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

SummerOnTheWay1 — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 01:36:35 GMT

THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL GRIEVERS NO MATTER HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN [years,days].

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Luv,

Nicole 💛

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MarcyW882921 — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:39:08 GMT

My jusband and I shared the same primary care doctor. On the numerous occasions when he was unable to go to medical appointments alone, I went with him. I spent a lot of time in the doctor's office and not under pleasant circumstances. Making an appointment for my own annual exam was one of the most difficult things I did after the passing of my husband. The thought of going to that office and talking with the doctor (as much as I like him) set off a wave of grief and sadness. I knew that making my appointment and going, was necessary as part of my self care. I wanted to keep my doctor so it had to be done. I went to the appointment and yes I cried when I started speaking with the doctor. He totally understood my response and that he was a trigger for me. I'm very grateful for the care he gave to my husband and for the understanding and ongoing care he provides to me.

Take care of yourself even if it means making some difficult decisions. Think it through and you will come up with a plan that is right for you.

Marcy

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JulieT507376 — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:03:45 GMT

Marcy I’m glad your doctor continues to support you. I seem to want to be around people that knew my husband in all his paths of life. They seem to understand my loss better than people that never knew him. Your shared doctor knows your pain.

I’m over powered with grief. First my husband died in December of 2023, next his mother that I was the care giver to passed in June of this year and several days ago I lost a day old great grand daughter. She was born with a tumor and was being prepared for surgery and died before. Next Saturday is mother-in-law funeral.

I continue to look for a silver lining in my life. Sadie my husband’s dog continues to be best friend. She allows me to smother her in hugs and kisses because I don’t have Mark anymore. She was sleeping with me but she rolled out of bed and hit the floor. Poor girl! She now only jumps up to say good night.

Ohhhhhh something must be bright and beautiful out there!

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jonibee — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:29:54 GMT

I know what you mean by having a hard time going to the same doctor because I too went through this and it was hard facing the doctor and staff..Yesterday would have been the anniversary of marriage of 65 years but I lost him after 63 years..a bitter-sweet day ..Because of my appt. for mapping of veins in preparation of todays surgery , I didn't have time to dwell on it..I look for today to be over in hopes of restoring normalness to my left leg..and down the line the other..I'm more worried about putting the darn compression stocking on even tho it has a zipper it's still tug and pull. Especialliy in the humid day that is expected..Oh well I have to think of the outcome from it..Thank You for your kind thoughts..

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:29:01 GMT

📎 You are welcome dear Jonibee @jonibee and YES, time for your PAIN to go away my friend. Time for YOU to be able to RETURN to life in whatever way YOU choose. Luv you, Nicole 🤗🤗🤗

[*** JONIBEE wrote: I know what you mean by having a hard time going to the same doctor because I too went through this and it was hard facing the doctor and staff..Yesterday would have been the anniversary of marriage of 65 years but I lost him after 63 years..a bitter-sweet day ..Because of my appt. for mapping of veins in preparation of todays surgery , I didn't have time to dwell on it..I look for today to be over in hopes of restoring normalness to my left leg..and down the line the other..I'm more worried about putting the darn compression stocking on even tho it has a zipper it's still tug and pull. Especialliy in the humid day that is expected..Oh well I have to think of the outcome from it..Thank You for your kind thoughts..***]

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jonibee — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:42:02 GMT

I will definately do that ..

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jonibee — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:02:23 GMT

The eyes are the picture of the soul..It makes you wonder what is this dog thinking or living its own memories..Such a wistful looking dog ..handsome and beautiful markings...

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Cadee2719 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:33:26 GMT

Wishing you well on your surgery. I guess going on 81 has brought on something similar for me. I thought I had a blood clot in my leg and have been unable to walk. Went to the cardiologist (took me 3 months to get an appointment) yesterday and he said it is not a blood clot. Thank God My next step is the rheumatologist that I see in November! I guess it is difficult for the heart to pump the blood through my body or I need different medication from the rheumatologist to eliminate all this pain. I have no idea what is causing the pain.

I have been using the compression stockings and the electronic boots trying to eliminate the pain. Getting old is h***. I hope all goes well for you as I know how difficult it is to walk when in such pain.

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Cadee2719 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:35:27 GMT

Beautiful dog.

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JulieT507376 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:47:29 GMT

Jonibee blessings on your surgery today❤️

Sadie does speak with her eyes. She keeps her eyes on me for sure. I think her daddy told her to when he was alone with her when he was passing. I can only imagine his conversation. She was all he had.

