Welcome Patricia. I think you'll find that everyone on this site is caring, compassionate and helpful as we all make this horrible journey together. I lost my wife in late April. She died in my arms after suffering for 2.5 years from a massive right side stroke. I was her main caregiver.  It was heartbreaking and I really don't know how time or anything else will heal the wound of loss. But, I pray for all of us that we will, eventually, find some peace and comfort in our lives and move on with happy memories and a smile