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Texasgal

(17,045 posts)
Sun Nov 6, 2016, 09:14 PM Nov 2016

The love of my life passed [View all]

away this past thursday.

My beautiful, compassionate and loving husband passed away from liver failure on Thursday Nov. 3rd. He was listed on a liver/kidney transplant list. We made it all the way to #2 in our region until he was stricken with a fungal infection in his brain. He passed away peacefully as I held his hand with hospice in our home.

My husband was a kind man. He was an inspector and drove all around Austin when he was working. He would go to the store once a week and buy bread, cheese and cold cuts along with juice and water and cookies. He would spend hours on a sunday night making kits that he handed out to homeless people while out and about in our city. He would also buy a huge bag of dog food and treats and hand out to the homeless that had dogs. He was a lover of animals and nature. He was also a lover of our older population and would always check in with as he inspected different properties. He loved me, our dogs and his family.

There are so many other things I can say about a wonderful man he was but it would fill this page!

In his memory, please make sure you are an organ donor. If we had enough of them he would have been transplanted when he truly got sick! we wouldn't have had to wait so long. The last year and a half have been horrific and hard on his body and our lives.

Save lives... become an organ donor now. Do not wait.

https://www.donatelife.net/

He was not able to vote but he wanted too. He was a Hillary fan.

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The love of my life passed [View all] Texasgal Nov 2016 OP
I am so very very sorry. Peace, love and comfort to you and all who love him. PeaceNikki Nov 2016 #1
Wishing you comfort and peace, sister. apcalc Nov 2016 #2
I am so sorry Texasgal zbird Nov 2016 #4
No regrets Scarsdale Nov 2016 #234
My sincerest condolences, Texasgal. CherokeeDem Nov 2016 #5
Beautiful tribute LyndaG Nov 2016 #6
I'm so sorry. Siwsan Nov 2016 #7
I am so sorry for you... chillfactor Nov 2016 #8
I'm so sorry, texasgal. Your dear husband was a kind and caring man. ((((hugs))) sueh Nov 2016 #9
Oh, TexasGal, I am so very sorry! Sissyk Nov 2016 #11
Very sorry to hear about your loss senegal1 Nov 2016 #13
I'm so terribly sorry for his lost. He sounds like Neema Nov 2016 #14
What a mensch. SusanCalvin Nov 2016 #16
Sadness A HERETIC I AM Nov 2016 #17
I'm sorry. Ellipsis Nov 2016 #18
My sincere condolences. Cooley Hurd Nov 2016 #19
So sorry for your loss. joshcryer Nov 2016 #20
My deepest sympathy and condolences. roamer65 Nov 2016 #21
I'm sorry. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #22
My deepest condolences ismnotwasm Nov 2016 #23
I am so sorry for your loss Texasgal. This was a beautiful memorial to your livetohike Nov 2016 #24
My sincere condolences, Texasgal. Ilsa Nov 2016 #25
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. orwell Nov 2016 #27
Prayers and condolences JonathanRackham Nov 2016 #28
I'm so sorry Texas Gal kimbutgar Nov 2016 #29
... shenmue Nov 2016 #30
Dear Texasgal, I am so sad at your loss. Your husband sounds like such a wonderful person. You are monmouth4 Nov 2016 #31
In tears at the loss sunnystarr Nov 2016 #32
My Sincerest Condolences ButSeeYa Nov 2016 #33
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Maraya1969 Nov 2016 #36
☆💔 spanone Nov 2016 #38
He was an amazing person :) metroins Nov 2016 #39
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ms.Lib Nov 2016 #41
Sorry for your loss :( JHan Nov 2016 #42
I wish you strength. livingonearth Nov 2016 #43
Our deepest sympathies. rurallib Nov 2016 #45
