I Knew This Day was Coming

June 15, 2022, 07:49 PM

DennisM

I Knew This Day was Coming - A Few Photos

I am glad that you and Tracy are able to share the last few steps on her "walk" together. I'm also glad there are friends like you in the world. You're both in my thoughts today.

June 15, 2022, 07:57 PM

nhtagmember

A quick update from tonight. We had a wonderful day together and I guess I got my wish because she didn’t pass today. She is still lucid and we can talk. They started the morphine drip today and she is now in comfort meds only.

I asked her if I could post a few photos of her to some of my friends and she said yes. So that’s later.

Funeral arrangements were made today.

I was emotionally prepared for today to be the end of her journey - we laughed about some of the things we did. Oh to be young again.

Tomorrow is another day.

Thank you all for your prayers and best wishes. I am reading them to her and she squeezes my hand a lot.

June 15, 2022, 08:47 PM

ador

Stay right next to her and hold her hand, even if you need to take a nap. As difficult as it maybe, it will be great if she is holding your hand as she goes to the the other side. You have a good heart sir. A good husband. Again.... you will be both in my prayers tonight.

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:
A quick update from tonight. We had a wonderful day together and I guess I got my wish because she didn’t pass today. She is still lucid and we can talk. They started the morphine drip today and she is now in comfort meds only.

I asked her if I could post a few photos of her to some of my friends and she said yes. So that’s later.

Funeral arrangements were made today.

I was emotionally prepared for today to be the end of her journey - we laughed about some of the things we did. Oh to be young again.

Tomorrow is another day.

Thank you all for your prayers and best wishes. I am reading them to her and she squeezes my hand a lot.

June 15, 2022, 10:14 PM

Rightwire

My thoughts as prayers are with both of you over the next several days. I'm glad you are able to spend this precious time with her.

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June 15, 2022, 10:41 PM

TRIO

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:
A quick update from tonight. We had a wonderful day together and I guess I got my wish because she didn’t pass today. She is still lucid and we can talk.
....we laughed about some of the things we did. Oh to be young again.

This is the best thing for both of you to do with the final moments. I hope that you cherish and vividly recall all of the good memories you made together. Giving her comfort in meantime and may ease the pain of your loss.

--Tom
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June 16, 2022, 01:14 AM

P220 Smudge

I don’t even know what to say, man. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I’ll be praying for you both.

June 16, 2022, 05:08 AM

Captain Morgan

My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

June 16, 2022, 06:10 AM

mark123

I’m so glad you’re together for this. Three times in my life I’ve missed a final opportunity for a visit and goodbye. Praying for comfort, my friend.

June 16, 2022, 06:42 AM

Tailhook 84

Prayers and blessings for you both. As tough as the situation is, rejoice that you are able to be with her at this time.

June 16, 2022, 06:52 AM

tigereye313

Glad to hear you made it in time and you get to be there for her.

June 16, 2022, 07:52 AM

Warhorse

I know it hurts to say goodbye...but by being there with her, you have paid her the highest honor. May Gods grace be with you both.

June 16, 2022, 09:17 AM

highroundcount

I think it is fantastic you two were granted time to say your goodbyes. I wish both of you strength and peace in the coming days.

June 16, 2022, 09:31 AM

darthfuster

God bless you both

June 17, 2022, 08:20 AM

jandersd

Lifting you and Tracy up in prayer. Godspeed

June 20, 2022, 09:05 PM

nhtagmember

Thank you all for the kind thoughts and prayers.

I was making funeral arrangements late this afternoon and it appears that she has slipped into a coma. I did not make it back in time so I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye.

We will know more about her condition likely tomorrow at some point but I’m returning to Tucson early AM.

Meg will be staying with her to the end.

Thank you all again for the thoughts and prayers. All are greatly appreciated and I read most of them to her.

June 20, 2022, 10:18 PM

Rightwire

She can hear you.... tell her.

June 21, 2022, 04:56 AM

nhtagmember

I did. Trust me on that.

June 21, 2022, 05:35 AM

downtownv

I know there is nothing I can say to ease your pain. All I can offer is a friendly ear or shoulder to cry on any time you might need someone. You will be in my thoughts and prayers