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MamaMarg 
well, it's happened. my youngest has moved out. she'd been planning on it before john died....but held off until now. i guess she figured it was long enough to baby me.
it's been 6 months since john died. so, i should be adjusted to it...but it's still so odd not having him around. cicely did a good job getting me thru these last months, along with the other girls coming around to do what they could for me. it's just that it's new.
it's the first time i've been alone....all alone if 40 years! only now i can't do much! biiiiiiggggg difference! so, keep your fingers crossed for me, that i'll be ok. and add me to any prayers you think of!
it's just another new adventure, i guess.
bye
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Ray-Rah, Mamamarg. livinging alone is a piece of cake once you get used to it and that doesen't take long, Dearie.
Bblessings, Hilda Hermit
janeinva
Hang in there- give it some time. I missed everyone at first.....It freaked me out when I first had an 'empty nest".... but man- I recovered fast!. For the first time, I could just buy things that usually only sounded good to me to eat.. I cut my grocery costs by a ton! I could watch TV till 3 am if it was a good show or a bad night and sleep till noon if I felt like it. The house stayed the way I left it- no new additions or surprises.... I actually really enjoyed it.
But for now, kids have moved back in while some go to school and I have a busy house and grandbaby action. Wouldn't trade it but...... I really did enjoy having the house to myself while it lasted.
ldozy1
Oh I know this is a huge new beginning for you. 6 months is not a very time to heal from the love of a lifetime. You're a survivor Marg and you are going to get through this. You know my number. Hugs, Shirley
KyleesNan
Marg I think you're doing super! But I've also heard people say not to expect too much before a year is over. What with holidays and all, I'm sure you'll be glad to have your kids visit. And Samantha will help you get through this, too. But you will gradually get used to living on your own. Just make sure you find people who are willing to do your "honey-do's" and you'll be good to go. Thinking of you! Love & hugs, Sue
Sue825
Margaret, I love your attitude about it being a "new adventure". I personally think that we manage to adjust to a new normal better than most because with COPD every day is an adjustment in one way or another.
You most certainly have my warmest of best wishes and prayers that life as you know it now is different but still good.
Love and Hugs,
Anna
PearlB
thank you guys. i really appreciate all the support i get from everyone here. as long as i can still take care of myself, i'll do it. and try to keep adding to the exercises / strengthening drills.
thanks again!
margaret
ps i am really surprised at how compasionate my kids have been. they've really stepped on their support. thank goodness.
MamaMarg
Marg....
It is always hard to lose someone you love. It takes time to adjust - I know you are wise enough to know there will still be days when you feel it more than others, but eventually the pain lessens and the sun begins to shine through once again.
How could your kids not be compassionate with such a great mom? I know you must be so proud of them and that grandbaby is such a sweetie!
You hang in there, you're sense of humor is such a gift! And yep, keep on with those exercises, not only do they help your breathing but it releases all those "feel good" endorphins too! Blessings to you!
Much love
Joni
jamsnjazzy
Marg,
You are such a trooper. I admire you so much for all your strenght. You have been though alot and like everyone says the grieving is not over yet. You will have good days and bad days but before long it will be just good lasting memories of the heart.
You have wonderful children and a beautiful grandbaby
so you will never be completely alone. Look on the bright side. You are the Queen and can do anything you want.I love your humor and I love you too.
Love and hugs,
Nellie
eillen