End of Life Journey (II)

My very sincerest condolences.

Beth, thank you for sharing your journey with us. I think it had the effect of making the condolences being expressed to you now all the more sincere, as we had come to know, in a way, Gary and you as real persons, making our attention and caring even more heartfelt at this time.

Death is such a strange visitor in our lives. For some of us it comes quickly, barely knocking on our door before it takes us or a loved one away. As it did in my own case, when my wife died so suddenly a few years ago. For others, as in the case of you and Gary, it's a chilling guest, staying on with us for a while, until it finally decides the time has come for it to move on and depart from our house, taking along as its companion our loved one.

Beth, I know I speak for everyone here in saying you will be more than welcome to stay on with us, if you would like, and you would, again if you would like, because of your experience be an excellent source of advice and comfort in the future to others who may come here in your situation. But you do what you think is best.

But whatever you choose to do, thank you so much for showing us just how courageous a person can be, and for showing us just how loving a soulmate can be.

May you find peace and harmony as time passes, and may the memories of your time with Gary be always a lasting comfort to you.

Hugs to you Beth, although I have not posted much, I have been following this thread closely as our journey (unfortunately) seems to be just a few days behind yours and it is so difficult to accept but as you said he is now at peace and without pain. I find myself praying for this for charlie. Thank you...you will never completely understand how your posts have helped me. God bless you and your family with comfort and peace thru the memories you share.

Dear Beth,
Your posts to share your thoughts as you and Gary walked along this final path have touched so many of us . I woke up this morning and found your sad message on HW thread. I know there are so many of us who grieve with you,

If possible , please continue to post as you continue your life so we know how you and your family are doing. My prayers are with you.

With love, Annie

Beth,

I'm truly sorry for your loss of Gary. You gave Gary all the tender love and care that he could only ask for!

May God bless and give you and your family peace in the coming days, weeks, months and years. The memories that you and Gary shared together will always be in your heart and mind!

Thank You so much for sharing you and Gary's journey these past weeks and months.

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!

Gary can now rest (pain free) in the arms of our loving savior, our Lord Jesus Christ!

Dave

Please accept my condolences, Beth, for your great loss. What a heartbreak. I am so sorry. You have been so strong, so generous, and so real all along. Words really can't convey the depth of our appreciation that you found time and strength to share your journey, and your dear Gary, with all of us.

Dear Beth and Family, One and All,

I don't have the words to express my sorrow, but please know I am with you in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Your journey together with Gary is something you will hold dear within your heart for all time.

As well, you found the courage to share your story with all of us --- through the shadows and the sunshine ... the valleys and the mountain peaks ... the darkness and now the DAWN.

Thank you, also, for the gift of FRIENDSHIP that you continue to share with all of us.

Thinking of you with all my heart ...

Peace, friendship, prayers,
"Cyclone" ~ Iowa State University

Beth and Family,

There is no way I can possibly put the right words together to express my deep sorrow. Please know how much I admire the love and bravery that both of you have displayed and shared with us. You and Gary are beyond inspirational to all of us.

Beth, I pray that you find the strength to get through this and that you feel the love and support coming from all of us.

Godspeed, Gary. I know you'll be watching over Beth.

Beth,
I'm sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts over the last few difficult months. We are all here for you now and in the months and years ahead.
Jim

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Your courage is absolutely amazing.

Mr. Bill

Dear Beth,
I am so sorry that Gary is gone and I have no words that can express the sorrow I am feeling right now. We all know that death is inevitable but still we find it hard to accept. Maybe its because we feel that we did not show our loved ones how much we cared and we want more time. The two of you already knew that time was short and you lived you life with love.

You have been such a warrior and a true champion for Gary. I have said it before and say it again, He is lucky that you were in his life and you were lucky too. He has given you a lifetime of memories and from what I can tell from your posts, selfless in the love he shared with you and the family you brought with you when you met. Many people say that cancer is a gift. In my opinion, it is not. It slowly robs all of us of who we once were. What we take away from a diagnosis can go a couple of different ways. We can feel cheated by life, or we can see it as an opportunity to be someone better than we have been. It is clear that Gary took the latter. I don't know him, or you personally, but your words have spoken miles and I feel that I know both of you. the two of you had many lifetimes of love between you and it shines light a great light. You two have truly been blessed.

I am quite possibly rambling and not making much sense but I admire the two of you and wish you peace and comfort.

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Beth,
Our sympathies are with you and your family. Gary is at rest now, but as you adjust to life without him, remember how many lives you both have touched by telling his story. You were blessed to have each other. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Beth

So sorry for your loss Beth :-(

Beth,

It's really hard to know what to say and I feel at a loss for words right now.

I'm very sorry to hear the news of Gary's passing. We are all thinking of you and holding you in our hearts. I hope you feel all of our love coming through to you.

Thank you so much for sharing this intimate part of you and Gary's life journey with all of us on this forum. You have given us so much. Know that your sharing has really helped many of us here to understand so much more about the processes of life that we must all go through. Your courage and dedication has been such a gift to me personally. Thank you.

We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Gregg