RIP Jim xxx

[Loveispatient23]

Hi all,

It's so hard to write, but I just want to let you know that my dear FIL passed away on Friday 20th December 2024. Christmas and the start of 2025 have been so hard to navigate but we have our wonderful children to carry us through this difficult time.

As some of you may know from reading my previous posts, we think my FIL had PSP for maybe 4-5 years before he was diagnosed in October 2023.

PSP didn't take him in the end, although it took everything else, his mobility, poor eyesight and finally speech. Thankfully his mind, amazingly, was so sharp. He took ill a few weeks ago, vomiting brown liquid which we thought may have been a blockage. He was taken into hospital where we were told that in fact he had kidney and liver cancer too, it was such a shock. He never returned home and spent his last days in the local hospice, of whom were absolutely amazing. Upto that point we had cared for him at home, my loyal, loving MIL of 86 years of age, 63 of those years married, nursed him until she reluctantly had to let him go as she realised that between us all, Jim needed a higher level of care that we just couldn't give.

He will be laid to rest next week, thankfully we have our faith to guide us through this uncertain time.

I just want to say that this forum has been an absolute Godsend, So informative, so supportive, so inclusive, thank you to each and everyone of you for your advice and kind words through our PSP journey.

One more thing, always, always keep knocking on those doors for help from the health professionals, they don't always know what to do, I have first hand of that along with most of you. Please NEVER GIVE UP, NO MATTER HOW HARD IT GETS.

Our PSP journey has now ended but for all of you still on this journey, I will be thinking and praying for you and your families to keep strong.🙏

[Bergenser]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like you are an amazing family so continue to look after each other and find comfort in the loving memories. I will be thinking of you through this difficult time. “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love”.🫂🌻💜

[Loveispatient23 in reply to Bergenser]

Thank you for your kind words Bergenser, indeed Love is the greatest of all. 🥰

[GeorgeMMXVI]

Sleep well Jim ❤️

[Loveispatient23 in reply to GeorgeMMXVI]

Thank you GeorgeMMXVI 🥰

[MullerRice]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Local hospices are amazing. Sending you hugs and kisses.

[Loveispatient23 in reply to MullerRice]

Thank you MullerRice, so thankful to have the hospice on board to care and support,in those last few weeks. 🥰

[AliBee1]

My love and thoughts are with you as you all negotiate this new chapter in your life. Love Ali Bee

[Loveispatient23 in reply to AliBee1]

Thank you for your kind words AliBee1. 🥰

[Harshacceptance]

🙏

[Loveispatient23 in reply to Harshacceptance]

🥰

[Kelmisty]

Sorry for your loss xx

[Loveispatient23 in reply to Kelmisty]

Thank you Kelmisty.🥰

[LuisRodicioRodicio]

A big hug.

Luis

[Loveispatient23 in reply to LuisRodicioRodicio]

Thank you Luis🥰

[Bertieandpiper]

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family x

[Loveispatient23 in reply to Bertieandpiper]

Thank you Bertieandpiper 🥰

[Birdie04]

I am so sorry to hear this news, my thoughts and prayers are with you . We, my husband Adam, and I are just starting this awful journey. This forum has been a god send to me and I am so thankful for it.Family will be the strength and support you need along with your faith, this is what will get you through ♥️🙏♥️

Thinking of you all at this very difficult time, Jim is at peace now, no more pain or suffering.

Sending love

Xxx

[Loveispatient23 in reply to Birdie04]

Thank you for your kind words Birdie04. So sorry to hear your journey is just beginning.

Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.🥰

[Birdie04 in reply to Loveispatient23]

Bless you Thank you

🥰

[Leosta]

Thoughts and prayers to you and the family. RIP Jim. 🙏💟

[Loveispatient23 in reply to Leosta]

Thank you Leosta 🥰

[Zerachiel]

Sorry for your loss 🫂

[Loveispatient23 in reply to Zerachiel]

Thank you Zerachiel 🥰

[Diggerandsam]

Sorry to hear of your very sad loss: RIP Jim. Hospices are great places and one never knows if or when they’ll be needed, which makes it so difficult to understand the mentality of someone vandalising it, which is just what happened the other day to ours !

[Loveispatient23 in reply to Diggerandsam]

Thank you Diggerandsam🥰My MIL wasn't very sure about the hospice at first but when she visited it she said how wonderful it was, so calm and caring. So much dignity given in the last weeks of Jim's life. Such a wonderful place to go back to being the wife instead of the carer. How awful to hear about your local hospice being vandalised, dreadful and very very sad.

[daddyt]

So very sorry for your loss xx🙏🙏

Tim

[Loveispatient23 in reply to daddyt]

Thank you daddyt 🥰

[priest78]

Sorry to hear of your loss.. RIP Jim 🙏

[Loveispatient23 in reply to priest78]

Thank you priest78 🥰

[bichonbear1]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

[Loveispatient23 in reply to bichonbear1]

Thank you bichonbear1 🥰

[Golden63]

May the good memories that you have bring with comfort in the coming days ♥️

[Loveispatient23 in reply to Golden63]

Thank you Golden63 🥰

[carehope]

Am so sorry to learn of your fil Jim's passing ❤️‍🩹 What a caring , competent, wonderful wife and family he has ! In the midst of the worst , you all brought your best 💜 Sending heartfelt condolences and lots of love to you all 🕊

Elise

[Loveispatient23 in reply to carehope]

Thank you carehope (Elise - what a beautiful name!)

Those kind caring words 'in the midst of the worst, you all brought your best' mean so much to me and my family 🥰We fought so very hard and life just isn't the same anymore, but we are taking each day with our lovely memories and faith to get us through.