My late wife Linda, aka martini butt (Page 1 of 4)
Posted: 3/17/2008 6:54:49 PM EDT
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We met in 1990 when I took a new job, and when I first saw her I was like Jim Carrey in The Mask with his heart beating a foot outside his chest. I never lost that feeling. 
Attached File We got married April 16, 1994, and had our son Bradley in 1995. Attached File Though Linda had many health problems, she'd never had any trouble with her heart. We're both disabled, but since I got Disability Retirement from the company we used to work for we could still go to their annual awards dinner. This year it was on March 1, and we had a great meal, watched the awards ceremony and then Linda had an awesome time dancing with some of our old friends. When we were heading home she said her chest was hurting, and by the time she was ready for bed she said the pain had moved into her head and left arm. We went to the hospital where they gave her some pain medicine and did some tests. They were about to let her go home when she said the pain was coming back a little. They said they'd have to keep her for more tests the next day, so Brad and I went home since it was already four or five in the morning. (I can't remember now). The next morning around 11:30am she called and said they were going to send her to the main St. John's hospital, but first they were going to do an ultra-sound by going down her esophogus and looking at the back of her heart. While we were talking she said the doctor just came in to get her for the test so she had to go, and we both said our normal Love-You-Bye like we always did. About noon a nurse called and simply said "You need to come up here." I got Brad and started heading there as quickly as I could, and I called her mom to let her know she should head that way too. I got there first, and the doctor said that while doing the ultra-sound her Aorta burst, instantly stopping her heart. He'd worked on her for a half hour, but couldn't restart her heart and couldn't fix her Aorta. When that nurse had called me Linda was already dead.  A few minutes after I found out, her mom called my cell and asked what happened. I tried not to tell her while she was driving, but she asked the direct question so I told her. My Linda 1/14/64 - 3/2/08 I'll edit with some pics in a bit.
Attached File Edit - Trying to add pics back in, since Photobucket did their thing. Edit - Original thread, to make it easier to find. I still read through these threads. https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/-ARCHIVED-THREAD-EDIT-Info-Page-29-Wife-in-hospital-with-heart-problems-EDIT-She-died/5-681336/?page=1 Also; https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/-/75-681788/? https://www.ar15.com/forums/hometown/-/32-300349/? https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/-ARCHIVED-THREAD--1-91-PLATOON-RAFFLE-/5-685291/?page=12 |
martini butt 1/14/64 - 3/2/08
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I'm so sorry, GoGop. Your love for each other was so obvious for all of us to see. You will see her again, on the other side. In the meantime though, there are no words to make the pain go away. You will miss her, and Brad will too. Hang onto her memory, and each other. 
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GoGop, I feel your pain as my wife whom I love as dearly as you have loved yours is fighting Ovarian cancer 3C. We know that the end will come, but are in denial and are thankful for every minute that we have had together. I would also say that know that the Lord as need of her, and other plans for you and the child. Be strong and be happy for what was, not everyone even gets that much LOVE. Prayers sent, again. D |
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Her favorite picture of us together.
Attached File Processing my deer. Attached File Edit - Trying to add pics back in, since Photobucket did their thing. |
martini butt 1/14/64 - 3/2/08
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I can't do much but echo what I said in your post about your lovely wife going to the hospital - I am sincerely sorry for your loss
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I am really sorry to hear that. When you first posted about this problem that is exactly what I feared was wrong. Stay strong and take good care of your son. |
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Looks like you guys had some great times together. Cherish the memories man. It's always hard when one is taken from us so unexpectedly.
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The final night:
The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis; Attached File Linda going in right at sunset; Attached File Dancing; Attached File Attached File The last picture taken of her; Attached File Edit - Trying to add pics back in, since Photobucket did their thing. |
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Prayers sent Kurt. May God Bless Linda. |
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I wish I knew some wise & Jesus-ish statement that would make you feel better. I never knew her but she sounds like she was a good person. The world is a better place for her having been here. Take comfort in the fact she's no longer suffering. I'm not sure what else to say so I'll leave it at that.
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I'm so sorry for your loss,my friend.It is clear from these pictures that you guys were really very fond of each other,and shared very active lives. be strong for your boy and for yourself. You're going through a very painful chapter in your life. The pain will never go away,only diminish in time, it will always be an empty,hollow void in your heart. Prayers sent. Ray |
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She was a beautiful woman GoGop and she will be missed greatly around here.
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