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

[Spring2025]

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

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Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  (Grief Forum)

[Spring2025]

🙃 Good Morning All!!!

How are you doing?

WE MADE IT THROUGH ANOTHER NIGHT. 👍

Lol, some of us are feeling like a truck "ran" over us. Yes, another "rough" night. I actually slept last night for the 1st time in days. GRATEFUL.

Well, 2025 has certainly made up for all those  WINTERS we didnot get any MAJOR snow here in Cave Spring, Virginia.

And yours truly learn't her LESSON about my HILL last month. Have NEVER not been able to get up my hill. Still LEARNING about Winter after MOVING from Florida. Come on SPRING!!! We had some days in the 60's last week. Even CLEANED and waxed my car (handwash and waxed,my therapy).

Anyway TODAY I am getting ALL errands done and STAYING inside my Studio Apt tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday.

On the OTHER hand 2025 brought some GOOD NEWS. 👍

So RELIEVED and I know she is too = daughter will NOT lose her Townhouse in Florida. Teased her about having 3 jobs instead of the 1 engineering job she use to have at L3Harris. Ironic I was pregnant with jer 38 years ago working for them in Florida. Back then they had NOT merged, was just Harris. Lived in Palm Bay, Florida and worked at Cape Canaveral. Yes, like my daughter - they lost a Government contract = major layoff. She was age 10 at the time. Melbourne where she was born and living has been hit really bad with these layoffs. Anyway, between her NEW jobs as an Al Tutor (working from home), part-time at Michaels (was seasonal last year,now regular part-timer) and maintaining a website for a non-profit (work from home) she is back on track.

Question for you guys. I have an OLD Samsumg Galaxy J3 my daughter had bought for me in 2018 (when she was finally able to pry my much loved Flip Phone out of my fingers). And YES, should have UPDATED like yesterday. But I have agreed that THIS DECEMBER I will. Guys, I hate phones, NEVER one to be on it. Anyway, any RECOMMENDATIONS on a replacement? Lol, getting OLDER we NEED to SEE stuff. I LUV my Galaxy J3 and had bought a battery last year when the ORIGINAL one had died. So here I am all "stressed" out TRYING to find my local T-Mobile location so they can REPLACE the battery. Lol, I am sure my already HIGH blood pressure was higher by the time I found it. GRATEFUL the two "youngsters" were NICE after I explained I had searched the internet,YouTube and still could NOT get the phone BACK off. 😭

In ending, growing OLD I guess. Had a VERY PAINFUL ultrasound done on my LEFT leg which has decided to cramp all the way up to my thigh. Test said my "circulation" was OKAY. 👍 But I still worry that it will happen while DRIVING. 😱 No need to run over someone. So far it happens "randomly" at night. Hell to get out of bed to WALK it off and tears are in my eyes..Yes, the s.it HURTS and lasts about 15 minites. Lol, feels like FOREVER!!!

Everyone, remember - OUR LUV ONES ARE ALWAYS WITH US.

*** Usually I proofread before posting, but it is nearly 8am ET for me. Need to shower, wash hair and head out BEFORE snow storm arrives. ***

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

[Spring2025]

📋 I just added an AARP article to the Grief & Loss forum.

Use link below to go to this forum.

https://community.aarp.org/t5/Grief-Loss/bd-p/GriefLoss

[Spring2025]

Members Helping Members, a place to help each other on OUR HEALING JOURNEY.

Some of us, it has been just days.

Others, years.

Grief has NO timetable and ALL are welcome!!!

Luv,

Nicole  ‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌  (Grief Forum)

[Spring2025]

Senior Moment - forgot to share. Guess what. Per this year's Medicare Bloodwork, I am NO longer pre-diabetic!!!

My walking EVERY DAY inside my Studio Apt & low carb mediterrean diet (followed my Medicare doctor's suggestion) paid off. 🙃

Anyone have any UPDATES to share? 🤔

[Spring2025]

📸 Picture Attached. Mister sends his luv. 🐈💛

[Spring2025]

😴 Wishing everyone rest tonight!!!

Lol, it has been a week of NOT sleeping for me. 🙄

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

[Spring2025]

📰 A late Happy New Year ALL!!!

The two months I "stepped away" really helped me to refocus on my passions.

Lol, all the drama with the AARP mod made me give up on a group that saved my life. Yes, you guys shared your journeys. Journeys that were not easy, but you did it. 👍

As I look back on how far we have ALL come, a smile comes to my face.

Gosh, some have moved to another state.

Some had to downsize.

Some had additional losses. 😭

All a part of OUR HEALING.

Lol, now let me shut up = yes, the chatterbox who wears your ears out. 😂🤣

Wishing ALL a year FULL of hope.

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

[Spring2025]

OUR FEBRUARY 2025 EVENTS!!!

Tell other grievers about these FREE AARP Grief & Loss "online" events. Available to AARP members and non-members. 🙃

Use the link below to obtain details (event name,about event,dates,available in ALL time zones-listed).

https://community.aarp.org/t5/Grief-Loss/FREE-AARP-quot-Grief-amp-Loss-quot-Online-Events-for-Non-Me...

