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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5 hugs received, 4 hugs given, 1 journal comment
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wildbill5717 commented on TEM’s journal entry My Love Story – Chapter 2 10:01pm
Tom, God bless you and Janine. She is one of my best "buds" on ds and a truly wonderful person. You…
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wildbill5717 gave marjoe a hug 9:21pm
Sounds great - I can't wait ti try it. Maybe tomorrow, but I'll have to go to the market - i don't have…
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wildbill5717 gave marjoe a hug 4:05pm
Marsha, Your pasta dish sounds gooooood! Do you use sauce?…
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wildbill5717 gave Jaynine a hug 4:00pm
J, It's a day the Lord has made, let's rejoice and be glad! The weather here is very un-florida like…
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wildbill5717 gave Bailey a hug 11:56am
Dianne, havn't seen you here lately, but hope you are doing ok Bill…
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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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Bill - I'm glad you're hungry and that this sounded good! I make pasta a lot - no set pattern, but always start with the holy trinity (mine, that is) of onions, garlic and hot peppers, sauteed in olive oil. I'll throw in whatever I have on hand - peppers, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, turkey sausage - saute medium/high until just crisp/tender - you can add a little white wine, and lots of black pepper, maybe some soy sauce. The wine/olive oil provides the sauce. The spices give it the flavor. Experiment! If it comes out so-so, who cares? If it comes out good, you'll be proud of yourself. Can you tell I like food (LOL)?? Let me know how it comes out - Hugs, Marsha
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Hey Bill! How are you doing? I haven't been on DS much lately, so I am trying to catch up with everyone. Things here are ok - Nov is a rough month, but I will get through it.
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Here's hoping that this week passes quickly for you!!! Thinking of you and hoping that it is still a great week, despite the circumstances..Hugs Janine
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Hello Bill-Hope that you have a great weekend.. Janine
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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.
