We lost the fight
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We lost the fight

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    • February 2, 2017 at 2:31 pm
    Rita and Charles
    Participant

    My husband Charles died yesterday morning, I was thinking he was having a bit more sleep it is hard to get to doctor's appointments.  I hate this disease, please say a prayer he is in a happier pain free place.

     

    Rita

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      • February 2, 2017 at 2:33 pm
      momof4boys
      Participant

      So, so sorry to hear about your loss. I hate melanoma! I will certainly pray for you and just know you will be with your beloved once again.

      • February 2, 2017 at 2:33 pm
      momof4boys
      Participant

      So, so sorry to hear about your loss. I hate melanoma! I will certainly pray for you and just know you will be with your beloved once again.

      • February 2, 2017 at 2:33 pm
      momof4boys
      Participant

      So, so sorry to hear about your loss. I hate melanoma! I will certainly pray for you and just know you will be with your beloved once again.

      • February 2, 2017 at 2:44 pm
      blessd4x
      Participant

      Im so sorry to hear of your loss.  God bless you and your husband. 

      R

        • February 2, 2017 at 3:29 pm
        yazziemac
        Participant

        I'm so sorry to hear of this.  I lost my husband to melanoma almost 2 years ago and I want to encourage you that you will get through this, painful though it is. 

        • February 2, 2017 at 3:29 pm
        yazziemac
        Participant

        I'm so sorry to hear of this.  I lost my husband to melanoma almost 2 years ago and I want to encourage you that you will get through this, painful though it is. 

        • February 2, 2017 at 3:29 pm
        yazziemac
        Participant

        I'm so sorry to hear of this.  I lost my husband to melanoma almost 2 years ago and I want to encourage you that you will get through this, painful though it is. 

      • February 2, 2017 at 2:44 pm
      blessd4x
      Participant

      Im so sorry to hear of your loss.  God bless you and your husband. 

      R

      • February 2, 2017 at 2:44 pm
      blessd4x
      Participant

      Im so sorry to hear of your loss.  God bless you and your husband. 

      R

      • February 2, 2017 at 4:21 pm
      Nemesis
      Participant
      I am very sorry. May he rest in peace. I hope you can find comfort to help you through these difficult times.
      • February 2, 2017 at 4:21 pm
      Nemesis
      Participant
      I am very sorry. May he rest in peace. I hope you can find comfort to help you through these difficult times.
      • February 2, 2017 at 4:21 pm
      Nemesis
      Participant
      I am very sorry. May he rest in peace. I hope you can find comfort to help you through these difficult times.
      • February 2, 2017 at 4:27 pm
      Shaneswife
      Participant
      I’m so sorry Rita. My deepest condolences.
      • February 2, 2017 at 4:27 pm
      Shaneswife
      Participant
      I’m so sorry Rita. My deepest condolences.
      • February 2, 2017 at 4:27 pm
      Shaneswife
      Participant
      I’m so sorry Rita. My deepest condolences.
      • February 2, 2017 at 5:21 pm
      Patrisa
      Participant

      Dear Rita,

      I'm soo sorry for your loss… 

      Patrisa

        • February 2, 2017 at 5:29 pm
        jbronicki
        Participant

        Oh geez Rita, I am so so sorry for you and Charles and everyone you and he has touched.  From your posts, I can say that you were an absolutely amazing advocate for him.  Many many hugs. 

        • February 2, 2017 at 5:29 pm
        jbronicki
        Participant

        Oh geez Rita, I am so so sorry for you and Charles and everyone you and he has touched.  From your posts, I can say that you were an absolutely amazing advocate for him.  Many many hugs. 

        • February 2, 2017 at 5:29 pm
        jbronicki
        Participant

        Oh geez Rita, I am so so sorry for you and Charles and everyone you and he has touched.  From your posts, I can say that you were an absolutely amazing advocate for him.  Many many hugs. 

      • February 2, 2017 at 5:21 pm
      Patrisa
      Participant

      Dear Rita,

      I'm soo sorry for your loss… 

      Patrisa

      • February 2, 2017 at 5:21 pm
      Patrisa
      Participant

      Dear Rita,

      I'm soo sorry for your loss… 

      Patrisa

      • February 2, 2017 at 7:23 pm
      Bubbles
      Participant

      So very sorry for Charles' passing, Rita.  You were an amazing support for Charles and it is clear he did his best in this crazy world that is melanoma.  I am so very glad you got to have November, not to mention all the lovely things and years the two of you shared.  May your heart find ease.  love, c

