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[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  Be patient: Understand that grief isn't linear and can resurface, especially around anniversaries or holidays; it's a process that can take months or years.

[MarcyW882921]

Amen to that!

Marcy

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  Marcy @MarcyW882921 , glad you stopped by!!! 💃

Went for xrays today. Go back on 20th to get a Walking Boot.

I am on my 3rd cast. First two I let the "youngsters" pick colors.

1st was green with sprinkles

2nd red with sprinkles.

Lol, everyone luved them at Kroger when I was riding around in their SCOOTER. Said they were festive. Told them the youngsters picked them.

Today, I picked paws = for my boy.

Learning to drive the SCOOTER was interesting & funny. Grateful folks understood I had NO idea what I was doing.

NOW I am a pro. 😉

Luv,

Nicole 💛🤗

[MarcyW882921]

Nicole,

I love the paws!❤️ I'm sorry that you had to get another cast and then have a boot to look forward to. Learning to ride the scooter at the supermarket was good exercise for your brain. It's great that you have become proficient at riding, and maybe you will give tutorials. LOL

Marcy

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  Dear Marcy @MarcyW882921 , I just received Post Office "email" notification that there is a CHRISTMAS CARD coming to my mailbox from you!!!

Unfortunately it will be AFTER Christmas before I can get it.

Girlfriend, I fell for the 1st time in my 67 years on Black Ice 12/6/25 & suppose to be on bed rest (cast, ankle fractured in 2 places).

My neighbors here in Virginia have been AWESOME & John Mark checks my mail & takes my trash out on Saturdays.

Cast should be off January 2nd. 💃

Anyway, fellow Florida Girl (lol, NOT old lady), I do still plan on moving back to Florida. So see you soon!!!

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  (Grief Forum)

[MarcyW882921]

Oh Nicole, I am so sorry to hear about your fall! I'm so glad you have some neighbors who can provide some needed support to you. I'm sending wishes for speedy healing so you can get that cast off on time.

You know I have to say it...we don't have ice here in FL! I do hope one day we will meet in person.

Marcy

[GailL1]

@SummerOnTheWay1 

So sorry that this happened to you, Nicole - Yes, that “black ice” is dangerous .  How long are you supposed to be on bed rest?  Glad you have some neighbors to help you out. 

Get better soon - 

Sending Well Wishes to you everyday.

[JaneCares]

Oh, Nicole! You are so kind and thoughtful to everyone you encounter, and now you need help. Sounds like the folks in Virginia are helping. Swift healing for you and your dear bones!

Jane

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  I am thinking about YOU  💛

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  (Grief Forum)

[MarcyW882921]

Thanks Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1 ! I think of you, and try to keep up with your postings. I'm doing all of my usual activities, and I add in a class, webinar, or meeting with friends too.

Marcy

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  Today is YOUR DAY = you determine the outcome!!!  💛

[MarcyW882921]

Thanks...it's good to see your presence @SummerOnTheWay1 !

Marcy

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  BE GOOD to yourself!!!

Sometimes losing a loved one means LESS to pay the bills.  ☹

But finding ways to FILL UP will keep us BALANCED (emotionally, spiritually, mentally).

Suggestion: So many FREE WAYS to do this. Just find WHAT fills YOU up. Me, bingeing on Agatha Christie Audiobooks (free on YouTube). Also helps me to catch a few zzz's on those nights I CANNOT SLEEP. My sleepaid.  ‌👍‌

Question: What self care are you doing?  🤔

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  (Grief Forum)

[MarcyW882921]

The local library is like a gold mine too! They have books, music, movies, and activities. You can also download books electronically if you can't make it to the actual library.

Marcy

[MarcyW882921]

Singing, taking classes, exercising, socializing, engaging with my spirituality, and making healthy food choices.

Marcy

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  I HOPE you have been able to find some support for YOUR journey.

It is SO HARD when we lose folks we CARE about.

