my husband is nearing the end of his long fight

[Robin1]

Prayers for you, Gary and family. May he pass in peace knowing how much you all love each other.

Robin

 

[Kathy2m]

{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

 

[sfmini]

I just wanted to tell you that I am thinking of you daily, check in at work and sit and cry for you at my desk. So far, I haven't been caught. Good thing since it would be so hard to explain the tears.

You are so lucky to have had such a great love. It doesn't seem fair it wasn't longer, but I am jealous of your wonderful relationship, something I have never had and probably never will.

Best wishes to you, and hope that Gary is able to remain comfortable.

I think this forum is the best support group you could hope for, and right at home no less.

 

[AppyLover2]

Good morning Charlene. As I've been catching up on the latest posts I found myself thinking how very blessed you're life has been. Not only have you been blessed by your love for Gary and his for you, but you've also been blessed by your faith. Without faith your pending loss would be nearly unbearable. I also want to add my appreciation for your willingness to share your life and love with us. May God Bless and hold Gary, you and his family in His loving arms.

 

[Charlene]

i always feel like you all are watching over me and that's such a wonderful feeling!

i don't have a lot of recent pics of the two of us together mainly because i was always the one taking the pictures but here is one taken 3 years ago at Christmas. this is my son, me and gary. not a lot has changed, i just have many more gray hairs! OH!

the lollipop kids love their daddy! gary never had to ask twice to have a corgi plop in his lap! here he is with simon...

and of course, maggie always got lots of cuddles...

once gary was too ill to go outside, he used to ask me when i was gonna bring the minis in the house to see him. i never quite figured that one out so although he did have a chance to get to know rebel, he never really spent much time with red. this picture was taken just 2 weeks before gary fell. it's hard to believe he was doing so well at that time...

thanks for letting me share!

gary had a fairly restful night last night. i honestly do not know what is keeping him alive. at this point, he has not had any food for at least 2 weeks and only occasionally sips water through an eye dropper. thankfully, he is in no pain. i tell him constantly that when he feels it is time to go with God, i am prepared to have that happen. he smiles weakly as if to say he knows.

you ALL are keeping me going! xoxo charlene

 

[MeadowRidge Farm]

Charlene, You sure have some fond memories in your pictures with Gary.You can just feel the love you have for one another. Your pictures will become your most important treasures in life. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. I am glad to hear that Gary had a fairly restful night, but what about you? Are you taking care of yourself through all of this? I wish I was closer to you, maybe there would be something I could do to help you out. (((hugs))) Corinne

 

[Charlene]

Charlene, You sure have some fond memories in your pictures with Gary.You can just feel the love you have for one another. Your pictures will become your most important treasures in life. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. I am glad to hear that Gary had a fairly restful night, but what about you? Are you taking care of yourself through all of this? I wish I was closer to you, maybe there would be something I could do to help you out. (((hugs))) Corinne

i agree, the pictures i have of gary are numerous and every single one of them is a treasure!

i'm doing ok. nana makes me eat. nothing really tastes good to me and every time i put food in my mouth, i think of gary unable to eat and i feel almost guilty. i guess i'm getting enough to keep me going but eating is anything but pleasurable. as long as gary is sleeping, i am resting. more or less, i sleep with one eye open so i can watch him breathe. i wake at the slightest sound and when i do, i stand over him and just watch him.

oh corinne, you ARE doing something for me...you are checking on me, praying for us, wishing gary Godspeed and that is what is most important to me!

must get back to nana's house and gary's side. i will check in later, when i can. love & hugs to you ALL! charlene

 

[Jill]

I'm following this thread and am thinking of you, Gary and family so many times a day!

 

[hhpminis]

Good Morning Charlene, I see that you are still on.

Just wanted to give you a morning hug, I hope you can share with Nana and Gary as this is for them as well.

 

[Reijel's Mom]

Just doing my morning check in. BEAUTIFUL pictures of a beautiful family Charlene, thanks for sharing.

 

[Reble]

Oh Charlene, thanks for sharing, thinking of you. The only thing I can do for you right now, is

make a collage of all those beautiful memories you have posted... :Cheek Kiss

If others would like to try, I am sure Charlene will love to see what we can create.

 

[Valerie]

Charlene,

thank you for sharing your lovely pictures, they say a picture is worth a thousand words and I see so many stories and love in every picture!

Bless you all and please know I am thinking about you all and sending you a cyber hug this morning.

 

[backwoodsnanny]

I dont get on that often but hugs and prayers for you and Gary and his mom. It will mean so much to both of you to have shared this time together. As much as she supports you you are doing the same for her and I am amazed at the courage and grace that you face this most difficult task with. I hope my faith is as strong when I am faced with this challenge. We have been married for 40 years next June and know the day is coming I think all the time that I will be ready no matter who goes first but Im not always that strong in my conviction. I think this love story should be pinned so that we can go to it or maybe put in the forum best for reference when some of the rest of us go through this. Hugs and safe passage.

 

[Reble]

I wish I could do more ...

 

[Charlene]

OMG mary, i LOVE that!!! wonderful, just wonderful!!!

i don't have a lot of time, must get back to nana's, wanted to check in quickly. hopefully, i will have time later. thank you all again for the kind words and rest assured, nana will see every word of this thread and every picture collage!!! i have told gary over and over again how much love and prayers are winging his way. i don't know how much of what i tell him he understands but nonetheless, i am relaying it ALL to him!

love & hugs!!! xoxoxo charlene

 

[Reble]

OMG mary, i LOVE that!!! wonderful, just wonderful!!!

Oh Charlene, you make me feel so good when I think I have made a difference.

Maybe others can do a collage

Would be something nice to look forward too here.

 

[Brandi*]

Good morning Charlene!

I just love the pictures!!!! Thanks for sharing them

Give Nana a big hug for us. She sounds like a wonderful lady!!! Just like you

 

[bfogg]

Hello Charlene,

I think of you often when I think I am having a bad day and boy does it change my mind.

How strong you are and what a great love you two have for each other.

Hugs to you both,

Bonnie

 

[maplegum]

Hi Charlene,

Your story reminds all of us just how precious life is.

Thanks for sharing those wonderful photos with us. You are all amazing people.

My love to you all

xox Leonie xox

 

[ChrystalPaths]

Just checkin in again today to let you know I still send light and care over the distance. I was so sad when this began but now I feel a sad smile when you share your memories and treasures. This time of year is hard to lose a loved one but he knows how much you love him and when his ducks are all in a row, they'll come for him. Imagine all the preparation going on over there...makes me smile.