In Memory Of Donna

[Howling Wolves]

Carl, Dave and TT Members,

Sorry I haven't been here for a long time as I have been my wife's care giver up until Dec 1st when complications with MS took her from me.
She fought a gallant battle with this disease and never complained once over the time I had with her.

Her Eulogy read like this...

FAREWELL MY LOVE

Donna was born November 24th, 1947 in Evanston, Illinois.

She fought a gallant battle with complications from MS

before finally giving in December 1st, 2014.


In June 1966, Donna joined the US Air Force entering the Surgery Tech School

where she took top honors.

Later assigned to Sheppard AFB, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

where she met and married Dennis Wolfe on August 5th 1967. Both were

Honorably Discharged and moved to California.

On February 12th, 1971 she gave birth to their son, Douglas E. Wolfe.


For 47 years they shared their lives taking cruises to Mexico, Alaska and

flying to Hawaii to bask in the sun. Donna love to read and loved to take walks with her two men

until the time came when walking was limited.


Donna was in her early 30's when she was diagnosed with MS and the battle began.

Her courageous fight was done without any change in her attitude, love of life,

love of her family and friends. She was a True Warrior!

The last few days she could only make hand signs which

were one hand to the eyes , lips, heart and then out

to her two boys.

Her beloved husband and son were at her side when she finally looked

to the Heaven's and closed her eyes.

Those of us who knew and loved her will miss her dearly but knowing

she is in better place without any pain.

She will always be my Wind Beneath My Wings!

I now know what Carl and others have gone through when loosing a love one.
Dennis

 

[Rocky]

I too was my wife's caregiver until she was taken from me in October 2013, so I know what you're going through.
My very best wishes to you and your family.

 

[DaveM]

Wow Dennis I am so sorry to hear of your loss and as you say Donna is now at peace and free of the pain and suffering. I know this does not help take the pain away but remember those good times and life for those memories and not the bad ones

What a lovely Eulogy that was

 

[hemibee]

Beautiful Eulogy. Sorry to hear of your loss but Donna is at peace now, free of pain and suffering. I have never experienced what you have gone thru but have witnessed many others that have. Remember the good times and she will always be with you.

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

I know that you don't know me, or I you, but it's not very nice to read of anybody passing this way. But I would like to offer my condolences at your loss. As Hemi said you'll always have your wonderful memories, and no one will ever be able to take that away from you or your family.

 

[CarlS]

Dennis, that is a truly beautiful eulogy and so fitting for such a beautiful lady. Know that I am still thinking of you and you are in my prayers. Please feel free to call me anytime. It is a long, dark, tough road you are walking.

 

[triumph david]

Dennis, i am so sorry to hear about your wife, i could not imagine how you are feeling right now, know that you and your family are in our prayers.

 

[bullet]

Hi Dennis,
I am truly sorry for your loss, I know what you were going through up until Donna passed away.
I am also my wifes carer and she also has MS, only diagnosed five or so years ago. I have not met a more courages person than her, and belive me I have done some stuff in my short life, but she puts me to shame. From the symtoms started to just almost zero mobility only took a very short eight months. It took the rest of the time for us to cope with the adaptions in all our lives, she is a cacer surviver too and now MS and life just goes on and she trys anyting.
She has recently completed a four km yes 4km obstical course, just like we did in our youger days in the Air Force (where we met) she was pushed in her wheel chair between obsticals but every obstical was climbed, draged, rolled, leopard crawled, what ever it took it was done to complete them.
I dred that day that you just gone through, now that I can not compare but if you need someone to just talk to or vent frustrations feel free to contact me.

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

Bullet, not wishing to sound patronizing. But your post is a wonderful gesture to help someone else out who is going through a very tough situation, given the fact that what your going through too. I truly wish you and your wife all the best.

 

[Howling Wolves]

Hi Dennis,
I am truly sorry for your loss, I know what you were going through up until Donna passed away.
I am also my wifes carer and she also has MS, only diagnosed five or so years ago. I have not met a more courages person than her, and belive me I have done some stuff in my short life, but she puts me to shame. From the symtoms started to just almost zero mobility only took a very short eight months. It took the rest of the time for us to cope with the adaptions in all our lives, she is a cacer surviver too and now MS and life just goes on and she trys anyting.
She has recently completed a four km yes 4km obstical course, just like we did in our youger days in the Air Force (where we met) she was pushed in her wheel chair between obsticals but every obstical was climbed, draged, rolled, leopard crawled, what ever it took it was done to complete them.
I dred that day that you just gone through, now that I can not compare but if you need someone to just talk to or vent frustrations feel free to contact me.

 

[Howling Wolves]

Bullet,
Just take each day and cherish the moments you have with each other. She will have days that will be a test the both of you and that's where you need to stay strong and positive.
Remember, she would do the same for you as you are doing for her.

Today is the 90th day of my wife's passing and there have been small peaks and deep valley's that I've been through but the bottom line is she is in a better place without the pain and suffering she went through with MS.
Carl said it would be a long dark rough road ahead and he was spot on.

Many, with MS, live a long productive life as one doesn't die from MS but sometimes the immune system wears down and other complications set in like pneumonia did with Donna.

Thank all of you for your care and concerns. You are the best!
Dennis