Tag: love

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 ›

Seeking Signs

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 ›

Grief and More

I am still attending grief support meetings. They help. I started attending bible study. It’s the Gospel of John which is my favorite gospel, so I go, hoping to find comfort. It is still hard. I am so sad and I cry a lot and I feel so alone even in a room full of… Read More ›

Forever Love

In one of my readings or videos on grief, I came across this line (I’m not sure where it is from): “There is no ‘getting over’ your loss. There’s just getting accustomed to your new way of life.” Oh my. How true. I am no way “getting over” my loss. But I am good at… Read More ›

The Storms of Life

I had no idea it had been so long since my last blog post. I have been busy, sure, but not that busy. So I started looking back at all that had happened since my last post and I realized a lot had happened. A hurricane for one thing!! How could I forget that?!? My… Read More ›