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:28:44 GMT

📎 OUR MISSING TEAM MEMBERS!!! ☹

Hmmm, I still have three MIA's - HOPING you guys will stop by when you feel up to it. MISSING YOU BIG TIME!!!

MC @mc6844 , Allen @Therapist4u and Kim @KimberlyM389662

Luv you,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗

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mc6844 — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:57:04 GMT

Thank you Nicole. I've missed all of you. In my thoughts and prayers. Lots of house stuff has been dealt with here. Very tiring. I wish you all well with your health and home and pets. I hope to stop by more often to see how you all are. Please take good care of yourselves. I'm sure your love ones have their eye on you always.

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:28:27 GMT

📎 Dear Jonibee @jonibee , I HOPE your surgery went well YESTERDAY dear friend. Luv you, Nicole 🤗🤗🤗

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jonibee — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 12:40:39 GMT

My surgery did go well and I'm on the road to recovery ...It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be...Great doctor and assistant...Have to keep my leg propped up and make sure I do some walking (which I did this a.m. around the yard)...I have to keep the ace bandages on the leg ankle to thigh for the next two weeks but get to take it off at bed time...The other leg will be done when their schedule allows for it..Thank You for your kind thoughts..Our wedding anniversary was on Sept 5th it would have been 65 yeara..I came home and my daughter pointed out one single small cluster of Bridal Wreath had bloomed facing the house...Now this bush generally blooms in early June..I take it as a sign that hubby was with me....She took a picture of it and I'll leave the bloom on the bush to go it's natural waiy...

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:27:32 GMT

📎 Keep stepping!!!

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:27:49 GMT

📎 GROUP DISCUSSION: Do YOU get signs from your luv ones?

In my "very humble" opinion, I feel IF we get quiet and just BE - our luv ones will let us know they are WITH US.

Now NOT everyone's WITH US will be the same.

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SummerOnTheWay1 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:27:11 GMT

📎 How is EVERYONE doing?

Jonibee @jonibee , MC @mc6844 , Julie @JulieT507376 , Cadee @Cadee2719 and Marcy @MarcyW882921 - I am here IF anyone needs me as usual.

Heading to Kroger later on. Got up at 6:30am ET to feed you know who. Wet food day much to his pleasure. I also have dry food days = good for what teeth he has. On those days, he is NOT happy with me and stalks me ALL DAY complaining. But finally eats when he is starving. My spoilt boy!!! 🙄🙄🙄

FIND YOUR PEACE AND DREAMS TODAY!!! 💃💃💃

We have made it this far and will CONTINUE on....

*** Don't forget we have a FREE Online Event for Members & Non-Members in 3 more days. Any questions, ask - be happy to help. 🙃 ***

TO ALL OUR MIA's and grievers, I HOPE you stop by when you feel up to it.

Luv you ALL very much,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗

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jonibee — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:33:32 GMT

I am slowly recooperating the leg felt better yesterday but today is a little stiff feeling of course the compression stocking tends to feel tight in places..I go for 1st follow up and will see what phys. asst. says..I did do walking around the yard and pulled some over growth left from Irises perhaps that's the reason of stiffness...My daughter and I will start walking on harder surfaces which should benefit both of us..To All may your troubles deminish and have a good day...

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Cadee2719 — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:08:26 GMT

Glad that all went well for you. Amazed that you are already up and walking around! What was involved with the surgery? Wishing you well.

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Cadee2719 — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:37:11 GMT

Good Morning All. Nicole I am so glad that you got that cat. He keeps you on your toes. 😁 No there are no feral cats around my home to take care of. However, there are a lot of kids and they make me laugh every day. My little friend, Cooper is coming to make cookies with me. i went out and purchased sprinkles galore, icing, etc. to decorate. Yesterday my brother called to tell me that he and his wife will come and spend Christmas with me which makes me happy. I am still hoping that my grandson will come to visit for Thanksgiving. I will be doing a lot of baking and cooking and I am glad. My daughter-in-law got the gravestone for my son's grave. I have arranged for flowers to be delivered each month to both my husband and son's graves. October 30 will be 2 years since I lost my husband, November 25 would have been our 63rd. wedding anniversary so it will be nice to have the distraction of people I love being here with me. The pain in my legs is still a mystery, unresolved. I see the rheumatologist in November and a family doctor in December. It has taken me MONTHS to get these appointments. This has been the most difficult part of my move to a new state. Also I did not know how affected we would be by the fires/smoke from Oregon, Canada and California!! Spent the whole month of August indoors with an air purifier running. Still adapting to new surroundings and experiences. Learning something new each day. I hope that you are able to find a place that you love, feel safe in and are at peace. Luv ya! ❤️