      • February 2, 2017 at 7:23 pm
      Bubbles
      Participant

      So very sorry for Charles' passing, Rita.  You were an amazing support for Charles and it is clear he did his best in this crazy world that is melanoma.  I am so very glad you got to have November, not to mention all the lovely things and years the two of you shared.  May your heart find ease.  love, c

      • February 2, 2017 at 7:23 pm
      Bubbles
      Participant

      So very sorry for Charles' passing, Rita.  You were an amazing support for Charles and it is clear he did his best in this crazy world that is melanoma.  I am so very glad you got to have November, not to mention all the lovely things and years the two of you shared.  May your heart find ease.  love, c

      • February 2, 2017 at 8:38 pm
      Fen
      Participant

      Deepest sympathy, Rita.  What a wonderful partner you were to him in this awful journey.

      • February 2, 2017 at 8:38 pm
      Fen
      Participant

      Deepest sympathy, Rita.  What a wonderful partner you were to him in this awful journey.

      • February 2, 2017 at 8:38 pm
      Fen
      Participant

      Deepest sympathy, Rita.  What a wonderful partner you were to him in this awful journey.

      • February 2, 2017 at 8:46 pm
      Jahendry12
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

      • February 2, 2017 at 8:46 pm
      Jahendry12
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

      • February 2, 2017 at 8:46 pm
      Jahendry12
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

      • February 2, 2017 at 8:52 pm
      Bradley75
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  News like this breaks my heart.  You and your family are in my prayers during this awful time.

      Brad

        • February 2, 2017 at 9:08 pm
        Maureen038
        Participant

        Rita,

           I'm so terribly sorry to read about Charles's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I'm a caregiver too and I know the ups and downs of fighting this disease for your dearest loved one!! I have followed your posts and I was so impressed with how much care and love you gave Charles. Please take care of yourself and know you did everything possible.

        love,

        Maureen

        • February 2, 2017 at 9:08 pm
        Maureen038
        Participant

        Rita,

           I'm so terribly sorry to read about Charles's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I'm a caregiver too and I know the ups and downs of fighting this disease for your dearest loved one!! I have followed your posts and I was so impressed with how much care and love you gave Charles. Please take care of yourself and know you did everything possible.

        love,

        Maureen

        • February 2, 2017 at 9:08 pm
        Maureen038
        Participant

        Rita,

           I'm so terribly sorry to read about Charles's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I'm a caregiver too and I know the ups and downs of fighting this disease for your dearest loved one!! I have followed your posts and I was so impressed with how much care and love you gave Charles. Please take care of yourself and know you did everything possible.

        love,

        Maureen

      • February 2, 2017 at 8:52 pm
      Bradley75
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  News like this breaks my heart.  You and your family are in my prayers during this awful time.

      Brad

      • February 2, 2017 at 8:52 pm
      Bradley75
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  News like this breaks my heart.  You and your family are in my prayers during this awful time.

      Brad

      • February 2, 2017 at 9:04 pm
      Michelle820
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

      • February 2, 2017 at 9:04 pm
      Michelle820
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

      • February 2, 2017 at 9:04 pm
      Michelle820
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

      • February 2, 2017 at 9:36 pm
      Scooby123
      Participant
      Am so sorry for your loss i hate this disease. Thinking of you and a hug xx
      Scooby
      • February 2, 2017 at 9:36 pm
      Scooby123
      Participant
      Am so sorry for your loss i hate this disease. Thinking of you and a hug xx
      Scooby
      • February 2, 2017 at 9:36 pm
      Scooby123
      Participant
      Am so sorry for your loss i hate this disease. Thinking of you and a hug xx
      Scooby
      • February 2, 2017 at 9:37 pm
      Hikeratheart
      Participant

      Rita, my heart breaks for the struggle you and your husband  have endured. Having shared so much on this board, I feel as tho I know you. Prayers and strength to you and your family.

      kathy

      • February 2, 2017 at 9:37 pm
      Hikeratheart
      Participant

      Rita, my heart breaks for the struggle you and your husband  have endured. Having shared so much on this board, I feel as tho I know you. Prayers and strength to you and your family.

      kathy

      • February 2, 2017 at 9:37 pm
      Hikeratheart
      Participant

      Rita, my heart breaks for the struggle you and your husband  have endured. Having shared so much on this board, I feel as tho I know you. Prayers and strength to you and your family.

      kathy

      • February 2, 2017 at 9:48 pm
      Mamapegela
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear this news.  You did all that you could and you were a blessing to him.  Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

      Peggy

      • February 2, 2017 at 9:48 pm
      Mamapegela
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear this news.  You did all that you could and you were a blessing to him.  Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

      Peggy

      • February 2, 2017 at 9:48 pm
      Mamapegela
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear this news.  You did all that you could and you were a blessing to him.  Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

      Peggy

      • February 2, 2017 at 10:03 pm
      Polymath
      Participant

      Rita,

      So sorry for your loss.  Thank you for sharing the journey here, and take solace that it may help others in the battle against this insidious beast.

