The wake went ok. I dont believe it has hit Sandy yet. She seemed too well. She could be medicated. I know I was at Bruces, but I got a little loopy and was like a drunk lady. She said she is trying to be strong for her husband and kids. She had 5 plus to step children. Her youngest is 20 oldest is 26. Josh was in the middle. I told her to make sure she takes time for herself. She said she was afraid she was going to crash. I was honest and told her she probably will and to let it happen when she does because holding it is will just make her sick and its just going to happen again anyway. Take it one day at a time. I hate to cry too but when I wasnt allowing myself to I was just prolonging the agony. I think she will be ok.She's a strong lady.I told her about this site and put the address in her card. I think she'll check it out. I told the girls to also. After the wake I went to the Olive Garden and ate too much so went out and worked on Bruces garden for about an hour and a half. to work some of it off. I think I should have been in the garden for about 24hrs. to work off everything I ate. lol I'm changing the shape of the garden.I didnt like the way I had it.It looked too much like a grave site,which is not really what I wanted in my yard. I'm rounding it off and I went to the gravel place and ordered 2 tons of small boulders to use as a boarder and whats left over I'm going to finish off the other flower beds so they all match. It's getting delivered next thursday. I have next weekend off so I hope the weather is good for out door work.
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Gardening is a great way to get yourself active and mind off nonsense, I cant wait to have a house to do the same :). I am ready for SUMMER :)
Your advice to her was perfect - she will feel the impact at some point.
I was mildly sedated through Shauns viewing & funeral and busy, with all of the details - of course I cried, but I\'ve crashed several times since Aug., and know I\'ll crash again - it was a good idea to put the website in her card. I hope she takes time to check it out - and see how helpful people here are. Good luck with your garden, I hope it turns out the way you see it in mind......hopefully the weather will be nice & being out working in the fresh air will be good for you. Bless you hon,
I like to work outside to clear my mind...I hope you enjoy your garden! You did good with your friend..We will welcome her!
I think crashing is what we do best. What\'s important is that we come out of it. I could have never made it without you guys. Someone near who understands is everything. Love, Barbara
Your advice is right on, and whom would know better than you. She is lucky to be able to have you to help her, because you are probably the only one around who is going to know truly how she feels. Enjoy that gardening. I put down 6 yds. of mulch this week.Now we are getting rain for 3 days. Maybe it is a message for me to slow down out there and clean inside. Have a good one my friend...
How lucky Sandy is to have you to help her through this time. She is going to need somebody who understands how she will be feeling and whom would know better that you. Hugs going your way & Prayers filled with Love, comfort and strength also going your way.....Stella