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All the ideas I've read on the forum about moving forward sound good. Though I'm not apt to jump into things anymore. I just found out if I have a Medicare plan in an area, then move to a different zip code I'd have to check my plan is accepted in the new area. I've found out that with Medicare there's much you don't know unless you ask. Of course you have to have knowledge and information to know what to ask. Knowledge is power, for sure. It's been almost a year and the grieving keeps popping up. I guess it stands to reason after 50 years of life. It's not only the deceased ones lives we grieve, but that was our lives too, and the missing of the familiar. I think Nicole's idea of getting up, having coffee, and going back for zzzzzz's is the best idea so far lol.

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If Nicole's routine sounds good to you @mc6844 ...I say do it! You are the master of your own destiny and have the ability to choose what you want to do that makes you happy.

Yes, some Medicare plans appear attractive because of lower premiums and sometimes some additional service coverage, however portability can be a significant issue. Education and asking questions are essential tools for navigation and decision making.

Marcy

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EricC28201

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(4) Multiple losses in quick succession.

- Quick Succession meaning other loved ones pass while you are still grieving the earlier passing of a different loved one.

1 comment (Saturday 12/9/23)

💡 How do YOU stay POSITIVE when YOU want to GIVE UP? 🤔 Stop by and share! 😎

(Me) I try to remember those times in the past when I felt like giving up and didnot. And what SURPRISES came my way because I HUNG IN THERE! 💃💃💃

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Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1 . That sounds like a good time to write yourself a letter saying all of those things. When you have a downside day, pull it out for some self-encouragement.🙂

Marcy

6 comments (Saturday 12/9/23)

👣 Did YOU Take YOUR Steps?

(Me) Mine took me to the DREADED Dumpster and Mailbox TONIGHT! 😎 Hate going but KNOW if I DO NOT take it out WEEKLY, it will be SO RIPE... 🤮

I HOPE everyone gets some "rest" TONIGHT at bedtime.... 💙💙💙

K

KimberlyM389662

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117,182 steps and 21 flights of stairs today. My mom, God bless her came over and really helped me clean up my house. I'll end up paying for it tomorrow with my back. We are supposed to get some nasty rainy weather tomorrow with potential downpours and flooding. Glad that I don't have to go anywhere except the pharmacy. I feel sorry for everyone going to the Raven's game tomorrow. Yes I live in Baltimore and actually like my team, just not sure what I think of the hype surrounding our quarterback. I've seen worse but, I have also seen much better. We get to the playoffs and then he plays horribly and we get kicked out the first round, even when we win the division. Same thing happened to the Orioles this year. Good night my friend. My love to you and hope you have a good night. Mine have been a little rough and I have had some other things going on so that's why I haven't posted anything in a while. Here's our boy.

3 comments (Sunday 12/10/23)

Hi Kim @KimberlyM389662 !

I am SO GLAD to hear from you dear friend 💃💙💃💙💃💙

Lol, I see our boy is getting his HANDSOME SLEEP in 💙🐶💙🐕💙

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I've read through several posts and as always admire everyone's efforts, and the struggle to move forward in ways we can. I agree that it's not easy to restart a life, gain new interests or pick up on old ones. Keeping up with one's own health is a challenge but necessary to prevent problems. I'm past a lot of hobbies. Tried to get interested again, but it's a no go. I never had time to watch much TV in my life. So there are lots of old shows from less complicated eras that I haven't seen. I think I'm reminded of the saying 'there's a time for everything under the heavens...'

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Nicole@NicoleRetired2020FL , You are up late tonight!🤔

Marcy

1 comment (Thursday 12/7/23)

Lol, Marcy @MarcyW882921 - you know how that goes. But heading to go listen to my audiobook = possible zzz's 🙄🙄🙄

1 comment (Thursday 12/7/23)

🏡 Marcy @MarcyW882921 , any UPDATES on your "roof" 💙💙💙

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Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1 , I received a copy of a permit that was filed so I'm thinking I should be hearing something before too long.

Did you get my PM I sent on Tuesday?

Marcy

1 comment (Thursday 12/7/23)

My mind ran on you "just now" Bill @BillH490171 for a SAFE AND PEACEFUL trip THIS Tuesday 12/12/23 (mentioned in your post below). 💙💙💙

✏ (FRIDAY 12/1/23) Bill @BillH490171 wrote:
Interesting day for me as I signed the burial agreement to have my wife's ashes placed in the niche we bought a few years ago. She'll be near her mom and other family members. Its been 6 months and I'm ready for this next step. I'll drive up to Ohio on 12/12. The sun is shining now after a cold rainy morning. I know she would be happy and urge me to place her there. Seems like this year is a blur at times.

Hope you all have a great weekend and let the sun shine on your lives, Bill ✏

BillH490171

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Nicole, thank you and I'm hoping in an easy trip up, say and think my regards with two of my daughters, and then a drive back home.

Bill

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jonibee

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Through out the year I receive gifts like the one shown here from my deceased hubby via by a messenger( a member of our family.)...This one is very special because of the message on the enclosed card...He is with me in spirit..With Love from Tom....

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That's very nice Joni. Thank you for sharing your comfort and happiness. I'm sure loved ones are around in more ways we could know.

2 comments (Wednesday 12/6/23)

👥 For Those Of Us Who Are READY To MINGLE, what steps if any 🙄 are you taking to meet "new" people? 🤔

(Me/lol) Kind of ready but NOT for groups. I am being NICER to folks, but still have my GUARD up. My "only" child, a daughter is STILL the only HUMAN I trust. At age 65, I MAY never trust anyone else before I die. Too OLD for all the "drama and games" 😎