WE ARE SORRY for your loss 💛

[SummerOnTheWay1]

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Grief & Loss Team  🤗

[MichelleC103656]

I am so glad that things are getting better. It must be so difficult walking and getting around to do anything. I need to have my hip done sometime. I am not looking forward to that. I keep putting it off until a better time, but does that actually exist?  It is sometimes sad to let our vehicles go when we have had them for so long. They become like a member of the family. Stew and Nova spend most of the day outdoors when the weather is nice. They only come in to go to the bathroom, eat,and finally to sleep at night. The crock pot is bubbling over on the counter, I had better go check it out. You and Mister take care!  Hugs and Luv to you both! 🤗🐈😻😸🙂🐱😺

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎   [Saturday 3/7/26] Hmmm Michelle @MichelleC103656 , interesting as Mister "refuses" to use the litterbox I got him.

As far as sleeping inside at night, depends on the weather of course.

Oh NO!!! Have never had hip replaced but I have heard from folks who have. NOT fun at all. So sorry about this. 😪

*** Please keep me posted. Fingers crossed when you do "decide" to have it done - the process goes smoothly.

I am hoping to be able to drive in time to go to Dollar Tree after Easter to get my seeds. Can't beat 4 packs for a $1. 💃

Mister sends his luv as usual & GLAD your furbabies are well. 🐈💛🐈💛🐈💛

Nicole 🤗 

[MichelleC103656]

My Mom had both of her hips done years ago. The right one was nice and easy. It healed fast and good. We think that she waited too long to have the left one done. It never healed correctly. She had to use a cane or walker until the end. I will keep you updated. Thank you for the kind words. Oh, the litter box, we bought Bristol a couple new ones. She takes turns deciding to use one ,the other, or both. Okay, Jim just called from the grocery store. He was wondering what kind of ice cream to get for dessert. It is usually some kind of chocolate. I will say bye for now. Talk to you again soon! Hugs and Luv to you and Mister!  🤗🐈

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  [Saturday 3/7/26]

Dear James @JamesK33 , WE ARE THINKING about you my friend!!!

Luv,

Nicole 🤗 🤗 🤗 (Grief Forum)

[JamesK33]

The weather in North Carolina is just excellent!  It's around 4:30 in the afternoon and I was just thinking that today was a happy one.  I had both busy and lazy moments. 

The past week marked the two-year anniversary of my wife's passing.  I visited the grave site and placed springtime flowers.  I spoke with some of my friends and her friends. I miss my sweet lady, but I am working to rebuild my life. One that is different but yet familiar.  Does that make any sense?

[SummerOnTheWay1]

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌📎   ONE STEP may mean making sure YOU EAT today/tonight.

Sometimes OUR interest in food is gone along with the energy to face EACH day/night.

Luv,

Nicole  ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌  (Grief Forum)

[mc6844]

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@SummerOnTheWay1 wrote:

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌👣‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌  ONE STEP may mean making sure YOU EAT today/tonight.

Sometimes OUR interest in food is gone along with the energy to face EACH day/night.

Luv,

Nicole  ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌  (Grief Forum)

Nicole, I agree. It's definitely a challenge to keep up with a healthy diet. A frozen

meal, though processed, is better than chips or a candy bar. Add a salad, ready made. A few days of eating poorly takes the body  a while to catch up. There are also outreach programs like Meals on Wheels and Senior food resources to look into. Anyway, good luck to everyone on this topic! Taking care of ourselves is a weight lifted from the shoulders of those who love and care about us.

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[ChrisHarbuck101]

It has been 18 months since my loss. I'm grateful for the healing so far and look forward to happy days ahead! 

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  [Friday 2/20/26]

Dear Michelle @MichelleC103656  I am "thinking" about you!!!

Luv,

Nicole 🤗 🤗 🤗  (Grief Forum)

[MichelleC103656]

Hello, Nicole!  I have been thinking about you, too. We have had a crazy busy week. The grandkiddos had the week off, Presidents Day and Midwinter vacation. We have been taking care of our youngest daughter Korie's 2. Our 9 year old granddaughter, Scarlett, was sick with the flu. Her parents couldn't take any more time off from work. We were trying and hoping not to let her brother,Aiden, and ourselves get sick. It has been a long and tiring week. Thankfully, Scarlett felt so much better today. She is happy to at least have the weekend to enjoy before returning to school on Monday. I hope that you and Mister and everyone are doing well. Take care!  It is always so wonderful and nice to hear from you! 🐈😸😻😺🤗🙂🐱

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  [Friday 2/20/26] Oh my goodness Michelle @MichelleC103656 , what a week you had!!! 😱

SO GLAD everyone is feeling better. 🙃

I don't know IF you read the old posts about me falling on Black Ice on 12/6/25 fracturing my ankle in 2 places & the other old lady (2006 Hyundai Elantra) needing a Head Gasket as of 10/27/25.

