My husband, aka the Laundry King. died peacefully at home last weekend less than 12 months after his glioblastoma/brain tumour diagnosis. It was his fervent wish to live out his days at Copacabana in familiar surroundings where he could see and hear the ocean. Thanks to support from my family, and an outstanding palliative care and community nursing team, we were able to make this happen.
The Laundry King vehemently eschewed social media and I wish to continue to respect this. What I can say is that we were together for 31 years. The past 12 months have brought great heartache but also profound joy. Glioblastoma is a stealth agent but we faced it together, plundering joy. May love, grace and fortitude empower me for whatever the future brings.
These wise words resonate for me:
…we need to relish the relationships we have…we have to guard the moments we do have, and cradle them carefully. We so often have less time than we think; we need to care for each other, deliberately and unrelentingly, when we can…
…no matter where you find yourself, whoever you are with…we have a serious duty to honour, treasure and fiercely care for that person. We entrust ourselves with each other, in relationships, and it’s a very particular kind of duty: to soften blows, to carry and delight each other, to ease pain and plunder joy…
Julia Baird: Bright Shining – How Grace Changes Everything
Leanne says
So sorry to hear this Brenda – sending much love xx
Alexandra Panagopoulou says
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband Brenda.Remember that his love and presence will live on in your heart.You must hold onto cherished memories you shared with him,arm yourself with courage and get on with your life and all the beautiful thing you do.Stay strong,tomorrow holds new possibilities.
Linda says
condolences to you and your family.
Martha Ginn says
May your love and memories comfort you as you grieve and face the future.
Marion Lisko says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. But I hear a trust within your words and the quotes that will carry you forth. Be joyous remembering the love you had for each other and know you are still together in mind and soul.
May your immediate future be as easy as it can be when it is such a difficult transition.
With much respect,