Carol,
What a beautiful tribute to your friend and companion. I am so sorry to hear that Carol lost this battle. I do know somewhat know how you feel having recently lost my husband and best friend of 43 years to a sudden heart attack. The emptiness and still expecting them to be there is hard to deal with. Are your pets still have around? I find I can find some comfort in our two cats who also miss him. Try to remember all the wonderful times you had together and maybe it will help you get through this time of grief. I use the memories to put me to sleep at night. My deepest sympathies to you and her family and friends.

Take care,
Eileen


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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I