Tag: family

Valentine’s Day

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. I really didn’t pay much attention to it. My valentine is not with me anymore. And we never really made a big deal about Valentine’s Day. Always seemed so commercial to us. A great way for restaurants, florists and card shops to make some money. This year, my stepson texted me… Read More ›

Giving Thanks

Rich’s birthday is coming up. I will be going to visit him at the cemetery. I also have a Mass intention scheduled for the early morning Mass. I was pondering our lives together and focusing a lot on our spiritual journey. I thought about his funeral and about the memorial Mass our former parish also… Read More ›

Loving God

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” – Mt 22:37 This is one of my favorite gospel readings. It has always touched my heart. I often think about God loving me. And praying for God’s help. What can God do for me?… Read More ›

Wedding Rings

There seems to be a question about whether or not widows and widowers should continue to wear their wedding rings. There are some who seem to think they have all the answers and have the right to tell the rest of us what we should or should not do. That doesn’t sit right with me…. Read More ›

Always With Me

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 ›

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 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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