Luv,

Nicole  ‌🤗‌‌🤗‌‌🤗  (Grief Forum)‌

[MarcyW882921]

And all kinds of other things too if we are mindful and look for them. I have been bombarded recently with angel numbers and find them very comforting.

Grief is a long difficult journey and finding any kind of bright spots along the way certainly helps. 🌞🌷⭐️🌕

Marcy

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  Dear sweet and strong Cadee @Cadee2719 thank you SO MUCH for your PM.

I am letting EVERYONE know while you are MIA at the moment, you did let me know you are still alive.

Hang in there my friend and know that we ALL admire your strength in spite of losing your hubbie, brother and son within a few months of each other.

I am looking forward to your NEXT visit when you feel up to it.

Luv and ADMIRE you my friend.

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  and  🤗🤗🤗

[MarcyW882921]

Love and hugs to our dear friend Cadee @Cadee2719  ! I hope whatever challenges you are facing will give you a break soon.

Marcy

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  It's Friday, on our way to the weekend.

To ALL GRIEVERS, know that your luv ones are ALWAYS with you as you travel on YOUR HEALING JOURNEY  🤗🤗🤗

[MarcyW882921]

Weekends can be tough. What do you have planned that may be a positive distraction? For me it's making a spiritual connection, volunteering, and participating in a bowling fundraiser. Whatever your plans, I hope they provide some grief relief and maybe even bring some joy to your heart. 

Marcy

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎 SO GOOD to hear from you dear Marcy @MarcyW882921 !!!  💃💃💃

Well Mr.  🐈  has provided a much needed relief from my GRIEVING and SO GRATEFUL.

Glad to hear you have a POSITIVE WEEKEND planned Bionic Marcy aka Ms. Chorus aka Ms. Zumba aka Ms. Tennis and Ms. Volunteer.

I am hoping Ms. Idaho aka Ms. Gourmet cook aka Cadee @Cadee2719 stops by to say hello. Lol, one BUSY lady these days and SO HAPPY her son moved when she did. NEW BEGINNINGS FOR THEM BOTH. As she said, she still has her MOMENTS like we all do. Losing her hubbie, son and brother within MONTHS OF EACH OTHER but ALWAYS gives us all luv and encouragement.

Luv you SO MUCH,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[MARCY wrote: Weekends can be tough. What do you have planned that may be a positive distraction? For me it's making a spiritual connection, volunteering, and participating in a bowling fundraiser. Whatever your plans, I hope they provide some grief relief and maybe even bring some joy to your heart. Marcy ***]

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[MarcyW882921]

I'm so glad Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1 that Mr. Cat has been helpful in relieving some of your grief. There is research to show many human conditions benefit from people interactioning with animals. 

Marcy

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  I  just changed my USERNAME. Heading to change AVATAR too.

Lol, it is me Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[MarcyW882921]

Thanks for a double heads up Nicole @SummerOnTheWay1!

Marcy

[SummerOnTheWay1]

👣  1 Step At A Time!!!

[DianeB887812]

THAT put a smile on my face!

I was just dealing with a network issue and the first thing I see is that hug and kiss. 

Thank you my friend. 

[Underbat]

Hello everyone, this thread's purpose is to offer support for those grieving and suffering a loss, wether recent or in the past.

Please keep the thread on topic, and treat EVERYONE with respect.

Please reply in thread to keep it all tidy, and refrain from breaching the guidelines which we expect you all to abide by.

Thanks everyone

[Cadee2719]

  I think sharing thoughts on caring for oneself, making doctor appointments (and the difficulty in doing so), discussing relocating, dealing with finances and life's decisions are all important issues to discuss.  These are all a part of being alone and having to make big decisions for ourselves (perhaps for the very first time).  Once one "accepts" the reality of being alone, it is difficult to have to make these decisions for ourselves ALONE.  Hearing how others do it and have done it has been extremely helpful to me.  Accepting the loss is NOT the end of this journey.  Listening to tapes and reading books does not always offer the personal touch needed at times.   Having someone make us smile and knowing there are people out there that truly do care about you is a gift.