Very sorry to hear of your loss.
(Topic ID: 218663)
Rochester, MN
So sorry for your loss. That truly sucks. How lucky to have had someone with the same passions, and a great community in which to share them.
When the time is right, and the pain has dulled a little, I suspect a memorial tournament would be in order.
What a beautiful woman. It sounds as though she left a legacy, both in you and everyone who had the privilege to play with her and be touched by her kindness. I hate that I didn't get to experience it in person.
Best wishes and I am sincerely sorry for your loss fellow pin brother. She is playing in the single greatest collection there could ever be, and we can all only hope to join her eventually.
-Jason
Halifax, NS
Duisburg
What can be said? One day at a time. You must continue to live your life, however sad it may be without her. When times are dark, remember, you had something many people may never have, a true companion, and love of your life.
I wish you peace in the coming months.
I'm heart-broken to hear this.
Be loving to yourself every day.
I wish you self-compassion and patience to feel your grief and process the loss.
-mof
Life is not fair. Never will be. You two look amazing together. I commend you for reaching out and sharing. It must be so hard but I hope you are feeling all this positive energy doing it's best to balance the other. Keep reaching out. People love to help & support others in hurt.
What are her pinball initials?
Next time i get a high score out and about.... I'll enter her initials as a tribute.
Crimity... Basically made me tear up at work before a meeting here, I am so sorry for you and the loss you have experienced. May you never lose one of those amazing memories you have created with your wife.
The moment I saw your photos one word came to mind - lovely... From your comments it sounds like that word describes much more than her appearance.
The hurt will always be there, it’s the price we pay for special relationships, but always remember that she wants you to move forward, she wants you to one day be happy again.
I am so sorry for your loss 
... as others have mentioned, FUCK CANCER ... it killed my dad, uncle, and grandmother .
I know that I sometimes play pinball to clear my head and forget what's going on in my life. Hopefully, you can play to remember her standing by your side, patiently waiting for her turn, cheering you on, or talking some smack... Peace to you.
I’m so glad you have some great memories and were able to share the passion. My deepest sympathies.....
Sorry to hear this, @edenecho. Thank you for sharing your story, it looks like Sandra was very engaged in the Oslo pinball community, and I hope they will be a support for you as you figure out how to carry on.
Proud of you for sharing! I’m a psychologist and I know how hard it is to be vulnerable—but sharing indeed helps.
Lost my incredible wife following a courageous battle with cancer too, in 2010. A major reason I started building our collection was to bring some joy back into our home. There will always be some emptiness in our hearts, but my boys and I have learned to laugh and love again—and you will too
My deepest condolences at this unconscionable time. Your beautiful words and photos have me tearing up in northern New Jersey. The pinball community and humanity at large are suffering an incalculable loss. Prayers go out to you.
Quoted from NY2Colorado:What are her pinball initials?
Next time i get a high score out and about.... I'll enter her initials as a tribute.
Her initials was SMS. She was so excited for it because her full name was Sandra Maria Søbyskogen. So a little funny with it making up SMS.
thanks.
Such a shame. Lost my neighbor yesterday after his fight with bone cancer.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. One day, I hope they find a cure for this monster as it's taking way to many good people of this earth way to soon!
Quoted from Syco54645:sorry to hear this. when you go to pinburg send me a message. i am local. i will get you a beer or something. also FUCK CANCER!
Ill take you up on that next year, thanks!
Quoted from No_Skill:She had a pretty serious "power stance" while playing. Just awesome! I do the same thing.
Just keep going, man. That's all you can be expected to do right now.
And you should hear the infernal screams she made when she lost the ball in tournaments...amazed she did not get a yellow card for disturbing the competitors on her sides 
Reply
Wanna join the discussion? Please sign in to reply to this topic.
Hey there! Welcome to Pinside!
Donate to PinsideGreat to see you're enjoying Pinside! Did you know Pinside is able to run without any 3rd-party banners or ads, thanks to the support from our visitors? Please consider a donation to Pinside and get anext to your username to show for it! Or better yet, subscribe to Pinside+!