      Gary

      • February 2, 2017 at 10:03 pm
      Polymath
      Participant

      Rita,

      So sorry for your loss.  Thank you for sharing the journey here, and take solace that it may help others in the battle against this insidious beast.

      Gary

      • February 2, 2017 at 10:03 pm
      Polymath
      Participant

      Rita,

      So sorry for your loss.  Thank you for sharing the journey here, and take solace that it may help others in the battle against this insidious beast.

      Gary

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:28 am
      youngann
      Participant

      Please accept my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts.

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:28 am
      youngann
      Participant

      Please accept my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts.

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:28 am
      youngann
      Participant

      Please accept my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts.

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:36 am
      Casitas1
      Participant

      Sorry to hear….

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:36 am
      Casitas1
      Participant

      Sorry to hear….

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:36 am
      Casitas1
      Participant

      Sorry to hear….

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:49 am
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear this news, you and your family are in my thoughts.

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:49 am
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear this news, you and your family are in my thoughts.

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:49 am
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear this news, you and your family are in my thoughts.

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:55 am
      Rocco
      Participant

      Rita,

      May your loving memories of Charles surround you during this most difficult time.  I am so very sorry for your loss.

      This disease sucks!

      Rocco

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:55 am
      Rocco
      Participant

      Rita,

      May your loving memories of Charles surround you during this most difficult time.  I am so very sorry for your loss.

      This disease sucks!

      Rocco

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:55 am
      Rocco
      Participant

      Rita,

      May your loving memories of Charles surround you during this most difficult time.  I am so very sorry for your loss.

      This disease sucks!

      Rocco

      • February 3, 2017 at 1:21 am
      debwray
      Participant

      Dear Rita,

      Sorry to hear this sad news but thank you for sharing with us. Thinking of you and your family and sending good wishes to you in the days and months ahead.

      Best wishes,

      Deb xx

      • February 3, 2017 at 1:21 am
      debwray
      Participant

      Dear Rita,

      Sorry to hear this sad news but thank you for sharing with us. Thinking of you and your family and sending good wishes to you in the days and months ahead.

      Best wishes,

      Deb xx

      • February 3, 2017 at 1:21 am
      debwray
      Participant

      Dear Rita,

      Sorry to hear this sad news but thank you for sharing with us. Thinking of you and your family and sending good wishes to you in the days and months ahead.

      Best wishes,

      Deb xx

      • February 3, 2017 at 3:46 am
      tschmith
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  Prayers that happier times will comfort you.

      Terrie

      • February 3, 2017 at 3:46 am
      tschmith
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  Prayers that happier times will comfort you.

      Terrie

      • February 3, 2017 at 3:46 am
      tschmith
      Participant

      I am so sorry for your loss.  Prayers that happier times will comfort you.

      Terrie

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:20 pm
      rosa1
      Participant

      I'm so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family and may He help you find peace!

      Rosa

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:20 pm
      rosa1
      Participant

      I'm so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family and may He help you find peace!

      Rosa

      • February 3, 2017 at 12:20 pm
      rosa1
      Participant

      I'm so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family and may He help you find peace!

      Rosa

      • February 3, 2017 at 5:06 pm
      snow white
      Participant

      Dear Rita, I am so very very sorry for your loss.

      xo Jen

      • February 3, 2017 at 5:06 pm
      snow white
      Participant

      Dear Rita, I am so very very sorry for your loss.

      xo Jen

      • February 3, 2017 at 5:06 pm
      snow white
      Participant

      Dear Rita, I am so very very sorry for your loss.

      xo Jen

      • February 3, 2017 at 6:01 pm
      Julie in SoCal
      Participant

      Oh Rita, I hate this disease too.  I hate the terror and loneliness and pain and suffering it causes.  I hate it that it takes good people away too soon.

      Praying peace and grace for you in this difficult time.

      Shalom,

      • February 3, 2017 at 6:01 pm
      Julie in SoCal
      Participant

      Oh Rita, I hate this disease too.  I hate the terror and loneliness and pain and suffering it causes.  I hate it that it takes good people away too soon.

      Praying peace and grace for you in this difficult time.

