The last two weeks have been a nightmare. My husband, Bob, had a massive heart attack on Saturday, January 5, 2008 and pasted away on Thursday, January 10, 2008. He was a very young 72 year old, still working, playing tennis and very active.
The best part is that he did not suffer, surrounded by love from his family and died with dignity. As someone told me he had an angle’s death.
I realize today that I have been blessed with the most loving and caring family and friends. They have been by my side since January 5, 2008. I feel so loved and supported. I wonder why it takes a hardship to realize what you have.
What really helped me cope was focusing on the opportunities instead of the negative. I looked at the fact Bob was not suffering, had 15 of our family members and friends sending him love and his favorite classical music playing on the iPOD speaker. The room felt so peaceful.
Today is a new day and life goes on. I feel Bob is in my heart and I have received a beautiful gift of being married to him for 21 years. He taught me how to love another person, share my thoughts and not be criticized, how to love classical music and English history. The list goes on and on.
My Grandson, JJ sent me the following poem:
TOMORROW
when tomorrow starts without me, and i'm not here to see, if the sun should rise and find your eye all filled with tears for me. i wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say. i kno how much you love me, as much as i love you, and each time that you think of me, i kno you'll miss me too. so, when tomorrow starts without me, don't think that we're apart. for every time you think of me, i'm right here in your heart.
WE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSING AND THINKING OF YOU!!!
-Johnathan Hinshaw-
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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Helen,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Bob. I love how you have expressed yourself here. You are very blessed in so many ways and the wonderful thing is that you realize that you are blessed. Thanks for sharing the poem. Know that you are loved, be in peace and welleness. My thoughts are with you.
That is such a wounderful poem. Thanks for sharing your grandson's thoughts with us. I'Am also very sorry to here about your loss. You are a strong person, Keep going.
I am sorry to hear that..
Wish you just the best ...
Hi Mark:
Thank you so very much. It is amazing how blessings appear even in the hardest of times. Helen
Hi Nick:
Thanks. It is amazing how you find the strength and at the same time see the gifts you are receiving. Helen
Hi Zi:
Thank you for your wishes. Helen
Hi, Helen
It is so nice to hear from you. Green tea is well known for good home remedies such as dieting many people do not know this, it is also packed with anti-oxidants. I personally find that it is good for cold as well, it works for me everytime. I hope I did convince you to try green tea again.
Nick
My thoughts are with you
Dear Helen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have not been frequenting the "blogging" world as much as I'd like, and if I didn't read some comments on Desiree's blog, I would not have even known the loss you suffered. Please accept my apologies for not acknowledging it sooner.
You seem like a very strong, "with-it" sort of person, and I'm sure you're carrying on as best as possible. You have a very blessed attitude, and I hope this day finds you in good spirits and resting in comforting thoughts of your beloved husband.
Lisa
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