Joyce, I too offer deepest sympathy and my prayers for you and your family for the loss of your dear Bill.

You were his angel, and now he is yours.

Too young. I am so sorry.

Dear Joyce,
I have read your posts about your loving care of Bill for some time now and I too, so very much wish you the peace that you have earned through this disease. Please know that you are in my prayers, even more at this time. I pray that our Heavenly Father will hold you close in His arms and comfort your heart with His Love. I believe as you do that you will see your dear one again in His time and that when you are reunited, Bill will again be WHOLE! ((hugs)) Cinnamin

In honor and memory of Joyce and Bill's loving relationship:



[align=center]ENOUGH FOREVER[/align]
[align=center]It is as though my very soul has been silenced.
Snow falls, rain quietly washes the landscape
And the sounds of nature are eerily absent
As my heartbeat echoes throughout the rooms.

Like the sound, the colors fade into black and white
A night light flickers in the hallway, casting images;
Their movements hold me, trance-like I stare,
Wondering if the sound, the colors will return.

It seems only yesterday that our walk began,
Even in those youthful moments we were soul mates;
In later times we held our children and grandchildren,
And then turned once more to our journey together.

Now I sit here and wonder where the years went,
Remembering how we freely gave our hearts to one another;
And just in that one moment, I catch a glimpse of the light,
Hear the sounds, and know we wished and loved enough forever.[/align]


[align=left][font=Arial]JEWinslow
February 22, 2009[/font][/align]

Oh Joyce...I am so sorry about Bill. I was in total shock when I saw this today. Please know that you are in my thoughts.

Please take care of yourself and let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Joyce:

I too like Vicki was so very shocked to read about Bill. Your love for him showed in each post you wrote. And to read of your life together brought tears to my eyes.

You are right-he will always be watching over you. He is with God now and the battle is over-no pain-no fear-just joy forever.

Tender Hugs dear Friend
Pat

Dear Joyce,
I'm so sorry. You and Bill ... what a true love story.
I'm glad your girls are gatherng around you. I'm glad Bill is at peace.
Take care of yourself.
Eileen

My dear, dear friends. It is 1 a.m. everyone has gone to bedl I am just getting up. It is now quiet as they have all falled asleep.

Arrangements have all been made except for ordering the flowers. The florist was closed yesterday, but the funeral director has assurred us that the flowers will all be there in time for the viewing this afternoor.. Weare having a family viewing at 1 with open viewing from 2-9. On Tuesday Bill will lay in state at the church from 9;30 until the mass at 10. From the church we will travel to the cemetery for services at the chapel. No grave site services due to the weather. After will be a luncheon for those who wish to go.

Everyone who counts is now here with the exception of our to friends and neighbors from up north and theywill be here today.

I'm really not sure who is sleeping in our house tonight or where they are sleeping. I fell asleep in Bill's bed around 9 and only saw our youngest daughter as she was going into her room. I told her I just needed a drink and was going back to bed.She left me standing inside my door. As she went into her room, I turned and came into the living room. Here I sit talking to friends that I have never met but have relied on for the past two and a half years.

A few of the neighbors have ben over bearing food and sympathy.

Our oldest daughter just walked in. Guess she and I will sit here for awhile but that ends my time here. I will be back since I now have know where to go for the moment.


Thank each and everyone of you for your kind words. Joyce, I will copy your poem and carry it with me throughout the next two days.

I will be back soon; I didn't reread this so forgive all the mistakes I made.

Joyce, I hope you can feel the love I am sending your way as I bind my heart to yours.

Joyce, you have been on my mind a lot lately and was just checking in to see if you had posted again. Thinking about you and hoping you can get some sleep tonight. Take care.

Dear, dear Joyce,

My dear friend! I was just posting to you about Bill on another posting when I saw that Bill had passed. I am SO very sorry for your loss, dear heart! You must know how proud and grateful Bill is for ALL that you did fo him! What a gift you gave him to care for him as you did!

It is always hard letting go of our loved ones. I can't imagine having to do that with the love of my life. . my husband! But he is now free of the bonds of his illness and now happy! He WILL be with you always and you will feel his love! He will hear your every prayer and if you ask, he may even show you a sign that he is happy and doing well.

Joyce, I wanted to thank you for everything you did to help me during my fight to rescue my mother and with her journey home. You have given Bill a most priceless gift of your love and you have helped so many here on this forum as well. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

God be with you,

Connie

Joyce, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. You are suffering your loss and write me a poem............amazing. Just know that you will be in my thoughts and my prayers through this tough and painful time you are now facing. All my love to you dear Friend.

Tracy

Dearest Joyce. Please know I am thinking & praying hard for you and your sweet family, over these next few days & weeks. I hope that it will bring you some comfort, to know how many people truly care & Love you & Bill, although some have never actually met you? I am so glad in the midst of all the busy whirl wind that surrounds you right now, that you peeked in, to let us, your other family, now how you are doing. I signed your Daughter's On-Line Guest Book, and I just want you to know, I am only a phone call away.

Here are some flowers to tide you over!

Joyce:

I send you lots of hugs and my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Bill....I'm glad that you are surrounded by those who love you and share so many wonderful memories of your dear husband...don't forget to take care of yourself...

hugs and wishes...

xxoo
karen

Dear Joyce,
I just wanted you to know that I am saying a prayer for you and your girls tonight. I will be thinking of all of you tomorrow, as I'm sure the rest of your "Forum Family" will be too. I will light a candle for Bill, at 10am. I wanted to come out, but I cna't get a driver. Know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you.


p,s, Joyce W. did you notice the connection between Joyce's signature and your poem? Beautiful.

Dear Joyce:
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You have shared your journey with us, and knowing now that you have been together since you were 18, well, that is quite a love story.
Hugs and prayers to you.