# 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:** 9
**Author:** ![robby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robby/32/11048_2.png) [@robby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robby)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/161 "2020-08-20T04:33:56Z")
I’m so sorry to hear this, @silenus. All my best to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![JohnM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@JohnM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnM)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/162 "2020-08-20T04:46:57Z")
@silenus, I don’t know your faith if any, but this prayer from the Catholic prayer for the dead has always given me comfort: Requiem æternam dona eis, Domine, Et lux perpetua luceat eis. Requiescat in pace. Eternal rest grant her, Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon her. Rest in peace. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/163 "2020-08-20T05:03:32Z")
😢 I’m sorry for your loss. RIP And thank you for reminding all how important is to keep in mind that one has to always make the best of the short time we all have with our loved ones. ---
**Author:** ![Rocketeer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocketeer/32/4437_2.png) [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/164 "2020-08-20T05:30:17Z")
What I find heartbreaking is the terrible suddenness of it. My deepest condolences. ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_Lichtman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeff_lichtman/32/1531_2.png) [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/165 "2020-08-20T05:45:22Z")
I’m so sorry. I hope you and your family find some peace in the coming days. ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/166 "2020-08-20T06:02:11Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/167 "2020-08-20T06:32:01Z")
So very sorry to hear the sad news. We are all family here, of a sort. Hopefully our thoughts and condolences can help provide you some level of solace. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/168 "2020-08-20T06:33:21Z")
I’m sorry silenus. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/169 "2020-08-20T08:23:26Z")
I’m very sorry and I’m glad you were able to be with her. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/170 "2020-08-20T08:29:05Z")
So sorry, **silenus**. You and your wife have been in my thoughts all week. ---
**Author:** ![nonacetone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonacetone/32/2819_2.png) [@nonacetone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonacetone)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/171 "2020-08-20T08:36:03Z")
I send you, and yours, my most sincere condolences. May you find peace. ---
**Author:** ![LH75](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lh75/32/4438_2.png) [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/172 "2020-08-20T11:11:06Z")
so sorry for your loss, my friend ---
**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, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/173 "2020-08-20T11:14:02Z")
I’m so sorry. You two truly loved each other. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/174 "2020-08-20T12:06:07Z")
I wish I knew some words that could comfort you. As it is, I will just join the others in hoping you find peace. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/175 "2020-08-20T13:07:03Z")
Hugs. May her memory be a blessing to you. ---
**Author:** ![saje](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saje/32/3631_2.png) [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/176 "2020-08-20T13:20:05Z")
You and your beloved wife are in my thoughts. I am so, so sorry for your loss and pain. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/177 "2020-08-20T13:27:34Z")
My thoughts are with you, Silenus. Although it was impending, it’s still a jolt when the end comes. Keep posting your thoughts and feelings during this difficult time. Let it out. Peace. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/178 "2020-08-20T13:43:39Z")
@silenus know we are here for you. No matter how much any of us know what’s coming, the final reality is still a massive hit when it arrives. You’re fortunate to have had your many years with her. Right now those memories may be painful; soon enough they will go back to being the treasures they always were. Here’s a long distance hug and thoughts of help for your difficult time ahead. ---
**Author:** ![MoonMoon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moonmoon/32/2959_2.png) [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/179 "2020-08-20T13:49:20Z")
Peace to you and your family, @silenus. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/180 "2020-08-20T14:14:40Z")
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