🕯 A Place To Be With OTHERS Who Are Grieving! WE support each other.

Good idea! Mine is Nov 24

Lisa, wishing you a good recovery for your back. Take care!

I'm so sorry for your loss Susan. Certainly difficult after such a long time with your loved one. The people on this forum are kind and supportive. It's a place where you can express your grief a little bit at a time, and leave it here. A day at a time, a moment at a time.Take care!

I attended the event today

 finding meaning in loss. I found out some information about grief I wasn't aware. One was looking for the familiar no longer there. Acceptance is what we get from that. I think acceptance is a back and forth type of thing, not easy to attain.           

Also, It becomes necessary to recognize how grief impacts our lives. That out own journeys are important too. And not to worry how others perceive us, if something doesn't have to be done today or tomorrow, that's fine.

I think people will definitely hear something that will help in an area they feel stuck. For instance, the moderator said he was certain he saw his deceased wife in the grocery store. He kept looking for her there. I kept buying groceries and cooking for two or more people for a year and a half. Wasn't good for my widow's budget either lol. Doing better with that now thank goodness.                       

Attending these events is a way to move forward. No worries about transportation and no cost. Most grief events are not.

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  Went smoothly.  He has ordered additional tests.  I am now convinced that the pain in my legs is from the sciatic nerve in my lower back.  Not sure I want to have surgery to repair a disc at this time.  I really need to stop thinking I am the "man of the house" and continue to lift heavy items and do more than an old lady should do!  😂  Thank You for checking on me.  What happened with your car?  Is your daughter back from Chicago?   Today I am making pizzelles  an Italian cookie that you make on a griddle, two at a time.  My grandson loves them so I plan to ship him a box full.  Thank You for all the "winter preparations".  I will do as you say.  I am excited to see snow, yet fearful.  It will be another "lesson" for me to learn and accomplish.  I have just put protective covers on my outdoor faucets to prevent them from freezing and had my irrigation system flushed out.  (See I am learning 😁)  I will begin the baking for Christmas and I am hoping that my brother will come and spend Christmas with me this year.  He is slowly recovering and has many doctor visits to attend.  If he plans to get the final repairs on his damaged eye, it will require him to come here to do it.   My neighbors appreciate all the bake goods I am giving them.  I think the husband loves it more than even the kids!!  Wishing all my friends on this site Peace & Love and thank them for always being there for me.  ❤️

  I wish there was a way for you to send me your address.

I got  pass second anniversay by distraction ..Did not dwell on hubby's passing did thought of happier times we shared together ...Both daughters were here so conversation was on many topics..I decided to have canvias prints 8x8 made for our adult grandchildren..Each one chose a different print ..I am looking forward to when they arrive hoping that they came out good..I went with a different company this time as the original company couldn't crop the pictures the way I wanted them to be..So this is a chance that I'm taking..Hopefully it will be the right.  choice..Live & Learn..Healthwise I have my days both good and so-so..those dam knee caps let me know when the weather is changing..I try not to let them get to me but some days are harder than others...Have a nice weekend ..And to all Veterans I salute and thank you for your service...

  I have a 2000 Lexus ES.  It has been maintained by the dealer all these years and is in running like a clock!  I don't mind spending a little money each year to keep it running so well.  My son took it into his garage to fix the window that would not go up (first time ever taken to someone other than a Lexus dealer)  and the mechanic said if and when I wish to get rid of it, HE WANTS IT.  He said the person that did the work on my car did an EXCELLENT job.  Soooooooo  I plan to keep it until it stops running.  I may be gone before that happens.  😁  My husband insisted that I get this car and take good care of it and it has paid off for me.  I think of him each time I drive.  

My son took me to my favorite restaurant for dinner for my birthday.  We went on Saturday because the Steelers are playing today and HE NEVER misses watching them.  😁  It was nice.  When we came home, he was kind enough to put up my Christmas tree.  I am learning not to do these things by myself.  I am hoping that my being more careful will help alleviate the pain in my legs.  It is gray and cold outside.  Winter is slowly moving in.  I am loving the change.  My neighbor told me that they don't clear the snow from our streets and when the street turns to ice,  it becomes a SKATING RINK for the neighborhood!  Living in this this community is like living with a huge family of loving, caring, fun people.  i am home and at peace.  ❤️