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  • About Me

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    KateS

    Female, 60, Widowed
    Chicago, IL, USA
    Member since January 28, 2007

    • About Me

      I lost my husband of 32 years to lung cancer on December 14, 2005. I am still trying to find my way without him. I have 3 grown children and 4 granddaughters. I enjoy movies, reading and music. I am more spiritual than religious. I love animals, have 1 large dog and 4 cats.

      I lost my husband of 32 years to lung cancer on December 14, 2005. I am still trying to find my way without him. I have 3 grown children and 4 granddaughters. I enjoy movies, reading and music. I am more spiritual than religious. I love animals, have 1 large dog and 4 cats.

  • Journal

    • Reminders....

      Mood September 8, 2009 4:01pm

      I am trying to concentrate on the following -

       

      1 - Keep my head up and my eyes straight ahead so that I can see all the beautiful things around …

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    • Journal Entry for July 4, 2009

      Mood July 4, 2009 10:10am

      I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY !!!!!

       

      And for those that do not celebrate this holiday - I hope you have a wonderful day!

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    • Flower

      From sharon475 Thursday

      Here's some flowers to brighten your day...Hope your feeling great!..Sharon

    • Hug

      From pneylan October 21

      Hope you're keeping well.

    • Hug

      From gjones October 17

      HUGS FOR YOU

    • Moment of Peace

      From Shrn September 30

      Thanks for your kind words on my journal entry. We all walk the same path but having you there makes my walker easier. sharon

    • Thanks

      From pneylan September 9

      And thanks to you also for all your support.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Partner/Spouse

      My husband of 32 years passed away from Lung Cancer December 14, 2005. I have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren who I love with all my heart but I will never be able to fill this hole in my heart from losing him.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      It helps to get it all out of my system.
      Helping Others Working / Worked
      I am now a volunteer support group leader at our local Hospice facility and although I just started, it has helped me already.
      Music Working / Worked
      Music is such a big part of my life. It always helps me to stay balanced. If I am depressed, I listen to upbeat music and if I am too nervous, I listen to something mellow. It always works almost like meditation. I am very eclectic so I listen to a lot of different music.
      Poetry Too Soon to Tell
      Just started writing poems/song lyrics. I'll share them when they are done.
      Prayer Working / Worked
      I could not have made it through the experience of watching him die without my faith and family.
      Reiki Working / Worked
      I am a level 2 Reiki practicioner and it does help a lot. I have also helped others by sending them Reiki.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Keeping my journals here has made a world of difference for me.
    • Close Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I am a nervous and boredom eater. When I am at work, I eat very healthy. Then I get home and eat everything in site especially when I am watching TV. I have had both knees replaced and should be able to lose now that I can exercise again. I have lost 18 lbs. and want to lose another 15.

      Treatments

      Eat Less Working / Worked
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
    • Open Widows & Widowers

      I lost my husband of 32 years to lung cancer on December 14, 2005. I have 3 children all grown and 3 grandchildren.

    • Open Family Issues

      I am 57 years old, a widow. I lost my husband to lung cancer 15 month ago. I have 3 children and 3 granddaughters. A huge in-law family that I get along with and one sister of my own that I do not get along with.

    • Open Depression

      Since my husband passed away, I have come to realize that I have never been a happy person and may have been depressed all my life!

      Treatments

      Meditation Working / Worked
      Writing Working / Worked
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