I am so sorry to have to report that Himself. my husband , DR Young, passed ----The picture above is of my "Himself" with son #2---This was taken a long time ago, before he passed--probably just before we moved to Lakefield--He did die, in Hospital, in Peterborough-- We do not know the reasons this happened --="Pulmonary something", which the Drs felt he might have had quite awhile and maybe a flu bug on top of all of this just was too much for him.
I will try to get the right diagnosis-- and let you now--- It has been the saddest time in our lives--I am so so sorry--and sad--- Lynda
Lynda, my heart breaks for you and your family . May God be with you all. Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteLynda, I am so so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and give you strength and peace at this difficult time in your life.
ReplyDeleteIt's Kathy. I am so very sorry, Lynda and I've been so afraid of this. You have been in my thoughts every moment and I will continue to pray for you and your children and grandchildren at the loss of your wonderful husband, their beloved father and much loved grandfather. Blessings to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI’m so very sorry!
ReplyDeleteLynda, I am so sorry. This is such a difficult time. But I am remembering all of your reminders to be strong. The love and strength of your marriage will even get you through this dark time. Your family will be there for you with their strength and love.
ReplyDeleteLynda, I am so so sorry for your loss. May the lord give you the strength to deal with everything from here. Hope Matt is staying in town to help give you strength. Take care of yourself. Talk soon Hugs Brenda
ReplyDeletedearest Lynda, I have been thinking about you and am sorry for your loss. If comfortable, would you be willing to send your address so I may send a condolences card? Betsy, from Sparkpeople (also friend of Barb 0 onekidsmom - much love on this huge loss
ReplyDeleteOh, Lynda, I am SO sorry. I just had a feeling...but try to remember, before he passed, he was HAPPY. You did the right thing by him, moving. And died - HAPPY. He had a long, long, full life. My condolences. Marti
ReplyDeleteI’m so very sorry to hear about your loss. May God give you strength and courage to face what comes next.
ReplyDeleteI’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. May angels embrace you to give you strength and comfort
ReplyDeleteLynda, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God touch you and your family with comfort and peace during this time. Sending hugs and love, Karen in NY
ReplyDeleteBoth MB and I are so sorry hearing the news. Always think of both of you.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so so sorry. 😢
ReplyDeleteLynda, I am so very, very sorry for your loss. May the love of your family and friends help you through this most difficult of all times. Mary
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ReplyDeletePlease accept my deepest condolences for you and all your extended family.
Susan, Central Texas
Lynda & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May the love of your family and friends provide the love & support through this difficult time. Prayers sent and my thanks to you for being such a wonderful example of the caring wife, mother and grandmother.
ReplyDeleteOh Lynda, I wish I were there to give you a hug. I am so sorry that you've lost "Himself". What an adventure the two of you have had with your long marriage and raising five children. You and Fred have been in my prayers and you and your family will continue to be. God Bless you Lynda.
ReplyDeleteMaureen from California
I am sorry to read that your beloved husband has died. May the long path that you traveled together bring you comfort during these sad times.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss💙
ReplyDeletePart of the Irish Blessing, may it give you some peace at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteMay the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
My deepest condolences for your loss.
ReplyDeleteOh Lynda, I am so so very sorry for your l9ss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'm so very sorry.
ReplyDeleteMarge, St.Louis
With deepest sympathies. Praying for all you .
ReplyDeleteLynda, I am sorry to read this. I hope you and your children will be able to comfort one another through this trying time. Hugs to you all.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Lynda. God bless you and help you through this.
ReplyDeleteCondolences and prayers to you and your family. So very sorry to hear of your great loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. I have had you all in my thoughts and prayers and talked about it with my husband today as we were driving. Lots of hugs and love from Ohio…Prayers and peace for you and the family during this difficult time. God will comfort you.
ReplyDeleteDear Lynda, So very sorry to hear your news. My heart is with you as you navigate this terrible loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.💔💙
ReplyDeleteLynda, my deepest sympathy to you and your family! You have been an inspiration to me with all you have done to care for "Himself" and your home. Please don't regret your move. Your "Himself" was very happy in your new home. Just take care of yourself and let your family love and care for you!
