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💡 Just For TODAY!

👤   Please REACH OUT to *1* GRIEVING person.

 

(A) Email/text/call (B) Visit (C) Invite to do something fun (D) Babysit/help around their house.

 

Grief & Loss Team 🤎🤗

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JUST FOR TODAY pat yourself on your back.

 

Why?  🤔

 

Because you made it through ANOTHER DAY in spite of your grief!!!  👍👍👍

 

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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Just For Today dawn has broken, the sun has risen and you have gotten out of bed. Whatever it is that you have done today, acknowledge your accomplishment with something (positive self-talk, a pat on the back, a hug).

 

Marcy

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Lol Bionic Marcy @MarcyW882921 , I have learn't to do SELF HUGS as I live by myself.

 

YOUR post was just what I NEEDED!!!

 

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

 


[*** MARCY wrote: Just For Today dawn has broken, the sun has risen and you have gotten out of bed. Whatever it is that you have done today, acknowledge your accomplishment with something (positive self-talk, a pat on the back, a hug). Marcy ***]
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Nicole @Winter2024 ,

Just wrap your right hand over your left shoulder and your left hand under your left should or vise versa and that is your self hug! Be sure to give yourself a squeeze when your hands are in place.😊🤗

 

Marcy

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That should be your left hand under your right shoulder!

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Yes we will MC @mc6844  🤗🤗🤗

 


[*** MC wrote: I care about all of you on the forum. Old and new, your pain is heard and you are valued. Your loss is the forums gain, giving hope and strength, and friendship to those who find their way here through the misty sea of grief. Thank you to all of you. We will find our way! ***]
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I care about all of you on the forum. Old and new, your pain is heard and you are valued. Your loss is the forums gain, giving hope and strength, and friendship to those who find their way here through the misty sea of grief. Thank you to all of you. We will find our way! 

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Usually I DO NOT do this, but I paid a $3 bill at Dollar Tree for the lady IN FRONT of me at the DOLLAR TREE register.

 

Her card was NOT working.

 

I asked how much BEFORE offering to pay.

 

Hey, I have NOT found my Florida Sugar Daddy as yet./lol  😂🤣

 

Anyway, JUST FOR TODAY I felt generous.

 

Nicole  👵

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Nicole @Winter2024 ,

What a kind thing to do! We need so much more of this in the world - recognizing the needs of others and doing what we can to help them. In the process, I hope your act of kindness made you feel better too.

Kudos to you for helping to make the world a better place!

 

Marcy

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I visited a neighbor yesterday who has been struggling with ongoing health issues. A visit means so much to people who can't get out for health/mobility issues! It was great to visit with her, it brightened her spirits, and she expressed such gratitude. ❤️😊Win, Win!

 

Marcy

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JUST FOR TODAY, I will gather the courage to do what is right and take the responsibility for my own actions.
~~ Abigail Van Buren

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I hope good things happen for everyone today. There's something good about each day. Yesterday I found a missing device. I stopped searching for it and it shows up! Go figure...

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Hello MC .....I hope good things happen for MC @mc6844 Too!......

and for the 'crew' >>>> Nicole @Winter2024 and Cadee @Cadee2719 and Marcy @MarcyW882921 and Jonibee @jonibee and everyone today, including Diane @DianeB887812 Welcome to this AARP Grief & Loss Forum site....

BTW.... I read many of your posts to familiarize with your situation, and will add more comments as I can,.... hope your days get better.... today... and over time!

Anyway....

Take care all y’all!

☮️  🌩🌦~Allen 🌈    🌞

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Thank you Allen   I'm not sure what your situation is, but if you're dealing with medical issues or pain I hope it lessens. I will remember you in 🙏 Take care!

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  Hope you are finding the care that you need to eliminate the pain.  Thank You for caring and concern.  Sometimes simply acknowledging someone is a gift.

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Thank you Allen for your thoughtfulness. Take care!

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Just for today I will smile at a stranger. I know those random smiles I receive from folks at Walmart each week does my "insides" some GOOD. Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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Just for today...I have straightened my living space, took care of financial responsibilities, attended two online classes, will spend time outside with a friend, and sing during a rehearsal tonight! Peace, stimulation, socialization, emotional well-being, gratefulness, and joy.

 

Marcy

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  I would love to her you sing.  I bet you have a beautiful voice.

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meant "hear"

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Just for today I will let the folks who show me kindness know how much this means to me. Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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Based on my circle of friends, I have an expanded perception of a grieving person. One who has lost a home in a storm, one who has lost the ability to engage in activities due to a physical ailment, and one who is aware that their brain is not functioning as it once did. Even though they are not grieving the death of a loved one, they are grieving a loss. If you have someone like this in your circle, reach out to them too. 🙂

Marcy

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 Beautifully said.

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Just for today I will try to remember my loved ones in a positive way. Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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I think that is very wise. Remembering the good times, and qualities of the loved ones that we appreciated. I think it makes it a little easier to move on from the grief while cherishing perhaps a specific memory. And I think the loved ones know  from where they are.

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I agree MC @mc6844 , Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

 


[*** MC wrote: I think that is very wise. Remembering the good times, and qualities of the loved ones that we appreciated. I think it makes it a little easier to move on from the grief while cherishing perhaps a specific memory. And I think the loved ones know  from where they are. ***]
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I had a good day yesterday - volunteering, visiting an elderly neighbor, and having dinner with a fellow widow's club member. I hope everyone else found some ways to make the holiday a little bit brighter.

 

Marcy 

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Just for today. Say no to what drains you further, say yes to what might offer even the smallest respite or support.

 

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Amen to this @Winter2024 !

 

Marcy

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