WE ARE SORRY about your loss 💛

[Thursday 10/15/26 8:07am ET]

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[Thursday 10/15/26 11am ET]

Thank you SO MUCH AARP for "releasing" this!!! 👍 Lol, I guess your spam software does NOT like me sometimes. 😂 Michelle @MichelleC103656 , here is the "missing" post. 👍

[Thursday 10/15/26]

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Meaning: The sentiment frames the night sky not as distant points of light, but as soft windows or openings in the heavens where departed loved ones look down, share their light, and offer comfort.

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I have heard this before. I always liked it and believe it. It gives me comfort and hope.🙂

[Thursday 10/15/26 2pm ET]

Oh YES Michelle @MichelleC103656 , looking up at the STARS last night as I was out "alone" looking for Mister = I KNEW Verl was making sure I was SAFE. Lol, for someone who is SCARED of snakes & coyotes (we have them across the street from the apt complex), I was out in the dark with NO fear. I didnot want to use a "flashlight" to draw attention my way. 💛🤗

[Wednesday 10/14/26 6:13pm ET]

Hello Dena @DenaAria , Josephine @JosephineG261368 , Marian @MarianS446683 , Gail @GailF119427 , Cecilia @CeciliaH401383 , @s988200m , @jbar4650 , @PaulW643687 , Sandy @sandyslaga & @dw53874168 !!!

How are YOU doing? 🤔

Grief & Loss Team 🤗

[Wednesday 10/14/26 10:14am ET]

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I ran across this just now & thought I would share it with you guys. 🤗💛

I APPRECIATE your "kudos" for TODAY Michelle @MichelleC103656 !!! 🤗💛

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Hey Nicole. We have been thinking about Mister. Has there been any change? We were just wondering. I told Jim. We are so worried about Mister. I hope that he will be alright. 🙏🐱

[Wednesday 10/14/26 6:33pm ET]

Thanks Michelle @MichelleC103656 for asking dear friend!!! 🤗💛

He finally came back outside to lay in one of my gardens. Brought his food & water out too. Neighbor brought over Goat Milk for cats. He ate some of the food. My neighbor wanted to take him to her cat's vet. She will check on him after work tomorrow. 📸[*** 2 Screenshots Attached] Lol, I donot have a Cat Door for my Studio Apt, so improvised. Giving him until sunset before I bring food, water & goat's milk (neighbor had for her cat) inside. And lock my door.

GROUP DISCUSSION!!!

The experts tell us that "exercise" helps us to sleep better & deal better with our loss. Are you exercising? If yes, we would luv to hear from you.

➡️[*** MY RESPONSE - (screenshot attached). I bought the attached book at Dollar Tree for $1.25 this week. Lol, now to get started. 👍

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I do exercise. I run, jog,walk, do pilates,and want to do more yoga. I will have to look for that book the next time I go shopping at our Dollar Tree. Thanks, Nicole. It looks interesting, and it is affordable. 🙂

[Wednesday 10/14/26 1:40pm ET]

Michelle @MichelleC103656 , so glad you posted. Has Stewie ever come inside moving slow & crying? I am worried Mister either ate something that didnot agree with him or someone abused him. We have lost so many of the people who cared about him after his owners moved in 2023 without him. He came home about 1:15pm. I wish he would stay inside all the time. But I guess he has been indoor/outside from previous owners (woman & man). Trying not to worry, but am. My poor boy. He is napping right now. I pulled some boxes away from his hiding place under my table so I can see him & check on him. 😢

[Tuesday 10/13/26]

ABOUT OUR GROUP!!!

Peer SUPPORT: Connect with others in similar situations. An active online community where members share stories and offer MUTUAL COMFORT.

[Tuesday 10/13/26]

🦃☃️ Create NEW traditions!!!

Instead of plugging through a family tradition that causes MORE PAIN, create a new tradition. Maybe Thanksgiving can happen at a restaurant. Go away for Christmas. Serve a different meal.

It’s all about trying things that work for YOU.

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This is what Jim and I started doing last year. We take the food for the holidays to our daughter Korie's house. She has a bigger house and more room for everyone, but she doesn't cook. The new arrangement works better for our family.

Thanks for your "kudos" Michelle @MichelleC103656 & participating in our group discussion!!! 💛🤗

[Tuesday 10/13/26]

👍‌‌ REMEMBER!!!

We will see our luv ones AGAIN.

Meanwhile, HONOR their "memory" with taking care of yourself (physically, mentally, emotionally).

Yes, WE MISS THEM EVERY DAY & NIGHT. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌😞‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

They are WITH US ALWAYS, seeing our "efforts" and luving us.

You got this my friend!!!

Luv,

Nicole ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ (Grief Forum)