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It's my 2nd wedding anniversary and I just want to cry

105 replies

bloodywhitecat · 22/05/2023 08:47

There will be cards, no gifts, no hastily grabbed bunch of roses from the petrol station. No celebratory dinner tonight, no cuddles or kisses. We didn't get to celebrate our first anniversary either as DH died 15 months ago.

Our wedding day was such a happy day even though it was in lockdown and we knew he had terminal cancer (we didn't know he'd have a stroke just 6 months later which would put paid to any further cancer treatment). I am going to take myself out for a good long walk in a bit because I know our anniversary is a date that is only significant to us but it would be lovely if someone else could acknowledge it too.

OP posts:
LaMaG · 22/05/2023 15:17

OP thinking of you xxx

Qbish · 22/05/2023 15:21

You loved. You were loved. Celebrate that on this difficult day 💐

LittleBumblebee3 · 22/05/2023 15:34

Happy Anniversary @bloodywhitecat 🍦💐

Your DH certainly sounds like one of the good ones ❤️ what a lucky accidental swipe right. I’m sorry that you had less time together than you should have.
It sounds like he brought you huge joy, and I have no doubt that you brought the same for him ❤️ and I’m sure you both had a huge impact on your foster children.

Do you have other family around you?

LadyEloise1 · 22/05/2023 15:36

Thinking of you and the treasured deep love you felt in your life.
Because you loved and were loved so much the loss is greater. 💐

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 22/05/2023 15:39

🌺

Patchw0rk · 22/05/2023 15:50

Happy anniversary, love. Do something nice for yourself and I hope you can find some comfort in your happier memories.

purpleboy · 22/05/2023 16:22

Happy anniversary.
I'm so sorry it's not the one you hoped for.
I also remember your posts and wish you so much peace and happiness for the future.

ThreeRingCircus · 22/05/2023 16:24

I remember your other threads and your love for him continues to shine through them, just as it always has done.

Not everyone gets to experience that kind of love, and I'm glad that you and your DH did.....even if it was cruelly cut short.

There's a quote that says "how lucky you are to have had something that made saying goodbye so hard." I try to think of that in tough times when I'm grieving those I've loved and lost.

DyslexicPoster · 22/05/2023 16:27

Happy anniversary ❤️ I'm sure your dh would want you to remember the good times fondly today and see you will a smile on your face. Buy yourself some garage flowers and think of him everytime they catch your eye. Life is unbearably cruel sometimes

onthefence23 · 22/05/2023 16:38

He sounds like a truly wonderful person, a real blessing to the world ❤️

IggyAce · 22/05/2023 16:42

💐Happy Anniversary, I’m sorry you can’t celebrate it together. Enjoy your walk and remember the happy times you enjoyed.
If you had a first dance what was the song? Perhaps play that and dance round the kitchen.

whoruntheworldgirls · 22/05/2023 16:43

Happy Anniversary OP. So sorry for your loss

Mimilamore · 22/05/2023 16:43
Flowers
keiratwiceknightly · 22/05/2023 16:44

Aw, I'm sorry. Your love for him shines through your posts. Hope you get through today and that there is some joy as well as sadness today.

DiaryofWimpy · 22/05/2023 17:02

Happy anniversary your dh sounds like a wonderful man. I hope you can find some time today to remember how happy you were with him. Sending love 💗

TheVeryHungryTortoise · 22/05/2023 17:03

Happy anniversary to you both! Flowers

TakingTime2 · 22/05/2023 17:32

Happy anniversary Mr and Mrs Whitecat.

I hope you've had a peaceful day Flowers

MuddaUdders · 22/05/2023 17:50

Sorry to hear, sending you a virtual hug x

Zarataralara · 22/05/2023 17:52

I’m so sorry. Anniversaries are hard.

MillieMollieMandy1 · 22/05/2023 18:01

Happy Anniversary

ValenciaOrange · 22/05/2023 18:03

Happy Anniversary. Whenever I see your user name I think of your husband too and your love for each other.

rainbowstardrops · 22/05/2023 18:07
Flowers
SeatonCarew · 22/05/2023 19:44

Oh love. 💕

I have no words adequate, but my heart sends good things to yours. He sounds well worth celebrating. x

BCBird · 22/05/2023 19:49

Sending support to you OP.

Bringonthesunforthewashing · 22/05/2023 19:53

Happy Anniversary @bloodywhitecat
i am so truly sorry for your loss. He sounds so lovely.

think of you and hope you’re okay xxx