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for you and your family. Words cannot express the sadness that this brings to us all. Praying for you and your family
ReplyDeleteLynda, my heart breaks for you and your family! I'm so glad that you have the support of Matt and his family right there through this. Please know that we are all here for you - just say the word. Sending much love and many hugs to you. May Himself's memory be a blessing! Please take your time to grieve and take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family in the days ahead. Please don't get down on yourself thinking that moving caused this. He was so happy for awhile there, so please don't let anyone make you think otherwise. Also remember not to make any rash decisions in the near future. Just let things be for now. You have Matt and his wife to lean on, and I bet your daughter will be coming up to stay with your for awhile.
ReplyDeleteLynda, my deepest condolences to you and your family. It may be foggy for a while, but your memories can help. Choose to remember the good times, and let go of the difficult moments. I speak from experience, as my husband died at the young age of 53, almost 12 years ago now.
ReplyDeleteLynda and family, I am deeply and sincerely sorry for your loss. Fred was a remarkable man. I feel it very deeply because my loss of David is still fresh.
ReplyDeleteHe was very happy where you moved, and I'm sure all kind of stuff was floating around, but please know, when it comes that time you did all that you could to take care of him and keep him happy.
I am so very very sorry.
May God be with you and the kids/grands...
DarleneK
Lynda, please accept my deepest condolences for you and the family. I will continue to hold you up in prayer during this hardest of times. I understand there is much to do, but am hoping you'll take the time you need to eat well, get rest as needed. I'm glad that Fred was so happy in your new little place so that you have that in your treasure box of memories.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you.
Prayers for you and your family. My heart hurts for you. May your memories help to bring some peace. -Jacquie
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Fred passing. Please know that I will be keeping you and all of your family in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteDear Lynda - I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful life and love story you have shared with Fred. Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us through your blog. May your memories and your incredible family bring you comfort in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteSo very sad to hear about your Dear Himself passing. You have wonderful memories to help sooth you, and loving family to hug you and offer comfort to you, Dear Lynda…….
ReplyDeleteDear Lynda…. My deepest condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteVicki from Mass
We've shared so many years of your family's stories, so losing Himself is like losing a part of our own family. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending thoughts of love and comfort. Grieve on your own terms as you make your way through the fog that seems to come with loss. Remember the good times. / Leslie
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. Being a long-time follower of your blogs, it is like losing one of our own community, but it is so, so much more for those of you who are truly his family. Prayers for comfort for all of you. Hope Little Lopez and Sushi help you as fur-friends so often do, in times of human sorrow. May your children do their best, in their own grieving, to hold you close with all the help they can muster for their mum!
ReplyDeleteLynda, I am so sorry to hear this news. You have my deepest sympathies. Sending many thoughts and prayers to help you and your family go through this sad time.
ReplyDeleteHugs, and Prayers, Chris
So sad to hear of Fred's passing. Many sympathies and prayers for you and your family. Joan
ReplyDeleteRD in AZ here I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear Fred I keep you and you family i my Prayers I pray that you can find some peace in knowing that he is no longer in any type of pain and that once again he is in perfect shape feel free to vent to post to let it out any way that you choose to this is your right remember to take care of yourself Hugs sweet lady we are all here for you
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Kathy from Montana
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this news! You and your family are in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of his passing. May a lifetime of memories and your family give you some comfort at this difficult time. Thinking of you and your family.
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Dear Lynda, I am so sorry to hear this news. My sympathy to you and your family. May your many precious memories bring you peace and comfort. Sending hugs
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Huge hugs Lynda, I am so sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathy to you and your family. - Alicia
ReplyDeleteI wish you strength and comfort in the days and weeks ahead. I hope past memories sustain all of you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your Family💙
ReplyDeleteOh my dear Lynda. Know that there is so much love and hugs being sent to you and your family. My deepest condolences to all of you. I am so sad for y'all. (((HUGS))), prayers. It definitely is like losing someone close with all you've shared about your beloved Himself, Fred.
