6 Months
October 2, 2009 8:27pm
Well, here I am at 6 months on this journey with no map, no schedule, no destination. The shock of her death is over. The disbelief is …
wildbill5717
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About Me
wildbill5717
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About Me
Well, I thought it is time I update my profile since 6 months have passed. I am a widower of 6 months, greatful for 37 years with a wonderful wife and mother of my children. DS has been a lifeline for me - thanks to you all. It has taken this long to accept the reality that she is gone forever (until I see her in heaven) and I am moving on. She can never be replaced, but I know I can live and love again someday. God's grace IS sufficient. Love to you all, Bill
Well, I thought it is time I update my profile since 6 months have passed. I am a widower of 6 months, greatful for 37 years with a wonderful wife and mother of my children. DS has been a lifeline for me - thanks to you all. It has taken this long to accept the reality that she is gone forever (until I see her in heaven) and I am moving on. She can never be replaced, but I know I can live and love again someday. God's grace IS sufficient. Love to you all, Bill
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Interests
Fishing, tennis, woodworking, beach, keeping fit
Fishing, tennis, woodworking, beach, keeping fit
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Recent Activity
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6 hugs received, 4 hugs given, 1 discussion post
Tuesday
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wildbill5717 gave KipB a hug 7:20pm
Kip, Just thinking that thanksgiving will be tough for you (and me) without our beautiful wives. Claire…
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wildbill5717 gave jjnstn a hug 7:17pm
Hi Jeff, I was just wondering how you are doing? It's a long hard road, but it does get better. Bill…
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wildbill5717 gave marjoe a hug 7:11pm
Hey Marsha, how was your day?…
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wildbill5717 gave CarlaIL a hug 7:04pm
Hi Carla, Have a good "hump day"…
November 16
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wildbill5717 wrote a discussion post in the Senior Dating & Sexuality support group: New at dating - help! 7:25pm
Hi, my name is Bill and I am 59 and have beem a widower for 8 months. I have met several women in the…
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Empty house
September 12, 2009 9:19pm
Hi friends,
I have sold most of the stuff in the house including all the decor which Claire loved so much. It was hard to part with it, but I …
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Amusement Park
September 6, 2009 11:38am
I've concluded that the "roller-coaster" analogy is not totally correct, at least in my case. My grief does, however, remind me …
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Grave visit
August 24, 2009 9:03am
Hi friends,
I visited Claire's grave in Ohio last week for the first time since the funeral (5 months). All of the emotions came back as if …
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Traveling
August 12, 2009 9:30pm
Friends,
I will be leaving in the morning for a 2 week trip to Ohio and other places up north. I will try to stay in touch.
Bill
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Hugbook
Hug
Hi! Just wondering how you are doing as I haven't heard from you for awhile.
Moment of Peace
Hey Bill, hope you are doing good, gettin ready for the holidays, man, this is hard,,.. i absolutely hate being alone, no question about that!! take care, and hoping you find at least, some ammount of peace, your friend, dave
Ray of Sunshine
Hey Bill, Hope you are doing fine. Haven't heard from you in a while.
Christine
Good Luck
Bill wishing you Good Luck with the sandwich at sunset... Have fun and enjoy... Janine
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Hug
Bill - better after my meltdown Sunday (!) I had some friends stop in today unexpectedly, lots of hugs, which always helps. If this makes any sense, I'm listening what G-d is saying to me. Hugs, Marsha
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Close Widows & Widowers
I lost my wife of 37 years 2 months ago. I am struggling, but know that it will take time. My faith has gotten me thru this so far and will continue to. Maybe I can help someone and I'm sure some of you can help me. God Bless, Bill
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Partner/SpouseAdjusting to the loss of my wife of 37 years, Claire.
Treatments
- Crying Somewhat Helpful
- Not often, but it builds up and eventually i collapse.
- Getting Angry Somewhat Helpful
- Did all of the above. Hard on the furniture
- Helping Others Working / Worked
- Yes, i have a new empathy for others.
- Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful
- Activities are a temporary distraction, but not much more than that.
- Music Not Working
- I get too .emotional
- Prayer Not Working
- Prayer has been difficult for me although i am a committed Christian.
- Reading Somewhat Helpful
- Read some good books on grief early on and were helpful.
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- DS has been a lifeline for me.
- Talking Working / Worked
- Talking to others who have lost someone is very helpful. They really understand.
- Time Working / Worked
- It works but it takes soooooo long.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- working out more intense. good stress reliever.
