I’m so sorry for your loss, @barrons. My best to you as you navigate this difficult time.
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Oh, I’m so sorry. i’m glad that she got to talk to your kids. About a week before my mom died, she was able to talk to ds1 on the phone and that was her last best day. I believe your wife felt their love and yours.
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It is. The “rally” is a known thing although not every person has one. I was so fortunate to know about it. I knew my dad was going down (he was home) and fortunately decided to call everyone to come see him. For two good days he “held court” and listened to good news from family and told his own stories. And then he was done. It was nice that he got to see everyone (and them see him) while he was in good spirits and so much like his old self. In retrospect my mom had rallied also–we talked and chatted (again we’re fortunate we all were together) and then she died just a few days later. Unfortunately at that time the rally was interpreted as “she’s getting better” rather than the death sign that it was.
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I think that’s the way we all want to go someday. So sorry that it came so young for your wife. May you have peace in your heart (and stamina too) in the coming days and weeks.
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I am so, so sorry. I am glad it was quick and pain free, it doesn’t always go that way. Still, a seismic loss, and my heart goes out to you.
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I’m sorry for your loss. So very quick, and unexpected not that long ago. Glad your kids got to talk to her.
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@barrons I’m so sorry for your profound loss. What a gift that the kids were able to talk to her and that she was pain-free and at peace. May the many years of happy memories be a comfort and a blessing as you and your family mourn.
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Peace to you and your family @barrons . Reading your post took my breath away for a second. I’m so glad she had time on the phone with the kids. They will never, ever forget that. Check in again when it feels right. 
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Peace to you, @barrons.
May you find comfort in the knowledge that your support facilitated a peaceful death for your beloved wife.
May your memories sustain you through the difficult days ahead.
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I am so sorry for your loss, @barrons .
I hope you and your family can take comfort in knowing your wife’s passing was peaceful. You were a wonderful caretaker, please take care of yourself now and lean on others as needed.
My deepest condolences to you and your children. Peace and love to you all.
Sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort and peace as your family gathers. All the best to each of you at this poignant time.
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I am so, so sorry. I will be thinking of you.
So sorry for your loss. I am glad the kids at least got to speak to her. Peace to you and the family.
So sorry, @barrons !
I’m so sorry @barrons! So glad your wife was able to enjoy conversations with the kids. Wishing you and the kids the best as you move forward.
Thanks to all your kinds words. Having her kids here makes it a bit better. Going thru her things is truly the most difficult thing I have ever done.
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@barrons, I am so, so sorry for your (and your kids’) loss.
I hope you know that we have a bereavement thread in the cafe. Alas, you are not the only cc’er to have lost a spouse.
https://talk.collegeconfidential.com/t/support-after-caregiving-bereavement-thread
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It’s okay to not do everything right away. I’m glad the kids are there for you.
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So sorry for your loss. May the mourning also have moments and memories of joy and warmth.
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