linda update

[Lee]

I'm glad Linda got to spend her final moments with you, in your home, together. I will keep both of you in my prayers. God bless.

[Vi Schorpp]

Al, I'm so sorry for your loss. There is nothing else you or your family could have done for Linda. What you did was extraordinary and touching. While there's peace in the promise of everlasting life, it's not much comfort as you're going through this.


My husband died earlier this month on April 9th. We had hospice and family at home and it was a beautiful experience. I described it as gut wrenching and beautiful, but it was life defining, both for me and my daugher and son. Helping someone get through their final journey is a gift -- both to them and to ourselves. We look back with many emotions -- but among these emotions are pride in our ability to help comfort them, and gratitude for the life we shared with them. I look back with no regrets and I'm sure you do too.

My husband and I would have celebrated 32 years of marriage in May. We have two children and two grandchildren. Our 7 year old grandson decided that he could help Pappa by playing guitar for him, so he picked up the guitar and played 3 songs for him. Mind you, he has not had a lick of instruction, so you can imagine the sounds! When I went into the kitchen where the family was I said that maybe Pappa thought he was in heaven with that guitar playing. My sister said, "or, maybe Hell." It was funny, but again, our grandson felt he too could help in the process. I will never forget it.

I pray that you will find comfort in the prayers and messages from everyone on the board.

[Tom]

Dearest Al and Linda,

You are both my heroes.

God Bless You Always,
Tom

[aquinis2000]

we struggle for words. may you feel unspoken comfort in this time of sorrow.

[Sandy H]

I have not even checked my personal e-mail yet as many times I come right to this board. As Steph already said I too thank Christine and Joe for having met you and Linda in San Antonio in Dec. Its pretty over whelming for me to think all that has transpired for both of you since then. Of course, it all started much before San Antonio. You were so sweet to let us know so soon and continue to inspire us despite all that is happening right now. You and your family will stay in our hearts on this board for a long time. I am so happy you said you were going to stay with us here and also feel you can continue to be a part of us. I think some feel once their loved one is gone they can not be a part of us and that is not true. Keep us posted on how you are doing. We all love you and you will continue to be in our prayers. hugs, Sandy

[TriciaK]

Dear Al, I can only echo all the thoughts of others here, and express my gratitude for "knowing" you and your beautiful Linda. You have given so much to us, even in your pain you have thought of us! We will look forward to you being on the board again when you can. Our thoughts and prayers and tears are with you and will be for a long time. You and Linda will be together again, I bear testimony from my heart that I know that. She will not be far away even now. God bless you, Al, and all your family! Tricia

[DianaK]

Dear Al and family


I do not post very much-more of a lurker-but I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family.I have followed your families journey and I am so saddened by this news.You are an amazing husband and should take comfort that you did all you could-til the end.Diana

[Cynthia]

Al,

With profound sadness I offer my sympathy to you and your entire family. It's amazing how a heart can ache so profoundly for someone so far away whom I have never met. Yet this forum has forged such a strong bond among us. Linda's courage and determination were, and always will be, an inspiration to all of us afflicted by this disease. Thank you, Al, for allowing us to know Linda and you. I join the many others in offering you and your family prayers.

Cynthia

[anne]

Dear Al,

It is with a heavy heart that I read your post. I am glad that Linda was in peace. How unselfishish of you to continue helping people here on the board. My condolences to your family as well.
Anne

[jag]

AL-YOU DID ALL THAT YOU COULD HUMANLY DO...I AM SADDENED BY THE NEWS...MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...GOD BLESS...

[tricia keegan]

I too am fairly new here but want to express how sorry I am for all you and your family are going through Al.It must have been very comforting though to see linda pass on so gently smiling surrounded by people she loves in her final days.God bless you all.
Tricia

[mom22girlz]

My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I am so glad Linda had you with her. Thank you for your bravery in sharing.......... susan

[Barbara H.]

Dear Al,
I also want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. The two of you have been continuously in my thoughts these past few days, and I share the sentiment of others on this forum. We care and feel so close to you, although we have never formally met. You willingness to continue to be part of our support group brought tears to my eyes. I hope the next few days, weeks, months, years, will be good to you, and that you will find support with your wonderful extended family.
Barbara H.

[suzan w]

My sympathy to you and your wonderful family. I feel that I have come to know you both through my time here on this board. Linda was lucky to have such a loving supportive husband and you are lucky to have had such a incredible wife and friend.

[RobinP]

Dear Al,

There are not words to express my sorrow for your loss. I know how dearly you loved Linda through your posts. Linda was very lucky to have someone so smart, so supportive and so dedicated by her side. May God help you to hold onto the promise that you will meet again.....in another time, in better tomorrow, free of all sickness. I pray angels of love are surrounding and supporting you and your family.

With deepest sympathy,
RobinP

[juanita]

Dear Al and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Juanita

[VaMoonRise]

Dear Al,

We have been so blessed in knowing both you and Linda through your posts. You have been such a wonderful advocate and so inspirational to us all. We can't thank you enough for all that you have brought to this group and I am so glad that you will continue to be a part of this community. Our lives have truly been enriched in knowing Linda's story and she will be forever loved and missed by us all.

I wish I could give you and yours a great big hug. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and joy in the memories and comfort and healing in time.

Love & Hugs,
Nicola

[Sandy H]

Will try this again as I posted this morning but may have hit the wrong button. My heart goes out to you. As Steph posted earlier I thank Joe and Christine for having known you in San Antonio. I am over whelmed over all that has transpired since that time. It has been a whirl wind for you Al. I am happy to hear you say you will continue to stay with us. I think some feel once their loved one is gone they no longer belong on this board and that is not true. You were so sweet to send us a post so soon with all that you are going through. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. I will continue to pray for you and your family as you start your new journey. Sending you a big hug, Sandy

[Jackie]

Al,

My deepest symapthy goes our to you and your children at the loss of this dear loved one. Thank you for sharing with us. You are in my prayers.

God Bless,
Jackie

[sassy]

Al,


Thank you for sharing Linda's and your life with us. May the love and support of all whose lives you have touched comfort you as you continue your journey.

Sassy
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