💡 Just For TODAY!

[Anonymous]

👤   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 🤎🤗

[SpringIsHereVA]

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌💡‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌  A Suggestion!!!

For those of us who are parenting on OUR OWN, remember no matter how old our children are - THEY NEED US.

So take care of yourself (medical appointments, sleep, eat, hydrate and so on) FOR THEM.  ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌💛‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

Luv,

Nicole  ‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌  (Grief Forum)

[SpringIsHereVA]

Just for Today: I will be Happy. This assumes that what Abraham Lincoln said is true, that “most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Happiness is from Within; it is not a matter of Externals. STEVE K.

[SpringIsHereVA]

‌‌‌‌💡‌‌‌‌  A Suggestion!!!

Explore YOUR area to find spots that may bring you COMFORT.

Some of us DREAD the old familiar hangouts we had with our luv ones.

Maybe one day WE will be able to visit them WITHOUT tears. But until then, EACH day maybe "act" like a TOURIST.

SO MANY possibilities out there.

SO MANY new friends to meet.

You got this!!!  ‌‌‌‌💛‌‌‌

Luv,

Nicole  ‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌  (Grief Forum)‌

[SpringIsHereVA]

Just For Today - take some time to reflect on how far YOU have come.

Hey, YOU picked up the pieces.

You did what was needed.

And NOW it is time to BREATHE.

The HARD part is over.

NOW to figure out the NEXT stage of your journey without your luv one.

YOU GOT THIS my friend.  ‌‌‌👍‌‌‌

Luv,

Nicole  ‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌  (Grief Forum)

[SpringIsHereVA]

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌💡‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌  A Suggestion!!!

Need a vacation from YOUR THOUGHTS?

Listen to another griever during a visit to see them OR call/text/email them "asking" them IF they need anything.

This works for me.  ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌💛‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

Luv,

Nicole  ‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌  (Grief Forum)

[SpringIsHereVA]

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌💡‌‌‌‌‌‌  A Suggestion!!!

NOT Sleeping At Nights?

Try to "nap" during the day.

Why?

Even a FEW MINUTES of "shut eye" will help with YOUR sadness.  ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌💛‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

Luv,

Nicole  ‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌  (Grief Forum)

[SpringIsHereVA]

‌‌‌💡‌‌‌  Just For Today - pat yourself on your back for NEVER giving up on your journey!!!

I am SO PROUD of you my friend(s).

Luv,

Nicole  ‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌  (Grief Forum)

[SpringIsHereVA]

♻️  Just For Today: Look UP at the sky & KNOW that YOUR luv one is looking down at YOU. ‌💛‌

Has zero to do with religion or no religion.

It has to do with THEM SEEING YOU - LUVING YOU & looking forward to the time you join them.

Some of us believe the STARS at night are there to REMIND us of this.

Pick YOUR reminder. You got this my friend!!!

Luv,

Nicole  ‌🤗‌‌🤗‌‌🤗‌  (Grief Forum)

[MarcyW882921]

Initially, I was too overwhelmed to see the signs and reminders. In time, I began looking for them and found they were there all along. Now I see them regularly and find them comforting and reassuring. 

Marcy

[SpringIsHereVA]

Me too Marcy @MarcyW882921 !!! For example this morning was a VERY HEAVY beginning to my day [dealing with possible kidney issues like my mother, now deceased]. Lol, I was good so far. And get this, I see my Medicare Doctor in 5 days. I NEEDED a "reminder" of this & got it. Yes, my usual "wind" in the trees outside the one window in my Studio Apt. NOW I AM READY to go deal with Walmart's Customer Service VERY LONG LINE.  👍

As usual, your visits ADD so much to my day/night. Thank you!!!  💛

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  (Grief Forum)

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➡️[*** Marcy wrote:

Initially, I was too overwhelmed to see the signs and reminders. In time, I began looking for them and found they were there all along. Now I see them regularly and find them comforting and reassuring. 

Marcy ***]

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[MarcyW882921]

Nicole @SpringIsHereVA,

I'm sorry to hear about your potential kidney issues. It's great that you got your reminder and will be following up with your doctor. It's all part of knowing our family history and taking care of ourselves. Hopefully, your Walmart Customer Service adventure went well.

Marcy

[SpringIsHereVA]

Thanks Marcy @MarcyW882921 . Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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➡️[*** Marcy wrote:

Nicole, I'm sorry to hear about your potential kidney issues. It's great that you got your reminder and will be following up with your doctor. It's all part of knowing our family history and taking care of ourselves. Hopefully, your Walmart Customer Service adventure went well.

Marcy ***]

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[SpringIsHereVA]

‌‌A Suggestion!!!

On those days when YOU ARE FEELING ISOLATED, take a walk in the nearest mall in your area. You will be pleasantly surprised when STRANGERS "smile" at you. Some may even "chat" with you.

It works for me here in Virginia as a retiree with NO family here.

TIP: Just be OPEN = say hello and smile.  ‌💛‌

[MarcyW882921]

Nicole @SpringIsHereVA ,

Good idea. It gets you out of the house and among people. You can choose how much or how little you want to interact with others, but there are opportunities available.

Marcy

[SpringIsHereVA]

JUST FOR TODAY pat yourself on your back.

Why?  🤔

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

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[MarcyW882921]

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

[SpringIsHereVA]

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  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** 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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[MarcyW882921]

Nicole @SpringIsHereVA ,

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

[MarcyW882921]

That should be your left hand under your right shoulder!

[SpringIsHereVA]

Yes we will MC @mc6844  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** 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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[mc6844]

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! 

[SpringIsHereVA]

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  👵

[MarcyW882921]

Nicole @SpringIsHereVA ,

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

[MarcyW882921]

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

[SpringIsHereVA]

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

[mc6844]

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...

[Therapist4u]

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

and for the 'crew' >>>> Nicole @SpringIsHereVA 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 🌈  ⛵  🌞

[MkK700720]

Allen how are you? Each time I dropped in to the forum I haven't seen a new post of you. Hope you're ok. 

[mc6844]

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!