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Sudden death of my DH

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echt · 05/07/2016 09:49

Seven days ago my lovely, funny, devoted DH had a stroke and died two days later. I'm up my eyes in funeral arrangements as one might expect, and today is a sort of respite as more is in train.

I had always secretly thought that I would be alone in this country one day that he would go before me, but not so soon. He was only 61.

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GissASquizz · 05/07/2016 09:51

Oh I am so sorry echt Flowers

fanjoforthemammaries7850 · 05/07/2016 09:54

Flowers sorry to hear this

CaramelPrincess · 05/07/2016 09:54

So sorry for your loss Sad hope you have a supportive family to help you

JustABigBearAlan · 05/07/2016 09:54

I'm so sorry. It must be so hard. I think sudden deaths are especially difficult, as you have no warning. I hope you have plenty of real life support?

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Gingernut81 · 05/07/2016 09:55

I'm so sorry for your loss, I can't begin to imagine how you're feeling right now. Do you have any family or close friends that can help you sort things? Flowers

HopeArden · 05/07/2016 09:55

I am so sorry to hear this Flowers
I don't know what to say because nothing really helps. I hope there are people with you, looking after you x

bookbook · 05/07/2016 09:58

Oh echt I'm so sorry that is so awful and sad . A terrible time for you .
You are in my thoughts, sending strength Flowers

60sname · 05/07/2016 09:59

I'm so sorry Flowers

Original poster
echt · 05/07/2016 10:00

Thank you all.

Apart from DD, all family is in the UK. Friends are rallying round, indeed one flew in for the UK to stay and help. It was beyond good to have someone in the house to sound off to and be supported by. This friend loved my DH like a brother. They've had to go back now, and will miss the funeral they so helped to arrange.

I'm a little isolated in myself as school is on holiday, and no way of getting in touch with colleagues.

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HeyMacWey · 05/07/2016 10:00

I'm so sorry for your loss - I hope you have lots of support from family and friends Flowers

MyNightWithMaud · 05/07/2016 10:01

Oh, Echt. I'm so sorry to here this. My dad died unexpectedly - although, obviously, he was much older - so I know how it can leave you poleaxed. Whenever you've spoken about your garden and your plant buying escapades, your husband has sounded like a lovely man. What was his name?

Is your daughter with you now? Do you have friends nearby?

I'm holding your hand from afar.

Abraiid1 · 05/07/2016 10:03

So, so sorry, echt.

JennyOnAPlate · 05/07/2016 10:03

I'm so sorry for your loss Echt Flowers

Moistly · 05/07/2016 10:03

So sorry for your loss Echt. Flowers

areyoubeingserviced · 05/07/2016 10:04

Sorry

Original poster
echt · 05/07/2016 10:08

Maud I've pm'd you.

DD is here and has a host of friends to help her. She loved her daddy beyond measure.

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notapizzaeater · 05/07/2016 10:10

Sorry for you loss x

Openmindedmonkey · 05/07/2016 10:10

So sorry for your loss Flowers
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Goingtobeawesome · 05/07/2016 10:12

I'm so sorry echt Flowers

SugarMiceInTheRain · 05/07/2016 10:16

So sorry to hear about the loss of your DH, echt Thanks

CocktailQueen · 05/07/2016 10:16

Oh, Echt, I'm so very sorry to hear this. Big hugs and Flowers.

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SallyVating · 05/07/2016 10:19

So sorry xxx

ColdAsIceCubes · 05/07/2016 10:20

Flowers so sorry for your loss x

CiderwithBuda · 05/07/2016 10:20

I'm so sorry for your loss echt. Flowers