Richard died peacefully about 2:30 AM.
"Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death.”
About Me
- Teresa Krone
- I'm writing this story to help others diagnosed with this relatively rare cancer. I'm a family nurse practitioner, working in a hospital. My husband Richard was a fifth grade teacher. He retired on disability in 2005 after thirty years of teaching. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in April of 1999, one week after his 49th birthday. He died February 28, 2009. The blog will stay for awhile. Hopefully our experiences can help others.
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24 comments:
I am so devastated and full of sorrow to hear this news. Bless you for your wonderful devotion. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Susie
Peace to you Teresa. Thank you for guiding your readers.
Much love,
John
Dear Teresa,
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Beth
Hugs and prayers.
Thinking of you in this time of deep sadness.
Hugs,
Margaret
Florence, Italy
My heart goes out to you and your family, Teresa. You have been my role model with you very positive attitude. You have been my educator with your posts and diagrams. I admire you beyond words. You are a great nurse in every sense of the word.
With love and admiration,
Jane
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I wish you strength during this difficult time. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Love,
Ed
I am so, so very sorry.
My condolences to you and your family. You were a wonderful caregiver, and an inspiration to those of us walking the same path. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
I am so sorry to hear the news. Thank you for everything you have shared with your blog through the years.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So, so sorry for your loss.
Tracie
Hi Teresa
I know you will be numb at present, but soon you will be going through a range of emotions - I think I experienced every emotion possible from disbelief, sadness, anger, shock and depression after my husband dies from myeloma. I remember thinking I was not going to be able to go on without my soul mate and rock, my best friend; however the sad truth is you have to, and you do, if only for your children.
I still miss Barry deeply but after two years have reached a place where I can function and go through the motions of living a meaningful life, on the outside anyway. I couldn’t imagine when Barry first died that I would ever reach this point, so hopefully this is reassuring for you for the future. The loneliness doesn’t go away but you adapt to it some how.
I survived to this point by taking one day at a time, (sometimes one hour!), and allowing myself to grieve when I needed to. I tried to ignore the platitudes I received from well-meaning people about how I should be feeling and what I should be doing. Grief is such a personal thing - we all grieve in different ways and for different lengths of time. And it’s not linear; just when you think you are making progress something will comes along and set you back. Expect this and don’t fight it.
Remember the good times and thank you for sharing your journey with us all.
Sending you and your family prayers
for peace and God's grace to carry you through this difficult time.
Denise
Your love is inspiring to behold. God bless you.
Scott
I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's death, Teresa. I have been following the blog for several months since my dad's MM diagnosis. I wish you and your family peace and comfort.
It really is a beast, taking away the ones we love.
You and Richard battled the beast so valiantly, I'm proud of you both.
You are in our hearts. Don
I am so sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eve
Teresa
I started following your blog when my dad was suspected with multiple myloma. At that time when it seemed the end of life as we knew it, Richard and your journey showed me the way. Your caregiving experience has given us hope when we were strung with guilt. Our familiy's thoughts are with you in this moment of grief.
Prem
So very very sad. Hugs.
Each of searches for the 'right' words of comfort at a time like this and perhaps it is not the words, but the acts of our letting you know that we are thinking of you as you grieve. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you at this time...
And so your grieving continues.. but now without Richard as companion in that journey.
I'm so very sorry.
Our hearts go out to you.
Thank you for your many gifts through your blog posts.
I hope you will continue that sharing in the time to come.
Peace and energy be with you; you will continue to be strong.
Love & Prayers
Teresa,
My heart aches for you. Cherish your memories with Richard.
Barbara
You are an inspiration- thank you for sharing this part of your journey. I am sad and sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. ((((hugs)))
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