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Debs-husband
Debs-husband Member Posts: 19
edited June 2014 in Palliative Therapy/Hospice Care

I'm sorry I haven't been on for so long, but I wanted to share with all of you that, after a courageous nearly 4-year battle, and after being in hospice since March of this year, my beautiful wife, Debbie, lost her fight on June 30, 2009.

I am thankful for all of the time we had with each other, especially the last few months in hospice, where we had time to talk about contingency planning, what with our children being so young still - 13, 12, 10, and 3.

She fought it with every fiber of her being, and we are truly blessed to have had the last few months with her, as it looked like she wasn't going to live to see the end of March.  As it was, we were still planning to go to Niagara Falls (from Pittsburgh) with our children the weekend of June 27, and didn't call it off until that Friday because she was declining so rapidly.

My prayers are with you as you continue your respective fights against this evil disease.  Thank you for all of your prayers and support.  Keep up the fight!!

Rob

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  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited August 2009

    Ohhhhhhh Rob... I'm so glad you had that time also!  I'll be praying for you and the children... ((((Hugs)))))))

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  • heatherpalmerton
    heatherpalmerton Member Posts: 2,247
    edited August 2009

    Rob, I am so sorry to here the loss of your beautiful wife. You and your family will be in my prayers. I will keep fighting this disease in the honor of your wife and so many other beautiful ladies. Heather

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  • Debs-husband
    Debs-husband Member Posts: 19
    edited August 2009

    Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers.  It has been a long and difficult fight for us, but I know she's up there now helping keep an eye on her family.

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited August 2009

    Rob, my sincere condolences to you and the family.......Thank God you had more time than the doctors predicted......My prayers go out to you and the children...........

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2009

    Rob, condolences to you and the family on this terrible loss.  Words cannot convey the depth of our sympathy. 

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  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited August 2009

    Rob, thank you for sharing. As a mom, the biggest regret of dying is leaving my babies.  Do her proud. Raise those babies, and meet someone wonderful who can be a good mamma to the babes.

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  • celia088
    celia088 Member Posts: 2,570
    edited August 2009

    Rob, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, Deb.  My condolences to you and your family.  Deb's name has been added to the List of Angels in Commemorating Loved Ones.

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  • konakat
    konakat Member Posts: 6,085
    edited August 2009

    Rob, My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear wife and dear mom for your children. 

    Elizabeth

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  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited August 2009

    So very sorry for your loss.  God bless you and your children.  Praying for you all.

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  • ElaineD
    ElaineD Member Posts: 2,265
    edited August 2009

    Thinking of you and your children, and sending sincere condolences on your loss.

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  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 1,387
    edited August 2009

    Sending prayers for you and your children.

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited August 2009

    My sincere condolences to you and your children on your loss. May G-d send you comfort.

    Leah

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited August 2009

    Rob, my deepest sympathy.  How sweet of you to post.

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  • Debs-husband
    Debs-husband Member Posts: 19
    edited August 2009

    Thank you all so much for your kind and caring condolences.  This is not a place I hoped to be - well ever - but I do take comfort in knowing how much of a fight Deb had put up.

    Please continue to pray for the kids especially, as our youngest girl (Rebekah, 10) is having the hardest time with it.

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  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited August 2009

    You got it Rob... have been thinking of you and the kids ever since I read this post yesterday!  ((((((Hugs and prayers))))))))

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2009

    My deepest condolences, Rob on the loss of your sweet wife.  She fought the battle long and hard.  Prayers to you and to those beautiful children.  They will always know their mother was a couragous and strong lady who's body simply could not compete with the monster.  But that she will always be with them, in their hearts and minds and spirits.  Hugs to you and your children, especially to your daughter.  She will grow up knowing that women are strong and wonderful and that their families mean the world to them. 

    So very sorry.

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  • JeninMichigan
    JeninMichigan Member Posts: 2,974
    edited August 2009

    Rob

     I am so sorry.  My thoughst and prayers are with you and your family.  Praying for your kids.   I have a 10 year old daughter and hearing about your kids just brings tears to my eyes.  It is so unfair.  BUT, sounds like they have great dad and you will all get through it together.    Keeping you close in prayer.

    God Bless

    Jennifer

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  • mthomp2020
    mthomp2020 Member Posts: 1,959
    edited August 2009

    I'm so sorry for your loss.  She fought along, hard fight with courage and dignity.  Hugs for you and your family.

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  • dreaming
    dreaming Member Posts: 473
    edited August 2009

    I pray that you get the strenght that is needed to go on, your children are proof that she will alwyas be alive in them and generations to come,mourning is very personal and one should do it in there own wayl but with children you have too much to do, now Debbie is the Angel that will continue looking after her loved ones, she set an example of how to fight ,how to live and die ,I am vey sorry for your loss.

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  • Irina
    Irina Member Posts: 987
    edited August 2009

    I'm so sorry...

    PRAYERS and (((HUGS)))

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  • lovinmomma
    lovinmomma Member Posts: 1,879
    edited August 2009

    I am so very sorry. I am praying for those children and for you!

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  • Debs-husband
    Debs-husband Member Posts: 19
    edited August 2009

    Thank you all so much.  We miss her so dearly every single hour of every single day.  I thought maybe last night would be the night our yougest girl would sleep in her own room, but I woke up this morning with her back in bed (she came in at 12:30).

    We will get through this, but I know it will take a long time for us all.  Thank you all for your hugs and prayers.  I can't tell you how helpful it is just being on here.

    Rob

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  • luvtotravel
    luvtotravel Member Posts: 933
    edited August 2009

    I am so sorry. Prayers for peace and comfort to your family.

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  • kmccraw423
    kmccraw423 Member Posts: 3,596
    edited August 2009

    I am so sorry for your loss.  How wonderful to know she had such a warm and loving family.  I, too, pray for peace and comfort for you and your children.

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  • MJLToday
    MJLToday Member Posts: 2,068
    edited August 2009

    Rob, I am praying for peace for you and your family.  You must be in so much pain.

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  • saint
    saint Member Posts: 1,877
    edited August 2009

    Rob---deepest sympathy to you & your family.

    You all will always hear her voice. She will live on in the love you all share for her.

    Be well & stay strong

    I don't think of anyone as "loosing the battle."  Cancer does not win---it dies when we do.........

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  • Stefanie
    Stefanie Member Posts: 309
    edited August 2009

    Rob...my deepest sympathy...I am so sorry that this beast took your wife's life..! My deepest thoughts are with you and your children!

    Stefanie

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  • dreamwriter
    dreamwriter Member Posts: 3,255
    edited August 2009

    My sincerest condolences.  I hope that Rebekah remembers her mom with love and pride.  It may take a while for the hurt to go away but remind her of the sunny days and she will remember her mother with a smile.  It hurts all of us to have an angel fly away.

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  • EGAL
    EGAL Member Posts: 539
    edited August 2009

    Rob,

       Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your children.  You sound like a wonderful man, so compassionate.  I will pray for strength  to carry you all through this difficult time.  I really hate this disease for what it does to us and our families. 

    Ellen

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  • holligoog
    holligoog Member Posts: 75
    edited September 2009
    What Cancer CANNOT Do~
    It cannot cripple Love
    It cannot shatter Hope
    It cannot corrode Faith
    It cannot destroy Peace
    It cannot kill Friendship
    It cannot suppress Memories
    It cannot silence Courage
    It cannot conquer the Spirit.
    It cannot invade the Soul
    It cannot steal Eternal Life

    -Author Unknown


    Love & prayers~

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