[Spring2025]

Susan @SusanR479241, how are you doing? 🤗🤗🤗

[Spring2025]

MC @mc6844, how are you doing? 🤗🤗🤗

[Spring2025]

Lisa @LisaJP6763, how are you doing? 🤗🤗🤗

[Spring2025]

MKK @MkK700720 , how are you doing? 🤗🤗🤗

[Spring2025]

Shirley @sfsmith56 , how are you doing? 🤗🤗🤗

[Spring2025]

Jonibee @jonibee , nope not a football fan. 🙄 Hope your team wins!!! 🤗🤗🤗

YOU WROTE: Enjoy the football weekend if you're a football fan...And of course the coming Martin Luther Day and Valentines Day...I like the commercials on tv for the football game..

[Spring2025]

Marcy @MarcyW882921 , how are you doing? 🤗🤗🤗

[Spring2025]

Cadee @Cadee2719 , how are you doing? 🤗🤗🤗

[Spring2025]

Julie @JulieT507376 , how are you and Sadie 🐕 doing? 🤗🤗🤗

[Spring2025]

‌‌‌‌🤔‌‌‌‌  Any TOPICS you would like the GROUP to discuss? Or questions? Or anything YOU feel may HELP another griever?

Thanks,

Nicole  ‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌  (Grief Forum)

[Spring2025]

WE talk about OUR lives before our loss - our loss and life after our loss.

Some of us have family and/or friends in OUR lives. While others donot.

Some of us have PETS who give us a REASON to get out of bed. Hey, Mister [my cat] is so NOT missing a meal or his "cuddle" time. My boy. 💛

Stop by to chat and/or read - it will FILL you up, comfort and may make you giggle. Yes, WE still are grieving while CREATING a new life. A life where WE HONOR luv ones lost with OUR HEALING. 🤗🤗🤗

[Spring2025]

‌‌‌🙏‌‌‌  OUR PRAYER LIST!!!

Anyone need to be ADDED?

Nicole  ‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌  (Grief Forum)

[sfsmith56]

Hello:

My name is Shirley.  I have losses my entire family of origin plus many cousins, aunts, and uncles. I finally took the time to write about loss.  How it affects us. Ways to get through grief: remembering family, having community, and participating with others in meaningful events. As I wrote my book:  "Life After Death" Resilience, Identity, and Revelations During Grief and After Loss, I was able to experience much healing. I hope it is helpful to others as well:  https://a.co/d/59fEYkY

[Spring2025]

[2/7/25] Shirley @sfsmith56 , I hope you are able to get some book sales. Thanks for stopping by!!!

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

[Spring2025]

December 4, 2024.

Good Morning ALL!!!

I wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for all the support you guys have had for OUR GROUP.

With Julie @JulieT507376 & Sadie  🐕  all packed up, one more STRONGER griever READY to face what life has in store for HER. 👍

Wishing OUR dear sweet Julie & Sadie 🐕 all the best - the tears are flowing.

WE ALL HAVE SEASONS in our lives and mine has changed. Plan on "stepping away" until February 2025. I will be back!!! 🙃

I didnot want to disappear without explaining.

Cadee @Cadee2719 , I will keep an eye out for those DELICIOUS baked goods you are sending me. This touches my insides dear friend.

*** Everyone should have my email address & mailing address to stay in contact. ***

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

[jonibee]

I will miss your post but it's not goodbye it's until we meet again..Here's to the future...

[MkK700720]

Nicole I hope you stop by and let the group know how you are. Your dedication and support to many grieving is noteworthy. I can't always get on the site but offer support when I can. Thank you for your support and caring. Please take good care of yourself and Mister Kitty! 

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@Spring2025 wrote:

December 4, 2024.

Good Morning All!!!

I wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for all the support you guys have had for OUR GROUP.

With Julie @JulieT507376 & Sadie  🐕  all packed up, one more STRONGER griever - I am calling it quits.

Lol, this site is draining what spark I have left and to be honest, between dealing with AARP and wishing our dear sweet Julie & Sadie all the best - the tears are flowing.

WE ALL HAVE SEASONS in our lives and mine has changed.

I didnot want to disappear without explaining.

Cadee @Cadee2719 , I will keep an eye out for those DELICIOUS baked goods you are sending me. This touches my insides dear friend.

*** Everyone should have my email address & mailing address to stay in contact. ***

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[Spring2025]

[2/8/25] Hi @MkK700720 , Mister 🐈 is doing GREAT!!! Thanks for asking.

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

[MarcyW882921]

Nicole @Spring2025 ,

I understand seasons in our lives and how they change. You have been a constant champion for all of us grievers and I know I am truly grateful for all the support and caring you have shown to me! You will be sorely missed by those of us who know you and by those who will miss the opportunity to be touched by your kindness.

🤗🤗🤗

Marcy

[Cadee2719]

  Just wanted to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year.  🎄♥️

[Spring2025]

[2/8/25] Cadee @Cadee2719 , I know your Christmas 2024 was VERY SPECIAL = your brother and son were with you!!!

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)