Bill - Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Jim. Cancer sucks!

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a family member who passed under similar circumstances. Cancer seems to take those we love the most with no remorse. You're in my prayers.

Heartfelt condolences.

I'm sorry for your loss. How quickly that unfolded, it must be very difficult. It was kind of you to let us know. Wishing you comfort.

My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Losing your loved one is the most painful experience. Thank you for letting everyone know. Please feel free to come here and share with us any time you wish we welcome you. RIP.

You have my sympathy, grieving is a difficult journey. Know that he will always be in your heart. May the future bring new love in to your life. So sorry.

My sympathies to you and both families.

Such a lovely photo of the two of you! My condolences to you and family.

So sorry for your loss. I had no idea Jim was ill. Do you know what name he posted under?

I'm so sorry! sleeperblues, it appears Jim's husband used Jim's account, and therefore, username, to let us know.

Condolences on the passing of your husband. How are you holding up Bill?

Through my tears I wish you a heartfelt condolences. Thank you so much for letting us know. RIP Jim. All the best to you.

Bill -- Thank you for notifying us of Jim's death. My sympathy in this great loss. Nothing makes it easier, but I will say that his quick decline spared you both any prolonged and against-the-odds efforts to combat this killer cancer. (It also took my first best friend.)

I am so sorry for your loss.

You have the condolences of everyone in my house.

I'm so very sorry for the quick passing of your husband, Bill. You must be in a state of disbelief still and I so hope you have lots of support from family and friends; please don't hesitate to find a grief group in a bit as many people find that helpful. (I believe the American Cancer Society hosts them.) You are kind to come and post here and I wish you peace.

Please accept my deepest sympathy. So many trite phrases can be offered, but none of them can ease the pain of losing a loved one.

Rusty

I'm so sorry, Bill. That's a beautiful photo. Thank for letting us know, and please don't hesitate to come back anytime.

My sincere sympathy to you for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Jim was way too young to be taken.

Extending my condolences!

Oh dear! So sad. I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. He will be sadly missed here.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Gone way too soon.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I love the photo you posted. The love you two shared really shines through. Feel free to post stories and memories. I would love to read them.

Thank you for letting us know. So sorry Bill, sending a comforting prayer your way.

So kind and thoughtful of you to let us know. My sincerest condolences for your loss. A beautiful picture and I'm sure lots of beautiful memories. ((((Bill)))

Jim LOVED flowers!! Seems whatever he touched he had success.

Funny story which just unfolded a few weeks ago just a few days after Jim was diagnosed with the brain tumor. Jim said to me do you mind if I order a ''few'' Orchids, I said I had no problem with that I in turn thought since he would be out of work because of receiving chemo and radiation I figured it would be good therapy for him. WELL wouldn't you know that his ''few'' turned into a $1900.00 deduction from our checking account.

He was able to enjoy them for about 1 week before his health declined, I now have approx. 34-40 orchids different sizes, different varieties sitting in our basement under his grow lights with NO knowledge what so ever on how to care for them. I am glad that when we received them Jim did have me set the grow lights up on timers.

I'm so sorry for your loss of your husband. The photo you posted shows how devoted you were to each other.

Thank you for letting us know of his passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

Your orchid story is precious. Loving orchids is akin to loving beauty. I hope you keep them alive in his memory and fully enjoy them.

I'm so sorry.

I'm sad for your loss - cancer has claimed far too many spouses.

Maybe time to find loving homes for some orchids? Benign neglect is usually best, but you might contact an orchid growers group while the plants are still in good condition. I bet someone on these forums could put you in touch with a group near you.

Oh Bill, I am so sorry for your loss of Jim. And thank you for posting the beautiful photo of the two of you and for letting us know.

My condolences to you and your family.

So sorry Bill! Cancer is very destructive.

Dear Bill,

I am shocked and saddened by this terrible news. So many of us here were the recipients of Jim's generous gifts of special seeds, myself included. He generously send me some aulicum seeds several years ago and although I now only have one or two survivors I will cherish them. I was always a bit jealous of the lovely deep windowsills in your lovely home where he could fit so many of his lovely blooms at one time. This forum is filled with lovely photos that he shared with us over the years and he will be missed by us all.

My condolences to you and your family....

Donna

What a stunning photo of two handsome men. Jim was taken way too soon and I am so very sorry for your loss Bill. My sympathy goes out to you and both of your families. (((Hugs))).

I am so very sorry for your loss. Condolences to all his friends family and loved ones. What a great pic of the two of you. Thank you for sharing.

How sad and heartbreaking for you. You have my deepest sympathies. Cancer has touched so many of our loved ones. You are in my thoughts

Bill, in regards to your orchids, I'm sure you are aware that there is a lot of information available on the web, when you have time and feel up to it. There is also a forum on the gardening side of Gardenweb. I'm sure the people there would gladly answer questions you will have. A lot can be learned just by browsing through and reading the posts. Also a lot of pictures on the Orchid Gallery forum.

In case you haven't found it yet, or haven't looked for it, here's a link to the Orchid forum:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/orchids

Or, just go back to the Kitchen Table home page, on the upper left there is a link to the gardening side, click that and it will take you to a list of all of the gardening forums.

Thoughts and prayers for you as you navigate through this heart breaking time.

Rusty

What a beautiful photo to have of his memory. I'm so sorry for your loss Bill.

So sorry for the loss of your lifetime love. How fortunate that you had each other. May your memories be of comfort to you,

Thank you for letting us know. My best wishes for kind comfort and peace. Handsome couple, and nice to put faces with the names.

Dear Bill,

As difficult as it was/is, thank you for letting us know about Jim. He was an active member of the amaryllis/Hippeastrum page for years and years. He was so generous with his knowledge.

I know your heart is broken, but I hope that you find comfort in the generous love that you two shared. Perhaps a little bit of Jim can live on through all those plants!

Beautiful picture of the two of you, I'm so sorry that he is gone.

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. That's a really nice picture of you both, you made a handsome couple.

keep memories of the day that wonderful photo was taken. incredibly obvious the love in your faces!

I am just now reading this. I didn't recognize the name and at first I thought it was a celebrity and since I don't keep up with celebrities or movie stars, etc., I didn't realize it was a member of this forum. I am so sorry to read about the passing of your husband. My dad died from a brain tumor and he also went quickly. I wish you peace. You have a great start on an orchid collection....perhaps you will take up the hobby. That is a very handsome picture of you both. Thanks for sharing the photo and telling us about Jim.