughts and condeleances to you. Although so far away, I always had the feeling of knowing you and GOM, just as good friends. I'm grateful that he could leave peacefully. At least, this can be a small consolation to you. I also wish to thank you for the courage you inspire me and I want you to know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers, especially on Friday.
Here's a BIG, friendly (((hug))), dear Meggie.
XOXOXOXOXOXXOXO
NADINE
Words cannot express how sorry I am at your sad news.
Your family cremation may have only family in attendance but there will be many of us there in spirit with you I'm sure.
May the happy memories outweigh the sad ones in due course and I hope that you will feel able to blog occasionally soon - I feel I have a friend on the other side of the world I would be really sad to loose if not!
Virtual hug from me to you.
Dear Meggie
I am so sorry to hear your sad news. It has been so interesting to hear about your life together.
Quilty hugs from NZ
Such a sad time for you all Meggie. My thoughts are with you.
Oh Meggie, I have no words. Only glad that you were able to share his life and be there in the final stages. Sending love.
Dear Meggie, I send you my sincerest sympathy.
Connie
Hugs, dear Meggie. My hear and spirit are there with you.
I am so sad to hear this. My thoughts are with you as you say goodbye to your beloved GOM .....
I have enjoyed reading your stories about your life. I am glad, for both of you, that you were able to care for Les in the home you shared together. I wish peace for both of you.
Dear Meggie,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts.
Jeanne
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Even though I have never met you, I have come to know you through your blog and I happily followed along in your life events. You are in my thoughts.
Dear Meggie,
There are no words that I can say, only my deepest sympathy, you are in my thoughts...
Oh, Meggie! I am so very sorry. I hope that you and Leo can comfort one another. You are in my thoughts.
Oh my dear, dear Meggie, I am so sorry. Just because you knew it was coming doesn't make it any easier and I'm sure Friday will be a difficult day as you say goodbye. He will always be with you though. My heart aches for your loss. Be as strong as you can be. Sending you much love xx
So sorry to hear your sad news, Meggie, thinking of you. Fiona
So sorry to read about this Meg. I offer you my heartfelt condolences.
I'm sorry for your loss and know you will miss him so much.
Oh Meggie, I am so sorry, the loss is so much. I lost my brother to cancer two weeks ago tomorrow and there is such a hole in my heart. But forty five years, what a gift. And your graciousness in his passing is a tribute to you both. God bless.
My deepest sympathy, sorry for you lost. Hugs and God bless.
Oh Meggie - I am so sad to read the news that you so eloquently and lovingly wrote. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family as you go through this most difficult time. Hang on to all of those good memories as only time will help you to heal. Hugs from the other side of the pond.
Kim
Meggie when I saw the titile of your post on my sidebar a tear fell down. My condolences. I think about you and wish you all the strength in these difficult days. Love and hugs Marja
So sorry Meggie. Wishing you more of the grace and strength you have always shown to see you through.
I'm sorry to hear that you have had to part from your GOM (as we have all known him). I'm sure it has been the hardest few weeks of your family's life. Thank you for thinking of your blog friends at a time like this. Please give Leo an extra hug from me. And one to you too.
I am not sure if my comment has gotten through....Just in case it did not ..... My deepest sympathy. You will be in my thoughts.
Hugs Laurie
So sorry to read of your loss, Meggie. Thinking of you.
I came in late but I add my sincere condolences for your loss and grief. However, it was a blessing that GOM spent his last days at home with such love, care and support and that you were both able to share that last moment together. I wish you God's peace and comfort at this time.
Thinking of you Meggie
Nicola in West Australia
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and yours.
May the love in your life and your family soothe your heart and may the memories that visit you most often be of happier times, gifting you with strength, humor, and perseverance.
Dear Meggie
I read your sad news last week at work and was in tears. It seemed somehow wrong to rattle off a response on my phone.
I am so very sorry for your loss, it must be so very painful after so many loving years together.
I send you thoughts and a warm hug. I hope to be able one day to visit when our lives permit.
Meg,
I am so sorry.
XOXO
Sweet Meggie, I am very sorry to hear this news.
Big hugs,
Jelly xo
Oh Meggie I'm so sorry to hear of your sad news. Holding you in my thoughts, Suse. x
Oh Meggie - I have just seen this and I am so so sorry it has taken so long. I just wish I could slither through the waves and give you a huge hug. Wrap yourself in the memories, my friend, and be gentle with yourself. It takes time. GOM was a very lucky man, and together you had so many adventures. The photos are so special. Lots of love.
What a wonderful gift that he was able to spend his last days at home. I am so sorry for your loss.
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