# My wife died in my arms this morning. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 6, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006 "2011-05-06T20:13:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Kimmy\_Gibbler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Kimmy\_Gibbler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimmy_Gibbler)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/41 "2011-05-06T21:41:53Z")
There is much too much sad news around here lately. But it sounds like you’ll have a lifetime of fond memories to comfort you. How lucky for you both to have found each other and have the chance to make those memories. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/42 "2011-05-06T21:45:22Z")
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, so happy you had that time together, and wish she had not had to suffer so. My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/43 "2011-05-06T21:50:08Z")
I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/44 "2011-05-06T21:51:29Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. And on a more selfish note, I hope this is the last tragic OP I have to read for a while. ---
**Author:** ![2gigch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/2gigch1/32/3313_2.png) [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/45 "2011-05-06T21:58:51Z")
It is clear by your tribute she was gifted in this life by your love. I am sorry to hear of your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/46 "2011-05-06T22:02:35Z")
That was beautiful, **Fear Itself**. I’m so sorry for your loss. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/47 "2011-05-06T22:04:57Z")
I’m so sorry. My father died of the same thing and it was sad watching him slowly lose his ability to live his life. ---
**Author:** ![Teacake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Teacake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teacake)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/48 "2011-05-06T22:05:44Z")
You obviously loved her very much. I’m so sorry your time together wasn’t longer. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/49 "2011-05-06T22:07:04Z")
Goddamn, I’m so sorry. The cruelties of that illness sound very familiar. I know you were counting on so much more time and happiness than you received, but it sounds like you had something wonderful together, and I hope that’s a comfort. ---
**Author:** ![mnemosyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/50 "2011-05-06T22:07:51Z")
I am so sorry for your loss. Your time with Pam was way too short, but it sounds like one of the best love stories. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/51 "2011-05-06T22:08:08Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/52 "2011-05-06T22:13:40Z")
You two sounded perfect for one another. I’m so sorry she’s gone. ☹ Please know that you have love and support here, any way we can offer it. Take care of yourself over the difficult time ahead. {{{ **Fear** }}} ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/53 "2011-05-06T22:17:07Z")
Nothing to add, except that one more Crazy Person wishes you well, and is sorry you and Pam had to go through this. ---
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/54 "2011-05-06T22:19:49Z")
That was a beautiful story, but I wish it hadn’t had to end that way. Please accept my deepest sympathies. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/55 "2011-05-06T22:23:30Z")
thank you for sharing your pam with us. the world lost a lovely light today. may her memory be eternal. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/56 "2011-05-06T22:26:33Z")
I’m so sorry. She sounds like One Of The Good Ones. We Crazy People are at your back, supporting you. ---
**Author:** ![rekkah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ee59a6/32.png) [@rekkah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rekkah)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/57 "2011-05-06T22:29:35Z")
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Pam sounds like an amazing woman, and I’m sure from your words that you made her very happy. I hope that you can continue to remember the happy times and find some peace in them. ---
**Author:** ![SciFiSam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/47e85d/32.png) [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/58 "2011-05-06T22:49:37Z")
I hope you have people around you to support you now, but the crazy people are here for you too. Pam sounds like a wonderful woman. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/59 "2011-05-06T22:55:03Z")
**Fear Itself** I’m so sorry for your loss. You, your wife and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful tribute! ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006/60 "2011-05-06T23:03:03Z")
Life is so hard. It’s good you’ve been able to appreciate the love and the wonder. Hang onto that. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-in-my-arms-this-morning/581006.md?page=4)