Oh, sorry extremely sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man. sinkingfeeling Nov 2016 #46
You have my sincere condolences. brer cat Nov 2016 #47
I am so sorry for your loss. uppityperson Nov 2016 #48
... SunSeeker Nov 2016 #50
I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. lucca18 Nov 2016 #51
My sincere condolences Lindalouuu Nov 2016 #52
So sorry to hear this. Jim__ Nov 2016 #53
I am so sorry for your loss Moostache Nov 2016 #54
My heart goes out to you Generic Brad Nov 2016 #55
I am sorry for your loss. Ms. Toad Nov 2016 #56
Please accept my sincerest sympathies. ClusterFreak Nov 2016 #58
I'm deeply sorry. volstork Nov 2016 #60
I am so sorry for your loss--and ours. He was the kind of person we need more of! nt tblue37 Nov 2016 #61
I'm so sorry, Texasgal. lapucelle Nov 2016 #62
So sorry. Sounds like he was an exceptional person. Tess49 Nov 2016 #63
So very sorry for your loss, Texasgal. sheshe2 Nov 2016 #64
I'm saddened to hear this. RKP5637 Nov 2016 #65
I'm so sorry. shraby Nov 2016 #66
So very sorry to hear it. Aloha no. mahina Nov 2016 #67
My condolences . He sounds. like he was a big hearted man CentralMass Nov 2016 #68
I'm so sorry for your loss, Texasgal. badhair77 Nov 2016 #69
I'm so very sorry for your loss gwheezie Nov 2016 #70
I am so sorry. redwitch Nov 2016 #71
He sounds like a wonderful man. I'm so very sorry for your loss. liberalla Nov 2016 #72
So sorry for your loss. n/t GP6971 Nov 2016 #74
My thoughts and prayers are with you LibraLiz1973 Nov 2016 #75
Wishing you love and strength. madaboutharry Nov 2016 #76
I am so sorry. nt Andy823 Nov 2016 #77
So very sorry for your loss. relayerbob Nov 2016 #78
Deepest condolences. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #79
What a loving tribute. I'm so sorry. JohnnyLib2 Nov 2016 #80
This world needs more like him. Laffy Kat Nov 2016 #83
I am so very sorry Texasgal 40RatRod Nov 2016 #84
So sorry for your loss texasfiddler Nov 2016 #85
Holding you in my heart, Texasgal. TygrBright Nov 2016 #86
So very sorry. progressoid Nov 2016 #87
Condolences Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #88
I'm very sorry for your loss, and thankful that you let us know what we all lost... Barack_America Nov 2016 #89
i am so sorry JI7 Nov 2016 #90
So very sorry for your loss Moral Compass Nov 2016 #91
I hope it helps to see all the love and support from your DU family. You did an amazing job of Tanuki Nov 2016 #92
So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you. skylucy Nov 2016 #93
I am so sorry, Texasgal. Lars39 Nov 2016 #94
I'm sorry for your loss. IrishEyes Nov 2016 #95
My heart aches for you. His suffering has ended, but williesgirl Nov 2016 #96
I am so sorry to hear this joeybee12 Nov 2016 #97
I'm so very sorry for your loss. femmedem Nov 2016 #98
I am profoundly sorry for your loss. Texin Nov 2016 #102
Sorry healthnut7 Nov 2016 #104
((Texasgal)) blm Nov 2016 #105
May peace find you and yours in this most difficult of times Texasgal. bench scientist Nov 2016 #106
Hope your path to peace is wide and smooth. IADEMO2004 Nov 2016 #108
How fortunate that you found a love like that and with a wonderful person. TrekLuver Nov 2016 #109
My sympathies on your loss. CrispyQ Nov 2016 #110
Most sincere condolences MFM008 Nov 2016 #111
So very sorry for your loss, Texasgal mcar Nov 2016 #112
I am Truly Sorry kebob Nov 2016 #113
I'm so sorry, Texas Gal. Jane Austin Nov 2016 #114
I'm so sorry NYFlip Nov 2016 #115
May his memory Mme. Defarge Nov 2016 #116
So very sorry for your loss TexasGal BadGimp Nov 2016 #117
I'm so sorry for your loss, you'll be in my thoughts. nt Raine Nov 2016 #118
I am so sorry for your loss! LongTomH Nov 2016 #119
My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss CousinIT Nov 2016 #121
I know some of what you are feeling FightingIrish Nov 2016 #122
