Sharon,Thank you for your words of encouragement and your suggestions.  I still have my husband's ashes and speak to him almost every day; however, I never thought of the idea of setting up the two chairs and putting a picture of my mom on the second...

Jane, Thank you so much for the condolences and the various suggestions.  I've started socializing with others such as a weekly "lunch" with a neighbor.  We do carryout and eat outside on the back patio where we can eat at a social distance.  Started...

You were correct, all of the replies to my posting were going to my SPAM folder.  Issue now fixed.  Thank you all for your postings, suggestions, and words of encouragement.  I hope all of you are staying safe.

Your story and mine are almost identical.  I'm so sorry for your loss and know exactly what your are going through.   You are in my thoughts and prayers. 

Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers.  Taking it one day and one moment at a time.  The virtual hugs were much appreciated.