👣 One Step At A Time...

Between April 2019 and March 2020 I lost my much old brother (almost 17 years older) who was and extra father figure to me, and 5 days later a cousin who used to live with us when I was a teenager, and then six weeks later my other brother needed emergency open heart surgery, in November my husband's aunt died (she was my first friend in his family), two weeks later my mother died, and three months after that I lost my husband.

As if that wasn't enough, I was dealing with empty nest syndrome from my daughter moving out in January 2019 and our son leaving in May 2020. And then, Covid 19 struck.

when I needed to be around people the most I couldn't. All I wanted to do was sit down and stop. I have two sisters, and if it wasn't for one of them I would probably have been lost. I also have cats who relied on me to survive. I focused on that and made sure I went out to my garden every single day and did work. One day, one step, at a time, year after year. 

I still have my moments, but it gets easier to cope with as time goes on. Focus on small things first so you don't get overwhelmed. My other pieces of advice are staying busy and maybe find a pet for companionship if you're able to do so. Keep on keeping on.

It's nice to see you're still here Nicole. My step is to keep going each day with daily tasks. And remember others who are suffering with loss or other things. Father's Day was not easy. Still decluttering lol. 

I agree. It's good to note each day what is not helping. 

My step is to thank those with a caring listening ear to others who need encouragement    

Thank you Nicole. It's so nice to see you here. Your dedication and help to others is so inspiring. I like the idea that to sit, is a strep. To check in at the forum is a step. I haven't been here in a while. It's a hopeful positive place. Thank you for being here!

Thank you Nicole. Food is energy. Protein each day is very important. 

Hey my sis. I was able to think about a good memory about my husband and actually smiled and laughed. I got a warm feeling enveloping me instead of pain and tears. It was a nice change for a while. Love you much. 

Because I have been granted another day of life, and I can get out of bed! 😊

Marcy

Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1 ,

I am getting things done! My roof is on, the gutter company is coming tomorrow, and the inspection company will be here on Wednesday. I've got this.

Marcy