Doesn't anyone miss a loved one?

Every day...I lost my Jerry in November and I am struggling. I have the same sentiments. I hope he is having fun reconnecting with our loved ones that passed on before him and that he is waiting for me with open arms when my time comes. I am working hard to carry on his legacy and keep our family connected to carry on his legacy.

Elsie I posted that because I miss my Lynn and I was hoping to get the people talking. I'm a big believer in legacy and remembering where I came from. I was very fortunate enough to be blessed with grandparents and great grandparents and I think of them everyday.
Another equally important subject is how your doing? Losing a loved one hurts, but everyday you get up and life is there to greet you and keep you busy. It takes a while it's like starting over again?
Let me know what you think?
Will

For sure Will. Everyday is a new challenge in the new version of your life without them. I have lots of distractions with family and work but I still have moments where he crosses my mind and I cry. I am a work in progress in trying to find who I am without him. It feels so unfair at times. I pray each day for the strength to move towards acceptance that he is gone and to make peace with this as well.

How are you coping?

It's wrong and unfair and yes I cry from time to time as I remember her.
thanks for writing back I knew there was someone on this site)
You never "get over" them, but life goes on and you have to open the mail answer the phone, or the door. Yes your by yourself, but that's where the adventure is in doing it maybe like you used to remember doing it.
I cope with listening to music, and reading, and occasionally cooking. Love to cook and I love to eat!
Take care and look me up anytime

Will

I find myself listening to music to redirect my thoughts and watch movies with my family. It was all the things that Jerry and I did together but they still bring me comfort. I know this is personal, but did you and Lynn have children?

Lynn had three daughters from a previous marriage. We've since grown apart, but I still have fond memories. The adopted grandkids are children that belong to Kevin and Erin. Our friends. Erin has 5 kids and Kevin has three. Talk about a lot of responsibilities, but we help out when we can.
Lynn's children had a total of eight kids as well. You could say I've got lots of experience with kids.
I have spent 14 years trying to recreate what I had with Lynn and for the most part it has worked out, but there have been hurdles and some things just haven't worked out like I would want them, but as you get older you become a little more tolerant. Thanks for asking. I didn't have much support from my family when Lynn passed away so it's important to have a group of people you can count on.

Mike passed away ten years ago in April and I have found great joy again, and apart of this joy is in the knowing that Michael is proud of who I have become sense his passing. I take not one day for granted, and find no shame in loving and being loved again. When one feels as if they are drowning, than all of a sudden a light becomes visible through the dark murky water, he or she is transformed in the knowledge that, "it will be ok." The light will find you, warm you, and teach you if you open your heart to it.

Life continues and in order to survive we must also continue to live, love, and laugh. Your so right about loving and being loved again it's a great feeling.
For me the sun is my light

As Memorial Day approaches, I can't help but think of how I looked forward to the 3-day holiday weekends when John was here with me. We had cook-outs and family gatherings. Memories! Life is so different now with little plans, so much family now passed, and alone for the most part. I will keep busy in my flowerbeds/yard and meeting friends for breakfast or lunch. I miss my John!

Yes I remember 3 day holiday weekends. WOW. Since Covid everyone is still staying apart. It's time for outdoors. Grilling and growing

Finding ways to stay busy is a chore roxanne. Trying to get together with friends seems like a never ending process. Always busy or they have an appointment. Gathering as a group is priceless. Adult conversation

It is just difficult, even years later, to adjust to a life that I did not choose.

I've adjusted, but I don't have he relationship that I was hoping for by now.

It's been fourteen years to the day. I love you and I think of you every day. Amen