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My Wife Age 81 Lost Her Heart at 12:02 AM on Valentine's Day 2026 in Tampa after a long illness.

Posted on 02/18/2026 5:35:33 PM PST by 4Runner

The staff at Advent Cardiovascular ER tried everything in their power to save her but she was too unstable after four rounds of CPR.

The ER physician was untiring in his and his team's efforts to keep her alive but there was too much going wrong all at once. To revive her at that point would have condemned her to life with severely compromised brain function.

We were together 42 years. I placed an obituary for her on Legacy.com but family members and friends are dispersed over many areas of the country and I don't think they are seeing it.

I cannot enroll or log in at Facebook as Google keeps blocking me no matter what I do. I know most of my wife's extended family is on there, as she was on it, so that was my reason for trying, as I don't have direct contact with any of them and haven't had for many years.

Is there anyone on FR who can suggest a solution to my being blocked on social media from making any kind of announcement there?

Thank you also for any prayers you can offer for my wife's repose. She's been through hell here on earth with her multiple illnesses.

And her soul needs a break.


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1 posted on 02/18/2026 5:35:33 PM PST by 4Runner
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To: 4Runner

Prayers up. Sorry for your loss.


2 posted on 02/18/2026 5:38:43 PM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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To: 4Runner

No helpful suggestions, but may God rest her soul and bless you.


3 posted on 02/18/2026 5:40:13 PM PST by DJ Frisat (If I said something really stupid, chances are I was under the influence of AutoCorrect. 😉)
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To: 4Runner

Have someone that is on socisl media do it for you.

And..keep the faith. We all have family waiting for us across the great divide.


4 posted on 02/18/2026 5:41:13 PM PST by crz
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To: 4Runner

God rest her soul, and God bless and help you


5 posted on 02/18/2026 5:41:14 PM PST by snerdly (No, not THAT Snerdly)
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To: 4Runner

Oh, my dear. I am praying for your peace right now and that you will feel the Lord’s presence. I truly mean that.


6 posted on 02/18/2026 5:42:34 PM PST by freepertoo
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To: 4Runner

God keep and bless you.


7 posted on 02/18/2026 5:43:02 PM PST by combat_boots
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Blessings to you and in her remembrance.


8 posted on 02/18/2026 5:43:22 PM PST by KC Burke
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I’m so sorry for your loss! For some reason, my Facebook access is limited on my kindle, but fully accessible on my cellphone. Have you tried a different computer?


9 posted on 02/18/2026 5:46:00 PM PST by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: 4Runner

So sorry. Prayers up for you and your family.


10 posted on 02/18/2026 5:46:47 PM PST by JZelle
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I’m sorry 4R - prayers for you


11 posted on 02/18/2026 5:47:28 PM PST by HonkyTonkMan ( )
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To: 4Runner

Lost my wife of 44 years. Dec 18 2months and a
Few hours ago. Family all over the place but good friends and angel of a niece. Got thru it but not over it.
Dementia then don’t drink get dehydrated then heart failure then more brain damage she had some good days after that be never truly recovered pray for you


12 posted on 02/18/2026 5:48:07 PM PST by nomorelurker
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To: 4Runner

This is so sad, I’m so sorry you and she went through this. Prayers to God for you.


13 posted on 02/18/2026 5:48:54 PM PST by Beowulf9
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What’s the specific errors you’re getting when attempting to enroll on Facebook?


14 posted on 02/18/2026 5:48:58 PM PST by MaskedMan (The )
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To: 4Runner
So sorry for your loss.

Is there any info any of us could share on FB that might help?

15 posted on 02/18/2026 5:51:27 PM PST by Churchillspirit (Pray for President Trump)
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To: 4Runner

Condolences and prayers sent.


16 posted on 02/18/2026 5:52:22 PM PST by captmar-vell
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God feels your grief 4Runner. You’re a good man. I pray that He reveal Himself to you as unexpected spiritual moments of inspiration as you cherish memories of your beloved wife.


17 posted on 02/18/2026 5:52:46 PM PST by know.your.why
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My heart goes out to you, and to your wife. Suffering is always alleviated in the end as the soul meets life’s rewards in eternity and communion with the Creator.


18 posted on 02/18/2026 5:53:46 PM PST by omni-scientist
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The body fails, but the soul continues.
✝️


19 posted on 02/18/2026 5:54:50 PM PST by Leaning Right (It's morning in America. Again.)
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PM sent


20 posted on 02/18/2026 6:00:59 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (No Jesus. No Peace.... Know Jesus. Know peace.)
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