Alone after 40 years

There are times in each of our lives that rain falls, hard times come and it helps to reach out to our friends and to our God for a little support. This is the place to express those needs, concerns and situations so others in the AAPK family can keep you in their prayers.
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Alone after 40 years

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This probably has been the worst time of my 75 years, my wife passed away last Monday. It was a total surprise, she was short of breath and dizzy on Sunday but we didn't do anything till Monday 6am, I took her to the ER about 20 miles away, they did a bunch of tests and put in an IV and came up with a possible blood clot. It was a blood clot on her lungs and it moved up to her heart and that was it. They tried really hard with CPR and could get it going for a short time but then always quit. By 11 am it was all over with, I felt like someone had kicked me the gut and still feel that way. Always second guessing what could have been done, but the DR. said there was nothing I could have done different. We were companions for almost 40 years and now I have a heck of a hole in my life. Prayers are needed. thanks, Terry
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So sorry, I have no idea what you’re going through. All we can do is pray that God will lift you up and strengthen you in this time of sorrow.
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jlw257 wrote:So sorry, I have no idea what you’re going through. All we can do is pray that God will lift you up and strengthen you in this time of sorrow.
sorry for you loss
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Sir,
I am saddened by your loss. Sorry for the pain and loneliness you feel at the present.
Prayers for you and your family.
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So sorry Terry. I'll be praying for you. ____Dave
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I am so sorry to read of your wife's passing. As Larry posted, I too have no idea what you are experiencing but I remember my mother's words when my dad died, she said, "It's like half of me has died." She survived, relied on the Lord for strength and comfort along with her family. Terry, we will be praying you will find peace and comfort during this time.
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My condolences to you and your family, Terry.
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Oh Terry I am so sorry for what you are going through. My wife and I have been together for 39 years now and I can ony imagine the heartache you're dealing with my friend. Please know that you are in my prayers and know that you've got a lot of us here on AAPK supporting you in this difficult time. God promises us He won't put more on us than we can bear with His help so don't hesitate to lean on Him. He will see you through this.
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Terry, I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you strength during your mourning and grief.
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Terry,so sorry for your loss.You are in my prayers.
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Terry so sorry to hear about your wife. Our oldest son passed away ten years ago April 9th, and it wasn't easy. Have faith in God, your friends and family and all will be okay. I will pray for you and your family.
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So sorry to hear this, Terry. God bless you and your family.
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There are no words Terry...thoughts and prayers to you, and know you will be reunited some day.
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I don't really have the words, Terry. I am so sorry for your loss. We lost my dad last year, my mom and he were married for 56 years. I don't know what you're going through, but I can see how it has affected my mother.

Our prayers are with you through this difficult time. Remember, we are here for you if you need us.
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My deepest condolences Terry. I wish we had a way to somehow reduce your pain and sadness. But we can only pray and trust that the Creator of us all will strengthen our faith so that we may rely upon Him to bring us all into His Kingdom as he has your dear wife.
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Terry, there is not a replacement for your precious wife. I thank the Lord that you had years to know and love her, that she did not suffer long. My prayers are with you. Look to the Lord.
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Terry - while I don't know you in person I'm grateful for your contributions to this community and grieve with you for your loss. It took a great deal of courage to share your emotions on your sleeve with us and I'm grateful for your trust to help in any possible way. May God be with you during this very difficult time and allow you to remember the times shared rather than the time lost. Godspeed. Tom
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Terry - I don't know what I would do if I lost my wife - so sorry to hear - prayers coming your way
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Terry, I am so sorry to hear about your wife, I can only imagine how your feel.
I pray God's peace, comfort and blessing on you.
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Like Mike said Terry, there are No words I can say that will help you in Any Way....
I lost my wife just 114 days ago, 15 weeks, 47 yrs married, 50 yrs 1 month together, stuck like glue together, and my grief has Not Lessoned at all,
worst in some situations, a bit softer in others...I know "we both" spoke of getting together in the past when I come thru the Platt river country 2 times a year, , I reckon we will have to do that later this summer and set down and talk about our the wives and have a damm good cry together.........You will be on my mind Daily Ol hoss, and I wish the best for you during this time

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So sorry to read of your loss. The simple word of man can do little to ease the pain.
God be with you during this trying time .....
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Gods peace to you and your family Terry.
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thanks so much guys for the kind words and prayers , this is the greatest bunch of people in the world, I feel like I know each of you personally. with your support and Gods' help I will get through this. Terry ::handshake::
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So sorry to hear about your loss Terry. Prayers for you.
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Sorry to hear Terry.

Father, bless Terry and all who knew his wife with Your peace and comfort. For Your glory. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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