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Always With Me
(0)These past few months have been both beautiful and difficult for me. March was the 1st anniversary of my husband’s death. We celebrated him with a Mass and a visit to the cemetery. April was my birthday. My sons all spoiled me. And May 12th is Mother’s Day. My boys and their families are taking… Read More ›
The First Year
It’s April. I survived my husband’s first anniversary. I am getting ready to begin spiritual direction again. I am getting ready to look outward rather than constantly looking inward at my grief and sadness. The loss is still so real to me. I read that grief over losing a spouse can last over 2 years…. Read More ›
The Lord is My Shepherd
“You are the Christ, the son of the Living God.” Matthew 16:16 This quote gives me goosebumps. It was Peter’s answer to Jesus’ question – “Who do you say that I am?” How did Peter know? Where did he come up with this answer? Did the Holy Spirit whisper it in His ear? Does the… Read More ›
First Anniversary
The first anniversary of my husband’s passing is coming up soon. I can hardly believe it has been a year. It’s been a hard year, but it has gone by fast. These days I seem to have more time to think. Which can be both good and bad. The tears still flow pretty easily. All… Read More ›
The Love of My Life
My husband and I loved each other for over 44 years. And we laughed our way through all the ups and downs. My son took this photo a few years ago. He gave it to me when we celebrated Rich’s birthday a few months ago. He thought I’d like to have it. He was right…. Read More ›
Save A Place for Me
There are a lot of videos on YouTube about dealing with grief and I came upon one that was just about a minute and a half long, called “Everyone Seems to Be Getting Over It But Me.” The man who does all of these videos on the Centre for the Grief Journey, spoke on this… Read More ›
The Sunshine of My Life
“It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds.’ I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” – Rose KennedyAmen.I read this quote soon after my husband passed away. I thought if any person would know… Read More ›
All Souls
I continue to have good days and bad days. I miss Rich terribly. And I know I always will. The grief support group has ended. I am not yet sure if that is good or not. However, the leader may start a session for Surviving the Holidays. Now I know I could use that. I… Read More ›
Memories
Everywhere I go, I have memories of Rich. That can be both a good thing to enjoy and lift my spirits or a hard thing that brings me sorrow and fills my eyes with tears. Went for labwork today. It was hard for me. I had all I could do not to cry. The last… Read More ›
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