      Shalom,

      • February 3, 2017 at 6:01 pm
      Julie in SoCal
      Participant

      Oh Rita, I hate this disease too.  I hate the terror and loneliness and pain and suffering it causes.  I hate it that it takes good people away too soon.

      Praying peace and grace for you in this difficult time.

      Shalom,

      • February 3, 2017 at 6:29 pm
      adriana cooper
      Participant

      Rita, So sorry to hear this news. Please know that Charles and your willingness to share your experiences and give advice on here has been and will continue to be invaluable to many other patients and caregivers.

      Rob and Adriana

      • February 3, 2017 at 6:29 pm
      adriana cooper
      Participant

      Rita, So sorry to hear this news. Please know that Charles and your willingness to share your experiences and give advice on here has been and will continue to be invaluable to many other patients and caregivers.

      Rob and Adriana

      • February 3, 2017 at 6:29 pm
      adriana cooper
      Participant

      Rita, So sorry to hear this news. Please know that Charles and your willingness to share your experiences and give advice on here has been and will continue to be invaluable to many other patients and caregivers.

      Rob and Adriana

      • February 3, 2017 at 11:55 pm
      Terrified
      Participant

      Rita

       

      I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband 1/1/2017 to this horrid disease. Will keep you in my prayers.

       

      Judy

      • February 3, 2017 at 11:55 pm
      Terrified
      Participant

      Rita

       

      I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband 1/1/2017 to this horrid disease. Will keep you in my prayers.

       

      Judy

      • February 3, 2017 at 11:55 pm
      Terrified
      Participant

      Rita

       

      I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband 1/1/2017 to this horrid disease. Will keep you in my prayers.

       

      Judy

      • February 4, 2017 at 12:04 am
      Jubes
      Participant

      Dear rita

      my deepest condolences. Thank you for everything you have shared with us here

      anne-Louise 

       

       

      • February 4, 2017 at 12:04 am
      Jubes
      Participant

      Dear rita

      my deepest condolences. Thank you for everything you have shared with us here

      anne-Louise 

       

       

      • February 4, 2017 at 12:04 am
      Jubes
      Participant

      Dear rita

      my deepest condolences. Thank you for everything you have shared with us here

      anne-Louise 

       

       

      • February 4, 2017 at 3:14 am
      casagrayson
      Participant

      I'm so very sorry, Rita.

      • February 4, 2017 at 3:14 am
      casagrayson
      Participant

      I'm so very sorry, Rita.

      • February 4, 2017 at 3:14 am
      casagrayson
      Participant

      I'm so very sorry, Rita.

      • February 4, 2017 at 4:27 am
      maperny
      Participant

      Dear Rita,

      may you be surrounded by angels that can help you find peace at this difficult time.  I am so sorry for your loss.  You brought Charles such comfort during all his life with you, hold your memories close.  Thinking of you

      maria

      • February 4, 2017 at 4:27 am
      maperny
      Participant

      Dear Rita,

      may you be surrounded by angels that can help you find peace at this difficult time.  I am so sorry for your loss.  You brought Charles such comfort during all his life with you, hold your memories close.  Thinking of you

      maria

      • February 4, 2017 at 4:27 am
      maperny
      Participant

      Dear Rita,

      may you be surrounded by angels that can help you find peace at this difficult time.  I am so sorry for your loss.  You brought Charles such comfort during all his life with you, hold your memories close.  Thinking of you

      maria

      • February 4, 2017 at 6:10 am
      sister of patient
      Participant

      Oh Rita … I'm so sorry! I share your anger and like everyone here, feel the heartbreak. Special place in my thoughts for you and Charles tonight.

      Barb

      • February 4, 2017 at 6:10 am
      sister of patient
      Participant

      Oh Rita … I'm so sorry! I share your anger and like everyone here, feel the heartbreak. Special place in my thoughts for you and Charles tonight.

      Barb

      • February 4, 2017 at 6:10 am
      sister of patient
      Participant

      Oh Rita … I'm so sorry! I share your anger and like everyone here, feel the heartbreak. Special place in my thoughts for you and Charles tonight.

      Barb

      • February 6, 2017 at 2:32 am
      _Paul_
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear this Rita. You are in my prayers. At least Charles is no longer suffering.

      – Paul

      • February 6, 2017 at 2:32 am
      _Paul_
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear this Rita. You are in my prayers. At least Charles is no longer suffering.

      – Paul

      • February 6, 2017 at 2:32 am
      _Paul_
      Participant

      I am so sorry to hear this Rita. You are in my prayers. At least Charles is no longer suffering.

      – Paul

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