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Re: Oh dear, there must be something in my eye...
I just posted this on facebook! I didn't realize it had gone national.
I was bawling at the end of the story.
Neena Mae. 1/7/10
"A baby nursing at a mother's breast is an undeniable affirmation of our rootedness in nature." - David Suzuki
*Sniff* just read it on Jenn's page.
It reminded me of my grandparents who were separated in the Nursing home where they both found themselves recovering at one point. Everyday they asked when they'd get to see the other and the Nurses would bring them to hang out together in the rec area. They were always so happy to see each other and would kiss and hold hands from their separate beds. They thankfully recovered and went home. They died a few years later only a few months apart. My grandfather was completely well until she died and then he just fell apart and died too
They were married for 70+ years and were in their late 90s.
So sad but it holds true to many patient situations I have encountered. I have taken care of many patients who have suffered the loss of their long time spouse, end up in heart failure due to the physiological stress. It is called "broken heart syndrome" or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/broken-heart-syndrome/DS01135
I have had patients end up passing from this or other co-morbidities after their loved one passes. So so sad but ultimately it is where they want to be.
Yesterday, I took care of an man who was 87 and his wife was still alive. They have been married 67 years! They were still madly in love with each other. This is part of my job that I LOVE. They had some great stories of them dating and meeting during WWII. I am pretty sure if one passes, the other will shortly pass afterward.
D'oh! Sorry! I seriously don't even think of that.