# My wife is dying \[Edited: RIP\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 10, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745 "2020-08-10T21:42:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/141 "2020-08-19T15:40:19Z")
As I continue to do. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/142 "2020-08-19T19:27:23Z")
I’m thinking of you both. What a hard, terrible time. I’m glad you have family and furry friends around you. You also have us. Sending virtual hugs. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/143 "2020-08-19T21:46:43Z")
She switched to palliative care today, so it is only a matter of time. Her sister and I spent 4 hours with her today, and got to say “I love you” a lot. She understood and said “I love you” back. But they are now giving her a morphine drip to control the pain, so she is sleeping and will pass in her sleep, I hope. Said Goodbye. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/144 "2020-08-19T21:47:57Z")
I’m so sorry, silenus. Keeping both of you in my prayers. ---
**Author:** ![overlyverbose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/9dc877/32.png) [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/145 "2020-08-19T21:50:05Z")
I am so sorry you’re going through this. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/146 "2020-08-19T22:15:46Z")
Thinking of all the Covid casualties out there that didn’t get to say goodbye, and their families that were denied being with their loved ones when they passed, we are feeling very blessed (all things considered, I’d rather have taken a pass on the whole deal, but _Inshallah_.) ---
**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:** [August 19, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/147 "2020-08-19T22:39:23Z")
Again: I am so sorry you are going through this. I am so glad you can be there for her final days. We will be here for you afterward. Go do what you need to do. Know that even when you feel your weakest you will be strongest enough to do what you need to do for her. Tell you love her until the very end. ---
**Author:** ![abcdefghij](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/43a26b/32.png) [@abcdefghij](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abcdefghij)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/148 "2020-08-19T23:38:04Z")
I am so sorry for all you’re going through ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/149 "2020-08-20T00:13:47Z")
Sounds like she has a tremendous spirit. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/150 "2020-08-20T03:38:11Z")
Can I get a Mod to change the thread title? At 5:45pm PDT on August 19, 2020 my lovely wife passed. She was in no pain and passed in her sleep. Her sister and I got 4 hours with her today, and got to say goodbye. She was the kindest soul I’ve ever met, and I am sure we will meet again. I love you, Dee. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/151 "2020-08-20T03:43:06Z")
_hugs_ Continued hopes for peace for you and your family and friends. I flagged your post and asked a moderator to change the thread title for you. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/152 "2020-08-20T03:47:18Z")
I know this has been sheer torture for you, @silenus. I am so, so sorry. You will be soothed by your memories as time goes on. I promise. Hugs to you. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/153 "2020-08-20T03:48:05Z")
My deepest condolences, **silenus**. She sounds like she was an amazing person. I’ll be thinking of you. ---
**Author:** ![galen\_ubal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/galen_ubal/32/4440_2.png) [@galen\_ubal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen_ubal)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/154 "2020-08-20T03:48:31Z")
I’m so sorry, @silenus. Peace to you and yours ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/155 "2020-08-20T03:58:04Z")
Aw man, I’m sorry you’re feeling this pain and going through this loss. Thinking of you tonight. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/156 "2020-08-20T04:09:14Z")
**Silenus** Thank you for sharing her spirit and your love for each other with us. We will all be holding you in our hearts.🕯 ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/157 "2020-08-20T04:15:10Z")
I’ve been praying for her and for you daily. What a blessing to have had such a wonderful woman in your life. I’m so sorry you lost her. There’s no shortcut through grief, but you have us to come to whenever you need. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/158 "2020-08-20T04:18:35Z")
Your strength and pragmatism through this has been inspirational. #RIP ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/159 "2020-08-20T04:28:26Z")
RIP Dee. Much love and respect to you, **silenus**. ---
**Author:** ![MikeG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikeg/32/4329_2.png) [@MikeG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeG)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/160 "2020-08-20T04:33:53Z")
Oh I am so sorry to hear that. You have my deepest condolences. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745.md?page=9)