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  • About Me

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    wildbill5717

    Male, 59, Widowed
    Fort Myers, FL, USA
    Member since May 26

    • 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

    • Interests

      Fishing, tennis, woodworking, beach, keeping fit

      Fishing, tennis, woodworking, beach, keeping fit

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 5 hugs received, 4 hugs given, 1 journal comment

    Yesterday

    Friday

  • Journal

    • 6 Months

      Mood 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 …

    • Empty house

      Mood 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 …

    • Amusement Park

      Mood 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 …

    • Grave visit

      Mood 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 …

    • Traveling

      Mood 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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    • Hug

      From marjoe Yesterday

      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

    • Hug

      From JazyJo Yesterday

      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.

    • Hug

      From Jaynine Yesterday

      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

    • Funny Face

      From Jaynine Friday

      Hello Bill-Hope that you have a great weekend.. Janine

    • Hug

      From jeanna777 Friday

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  • Support Groups

    • 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/Spouse

      Adjusting 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.
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