Sudden death of my DH

[echt]

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.

[ineedwine99]

So sorry OP

[Dumdedumdedum]

So sorry for your loss. You must be in such shock. I know it is early days, but if you can, do go for bereavement counselling.

[Chasingsquirrels]

I'm sorry for your loss.
Be kind to yourself and take each minute, hour, day as it comes.

[echt]

You're so right about the shock, Dumdedum: dry mouth, inability to frame a sentence, unfinished tasks.

Is your username for the Archers? DH grew up on the radio drama, though he found the Helen/Rob thing too painful and we haven't listened for weeks. I catch up on Lowfield and Radio Addicts.

[VioletBam]

Oh Echt :( I'm so, so sorry. It must have been a dreadful shock and I can't imagine how you feel right now. I've always noticed you on here and thought how nice you seem and I really am sorry. xxxx

[MadameCholetsDirtySecret]

[villainousbroodmare]

I'm so sad for you. Hugs from Ireland.

[poppym12]

I'm so very sorry

[BertPuttocks]

I'm so sorry, echt.

[Callmegeoff]

echt I know you from the gardening thread, your Dh sounded like a lovely man. My father died aged 59 it's too young . Really really sorry for your loss, I'm also feeling a bit guilty for having a mild moan albeit light hearted about my Dh on another thread. I don't know what I'd do with out him...

[tadjennyp]

So sorry, Echt.

[ScrambledSmegs]

I'm so sorry for your loss, echt x

[missybct]

Sending you love and best wishes, Echt

Would you like to talk about him here? xxx

[SecretSpy]

I'm so sorry echt, I recognised your name as someone who's been here a long time like me. Thinking of you and your family

[MissingPanda]

So sorry for your loss Echt

[TheCountessofFitzdotterel]

I'm so sorry, Echt xxx

[VulcanWoman]

Sorry for your loss.

[shovetheholly]

Oh echt, I'm so very sorry. He sounds like a very, very special man. What an awful, sudden loss for you and your family. I am thinking of you and holding your hand.

[TwoLittleBlooms]

I am so sorry for your loss Echt

[ffon]

I recognise your name echt, I'm very sorry about your husband.

[welshpixie]

PM'ed you

[SurlyValentine]

I am so sorry for your loss echt. Take it easy xx

[AngryBeaver]

Oh my goodness. Just about to go to bed here in NZ . But, just felt compelled to reply to your post.
I can't even imagine the shock. You poor woman.
61 is far, far too young to go away.

You have had friends and family cluster around you, thank goodness.
I hope that you have ongoing support, and as someone suggested, bereavement counselling.

I don't know you echt. But, I send my love to you. I hope that's ok xxxx

[imwithspud]

So sorry for your loss I can't imagine what you must be going through right now.

[pinktransit]

I'm so sorry. Words just aren't enough.
You will be in shock, please let friends and family help as much as possible.
My DP died last year at just 60, 6 weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer - I leaned on my DD and friends just to get through the days. You'll be numb for a while yet, it's just too much to take in at once.
Take care of yourself, and let others take care of you too.
My thoughts are with you
xx