For you and the love of your life Jbowman Nov 2016 #123
What a beautiful soul your husband was! raging moderate Nov 2016 #124
I am so sorry for your loss. yardwork Nov 2016 #125
.. Liberal_in_LA Nov 2016 #126
Sorry for your loss cap Nov 2016 #127
Sorry for your loss. alfredo Nov 2016 #128
So sorry to hear of your lost loved one. I promise to drag someone to the polls to cast a vote FailureToCommunicate Nov 2016 #129
QEPD msedano Nov 2016 #130
I am so sorry you have lost this amazing person at your side. AllyCat Nov 2016 #131
I am very sorry for your loss. And your point is well taken. Warren DeMontague Nov 2016 #132
... cry baby Nov 2016 #133
Very, very sorry AwakeAtLast Nov 2016 #134
What a wonderful article about a wonderful man grantcart Nov 2016 #135
I am so sorry for your loss. Stinky The Clown Nov 2016 #136
So sorry, Texasgal. AirmensMom Nov 2016 #137
condolences and take care lunasun Nov 2016 #138
I'm so sorry Texasgal. montana_hazeleyes Nov 2016 #139
I am so sorry. LisaM Nov 2016 #141
My deepest condolences Rorey Nov 2016 #142
I am so sorry. mountain grammy Nov 2016 #143
So sorry. Sounds like he was a wonderful man. I know it's a sad time. I lost my wife recently too. brush Nov 2016 #144
Love and light to you. Womaninabinder Nov 2016 #145
I am so sorry. annabanana Nov 2016 #147
Sorry for your loss. 47of74 Nov 2016 #148
Deep condolences Richard D Nov 2016 #149
I lost my husband 18 months ago. NanceGreggs Nov 2016 #150
amen, I will do so soon uponit7771 Nov 2016 #156
Organ donor here Omaha Steve Nov 2016 #151
what you wrote is so very nice.... IcyPeas Nov 2016 #152
.. Cha Nov 2016 #153
I pray for your comfort, God Speed on being as whole as possible.... regards uponit7771 Nov 2016 #154
A profound loss sweetroxie Nov 2016 #155
No words are adequate to express my sympathy for your loss. My thoughts still_one Nov 2016 #157
RIP SDOPINION Nov 2016 #158
I ak so sorry for your loss, Texasgal SalmonChantedEvening Nov 2016 #159
My sad condolences.. denbot Nov 2016 #160
I'll do what you ask, have been meaning to do it flamingdem Nov 2016 #161
I'm so very sorry for your loss. :( EllieBC Nov 2016 #162
Omg, I'm so sorry for your loss. pintobean Nov 2016 #163
I feel your pain Kelt_Gyrl Nov 2016 #164
What a beautiful writing zenabby Nov 2016 #165
Our condolences krakfiend Nov 2016 #166
I'm so sorry. snacker Nov 2016 #167
My condolences raising2moredems Nov 2016 #170
I am so sorry for you and your family. Hold those wonderful memories Fla Dem Nov 2016 #172
So sorry for your loss. nt MADem Nov 2016 #173
Peace to you marlakay Nov 2016 #174
I'm so so sorry. I can't imagine what you're feeling ... All I can do is send love .. CaptainTruth Nov 2016 #175
Texasgal, I am so, so sorry to hear of your beloved's passing. Moosepoop Nov 2016 #177
Please accept my condolences TexasTowelie Nov 2016 #178
You have my deepest sympathy. nruthie Nov 2016 #179
Peace be with you Texasgal Greywing Nov 2016 #180
So sorry for your loss. s-cubed Nov 2016 #181
So sorry. . jcboon Nov 2016 #182
I am so sorry for your loss. Lifelong Protester Nov 2016 #183
Love and peace to you... Freedomofspeech Nov 2016 #185
All best and loving thoughts to you... VOX Nov 2016 #188
There are no words DFW Nov 2016 #189
I am so very sorry for your loss. onecaliberal Nov 2016 #190
Deepest sympathy sis malaise Nov 2016 #192
I'm so sorry, Texasgirl choie Nov 2016 #193
Condolences to you and your family thucythucy Nov 2016 #194
So sorry for your loss... JCMach1 Nov 2016 #195
I am so sorry for your loss. What a kind person. Glimmer of Hope Nov 2016 #196
Sincerest condolences CabalPowered Nov 2016 #197
I'm so sorry! OhioBlue Nov 2016 #198
Oh, I'm so very sorry, Texasgal. I lost my husband & best friend of 30 years in 2014, catbyte Nov 2016 #201
