Essiebunny, thank you for sharing your deepest thoughts with us. I feel grateful that you let us know about your husband. You and your son have my sincerest sympathy. Watching a loved one suffer is hard. Having him have rest from pain is a blessing. I do know that when a loved one has pain, you are the one who bears it too. I am praying that you will know that he is out of this painful world and at peace in his new home. My mother passed away several years ago in this month. Same with my grandmother. Must be something about spring and change happening in our lives. I did not think I could ever let our mother go w/o crying. With prayer I was able to accept her passing and did not cry when I saw her in church at her funeral. Have this happening to me only encourages me more. I am praying that you will be able to do the same and know that he is not far from you. What a blessing to be with some one for 48 years! How many beautiful memories you must have! To have someone to love and be loved. Once again, thank you for sharing. You and your son are in my prayers.