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So sorry to hear about this - he was such a character and your family will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your strength and comfort. Liz
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear your news. Mary (Reveriegirl)
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Sending courage and sympathy and hugs to you and your family. Susan in Colorado
ReplyDeleteI send prayers and condolences to you and your family. I have been a member of your blog since Spark days. I have also lost my spouse- it's so hard after years of caregiving as those memories mix with earlier ones. Is ok to grieve - it helps you maintain your strength and love for all. But it will be a dramatic change. Hug your kids and little Lopez.
ReplyDeleteDear Lynda, I always loved to read your stories about your daily life with Himself and your wonderful children and grandchildren. When I had my cataract surgery, I thought about your description of how everything looked so much brighter afterwards. I remember your large Christmas tree and your dog and cat. May you be comforted with memories of Himself!
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Nancy Ghantous (NewNancy2012)
Dear Lynda, I am so sorry to hear about Fred passing. Sending good thoughts and prayers for you and the family during this difficult time. ba_coy (from Sparkpeople).
ReplyDeleteLYNDA, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS! SENDING PRAYERS AND HEALING THOUGHTS!!
ReplyDeleteMaggie. Would you please send me Lyndas new contact info? I'm so very sad for her. I feel like I knew Dr.Young and her kids. Marge/St.Louis moxycat70@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteDear Lynda so sorry for your loss. I know how you and your family are feeling after losing a loved one. Deepest condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Glynis from BC
Bless you and your whole family, Lynda. My heart is with you all during this time of sadness. Lynn / ONEBLUEMOON
ReplyDeleteSo sad Lynda . Thinking of youall
ReplyDeleteSending love, hugs, and caring thoughts your way….so very sorry.
ReplyDeleteEissa7. Karen
I am so sorry about the loss of the love of your life . Sending my condolences to you and your family and friends . A big warm Nova Scotia hug .
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLynda, I’m sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. My condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, Lynda. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteTutunan from Alaska (an old Spark friend)
Lynda, my heart goes out to you and your family. Jackie D from St. Louis, MO
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry to see this. Over the years (since Sparkspeople) you have made your family our family. This blog has helped us understand how to deal with challenges as we age. Dr. Young was a wonderful person and we will miss him dearly.
ReplyDeleteLynda, I am sorry to read about Fred's passing. Please know that I
ReplyDeleteam keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Your friend, Bev
So sorry, Lynda. You and your family have our deepest sympathy and condolences. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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ReplyDeletePoster based in Canada · March 17 at 1:09 PM ·
Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an unraveling, a space where something once lived but is now gone. It carves through you, leaving a hollow ache where love once resided.
In the beginning, it feels unbearable, like a wound that will never close. But over time, the raw edges begin to mend. The pain softens, but the imprint remains—a quiet reminder of what once was. The truth is, you never truly "move on." You move with it. The love you had does not disappear; it transforms. It lingers in the echoes of laughter, in the warmth of old memories, in the silent moments where you still reach for what is no longer there. And that’s okay.
Grief is not a burden to be hidden. It is not a weakness to be ashamed of. It is the deepest proof that love existed, that something beautiful once touched your life. So let yourself feel it. Let yourself mourn. Let yourself remember.
There is no timeline, no “right” way to grieve. Some days will be heavy, and some will feel lighter. Some moments will bring unexpected waves of sadness, while others will fill you with gratitude for the love you were lucky enough to experience.
Honor your grief, for it is sacred. It is a testament to the depth of your heart. And in time, through the pain, you will find healing—not because you have forgotten, but because you have learned how to carry both love and loss together.
~ Anonymous (author unknown)
Dear Lynda, My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved husband, Fred. May he be in Peace🙏🏼 Carol in FL
ReplyDeleteDear Lynda, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your beloved husband, Fred. May be rest in peace.
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