lindanne
Status: I have moved on since my husband's death, even remarrying, but the challenges of the change are very difficult.
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I got this from my breavement group. Perhaps you have it. I want to share it with each of you. A HOLIDAY MEMORIALA holiday wreath is a traditional part of Christmas in most homes. It is a...
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Talked to my sister in law this morning. We shared our grief over missing my husband and her brother. It was hard! It seems when I talk to his family it gets hard all over again accepting he is...
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Have made fudge, making butter tarts and peanut butter chocolate cookies today. Getting out all the equipment, making the filling and the cookie dough brings such a tide of emotions. You always,...
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"Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life." ~ Eckhart Tolle This quote is a driving force in more than one way for me; first: it scares me...
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It's our 28th anniversary today! Oh God how I miss him.Making fudge to add to my son's Christmas package; will take it to the post office Monday. Family all busy today. Going to go shopping and...
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Went to the Social Meeting for the Primetimer's Club last night. Think I will join out of the sheer need to get involved with something new! Very nice people at the meeting. There is a snowshoe...
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The day after Thanksgiving and I am still here, breathing and thinking about Christmas coming! As my dear husband said so often, "tomorrow comes and it is never as bad as you thought it could...
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My DS friends are amazing. They send me so much support with their intelligent, understanding comments. I love what Judi (January16) suggested: let's all find a special moment on Thanksgiving...
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I feel so very sad and empty. Going to my son's for Thanksgiving. Not having everyone at my home is both gratifying and terribly sad. Clyde and I so enjoyed getting things ready for family...
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It is raining and the wind is blowing. The leaves are all over the ground. It is a day that my husband and I would be enjoying the comfort of our home together. I decided to make some pumpkin...
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Reading entries from my DS friends and gradually adding new ones is such a tremendous support. When I am having a particularly difficult time I find myself going to DS for encouragement. This...
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DS friends are so supportive. It really does help me put things in perspective. I know I will get through this time even though at times I feel as though I won't. The Pacific Northwest weather...
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Since breaking my ankle I find my sadness and depression since my husband passed has grown. It is a lonely time. I can't get out of the house unless someone takes me. I am hoping I will be able...
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Well, we just never know what we will be dealing with tomorrow. I learned Tuesday that I broke my foot. I thought it was sprained, not so. What a trip getting around on crutches at 69. My...
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I am really up tight about the holidays coming. The first Thanksgiving, the first Christmas without my wonderful husband just seems too much to face.I have sons and grandchildren locally that will...
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