I'm so very sorry that this has happened. It sounds like he was a wonderful person based Upthevibe Nov 2016 #205
So Sorry dem in texas Nov 2016 #202
Dance together in your dreams now Tsiyu Nov 2016 #203
I'm so sorry. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2016 #204
All the best to you. lovemydog Nov 2016 #206
So very sorry for your loss, Texasgal Ruby the Liberal Nov 2016 #208
I am so sorry. Peace to you. senseandsensibility Nov 2016 #209
How painful this must be for you lillypaddle Nov 2016 #210
A loss for the world. colorado_ufo Nov 2016 #211
So sorry, TG. nt awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #214
So sorry Egnever Nov 2016 #216
I am so sorry. area51 Nov 2016 #217
Texasgal? busterbrown Nov 2016 #218
Sorry for Your Loss Oldtimeralso Nov 2016 #219
I'm so sorry, Texasgirl. Granny M Nov 2016 #222
Sounds like a great man and a great friend Democat Nov 2016 #225
My Deepest Condolences DarthDem Nov 2016 #227
I am so sorry for your loss. mnhtnbb Nov 2016 #228
My condolences and deepest sympathy, Texasgal. gademocrat7 Nov 2016 #229
So sorry for your loss texasleo Nov 2016 #230
My heart weeps for you. anniebelle Nov 2016 #231
So Sorry for your heart breaking loss! cynzke Nov 2016 #232
I am so very sorry. Lunabell Nov 2016 #233
I am so sorry get the red out Nov 2016 #235
What a beautiful tribute to your husband. democrank Nov 2016 #236
He must have been a remarkable man to being so generous. onecent Nov 2016 #238
So sorry.... panader0 Nov 2016 #241
+1!!! Dadgumit Nov 2016 #242
What a beautiful testimonial to your husband. PunksMom Nov 2016 #244
My sincere condolence to your family - n/t mazzarro Nov 2016 #245
All My Condolences ProfessorGAC Nov 2016 #246
I am so very, very sorry! ColesCountyDem Nov 2016 #247
My deepest sympathies Liberalynn Nov 2016 #248
I am very sorry. I've been listed as an organ donor my entire adult life and were I to go... NNadir Nov 2016 #249
Prayers benld74 Nov 2016 #250
I'm so sorry! Odin2005 Nov 2016 #252
Very sorry. He sounds like a really great guy. GoneOffShore Nov 2016 #253
I am so very sorry Highway61 Nov 2016 #255
I'm so sorry to hear that. MineralMan Nov 2016 #256
deep condolences heaven05 Nov 2016 #257
how very sad orleans Nov 2016 #260
So very sorry blueseas Nov 2016 #261
I am so sorry... Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #264
I am so sorry to read this. He sounds absolutely wonderful. What a blessed women you are. You OregonBlue Nov 2016 #265
So sorry for your loss. Second your call for organ donation. bluesbassman Nov 2016 #267
Very sorry for your loss LittleGirl Nov 2016 #268
Please accept my sincere condolences. Mad_Dem_X Nov 2016 #269
Pleasure accept my sincere and most heartfelt condolences. no_hypocrisy Nov 2016 #270
He sounds like an absolutely incredible person renate Nov 2016 #272
so very sorry for your loss, texasgal, and thank you for sharing a bit of this lovely man niyad Nov 2016 #274
It's so hard to lose one of the good ones...he sure sounded like a great person. Ninga Nov 2016 #275
I am so sorry. Bonhomme Richard Nov 2016 #276
Lost my wife of 23 years on October 10th. paparush Nov 2016 #277
So sorry, Worried senior Nov 2016 #280
My condolences to you. I signed off on the donor with my TXDL. Eleanors38 Nov 2016 #282
I am very sorry. Mickju Nov 2016 #283
What a wonderful tribute to your beloved Divine Discontent Nov 2016 #285
I know this is small comfort but look how many people here care. nolabear Nov 2016 #286
You must be very special yourself to have shared your life with such a loving soul. Boomerproud Nov 2016 #287
I'm so sorry....... Dyedinthewoolliberal Nov 2016 #289
I am so sorry. treestar Nov 2016 #290
Oh, I'm so very sorry babylonsister Nov 2016 #291
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