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I have not been here in about a year I think. It is now almost 15 months since my DH passed. I understand what you mean by " Things I craved when Steve was with us and I felt guilty about, are slowly happening. " The strange thing for me is that I don't crave for those things much anymore. I...

We had the funeral service and cremation on Monday. So many people spoke so touchingly, we almost ran out of time. It was a great celebration of his life and a fitting send off. My overwhelming feeling since the time he passed has been relief. He was a stoic, stiff upper lip kind of a guy...

My beloved husband passed away around 9:30 pm yesterday. We had a good weekend with both our kids visiting. Wedneesday was an otherwise normal day for him. He was in his favorite chair and I was getting him ready for bed when he passed.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Peace and strength to you and your children.

Here is a link that covers more than just the financial aspects: Surviving Spouse Financial Checklist

My PALS has been taking all his meds through his feeding tube for about two years now. We haven't had any major clogging issues. I bought a pill crusher + cutter gadget for about $5 at a drug store. I prefer that to a mortar + pestle because the pill/s won't slip and fly off. Basically it is...

Star, may be your father had a change of mind about not eating to hasten the end. People do change their mind about all sorts of things, and as things go this is the biggest decision, isn't it? Talk to your dad, I know the questions and the means of communication are very difficult, but he has...

Star, before your dad stopped eatinga week ago, did he have trouble keeping the food down? Do you think the diaphragm weekness happened rather suddenly? May be he lost his appetite for a few days, and has got it back now. I am not saying that you can go against the medical team's advice, but...

Hoping Tracy is doing better.

My deepest condolences to you. I am glad you got your wish and he passed peacefully.

Barbie, I am very sorry about the sudden loss of your hubby. I wish you and your children much peace and strength. Your entire familyis in my thoughts.

Barbie, hope tonight will be quite for you and your hubby.

Barbie, you and your DH are in my thoughts.

My deepest condolences. Day by Day, take comfort in knowing he is free of ALS now.

My husband applied online in October of 2014 a week after he stopped working. It was approved in a matter of weeks. The person from the Social Security office that called us to say that he has been approved told us to apply for SDI since we live in California.