Lol, so from October to NOW, it has been a DAILY "talk to myself" routine. 😅

Listening to motivational videos on free YouTube has helped & of course my boy Mister 🐈.

Anyway, hope to be back on the road in time to sow my Dollar Tree seeds after Easter.

In a Walking Boot finally after being in a cast for 6 weeks with sponge baths & physical therapy. GRATEFUL Medicare paid 100% for my Homecare.

Waiting on my mechanic to find a LOW MILEAGE engine and saving in the hopes of having enough when he does.

*** Mister as usual sends his luv. 😉

Luv,

Nicole 🤗 🤗 🤗  (Grief Team)

[MichelleC103656]

Oh,no, Nicole. I hadn't really been on here so much the last few months. I didn't know about any of that. I am so sorry. I am glad that you are doing better. Yes, my parents were always lucky that everything was paid 100% when they were in the hospital and after at home. That is such a blessing, especially with the way that things are going. We all send our love and prayers to you and Mister! Take care and God Bless! 🙏🤗🙂🐈😸😻🐱😺

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  [Sunday 2/15/26]

Michelle @MichelleC103656 , SO GOOD to hear from you my friend!!!

Yes, losing luv ones unexpectedly is NO fun at all.

GLAD to see the furbabies 🐈🐈🐈 are well. As usual Mister 🐈 sends his luv. My boy!!! 💛 

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

[MichelleC103656]

Yes,we are doing somewhat better. We had some nice holidays and are looking forward to more, and also several birthdays🎂. Jim's birthday is on March 1st. He will be 65. Our son-in -law ,Bryce, has his birthday on March 6. He will be 30. Our oldest girl cat, Bristol, will be 16 on April 4th. She has had some stomach problems over the last few months and has been taking a couple medications. She is doing a lot better. I hope that you and Mister had some nice holidays. It is always good to talk to you and hear from you!  Bye for now! 🐈😸🐱😻🙂💌

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  [2/15/26] Happy Birthday to them!!!

Michelle @MichelleC103656 , you are an INSPIRATION dear friend.

Why?

In spite of YOUR GRIEF, you are still "living" - something I struggle with sometimes.

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

[MichelleC103656]

Thank you, Nicole!  To so many of us on here, you are the inspiration, our inspiration. We know your story, your grief, and you still keep offering help and support to everyone. Hugs and love to you today and every day!🤗 💌

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  [2/15/26] Thank you SO MUCH Michelle @MichelleC103656 🤗

[MichelleC103656]

You are very welcome, Nicole!  I am so glad to know you and have you in my life. I hope that you have a good night and a great week!  I look forward to communicating with you again soon! Luv to you and your Mister!🐈😻

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  [2/14/26] Stop by when you can to encourage others [respond to THEIR POST] or ASK FOR SOME encouragement.

WE ALL have days/nights when we need this!!!

Luv,

Nicole ‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌ (Grief Forum)

[stevenallen12323]

Trust☆Jesus and let him lead and guide you. He will give you peace that passes all understand. GIVE ... 

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎   [2/14/26] Stop by to SHARE YOUR JOURNEY.

I will ALWAYS leave a comment in response to YOUR POST. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

Sharing "may" HELP with our healing and "may" also HELP another griever who stops by = members supporting members.

*** They will KNOW there are OTHERS out there and "may" find YOUR solutions to YOUR grief works for them. Thank you for CARING about others. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

Luv,

Nicole ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ (Grief Forum)

[mc6844]

I'm a little late today to stop by and wish my friends on the forum a nice Valentines Day. It may not be happy. That is ok. Not every day is happy. I find happiness in moments. I find peace in spirituality. Sometimes the practices of our youth can bring comfort and hope. And to remind us we are living in answered prayer. For all the times our prayers have been answered. Also, the night doesn't last but tomorrow is another day. Take care of yourselves.

[SummerOnTheWay1]

‌‌‌‌📎  Pet Owners!

Remember your furbabies are also GRIEVING!!!

So give them some EXTRA attention as you BOTH figure out what your next step is.

Mister, my cat makes sure I GET UP EVERY DAY and "snuggles" up beside me the rest of the day/night.

If you have a dog, maybe take them on a VERY LONG walk. It will help you BOTH.

Luv,

Nicole  ‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🤗‌‌‌‌  (Grief Forum)

[MichelleC103656]

Hey Nicole!  Just wanted to say Hello! You are so right about everything. I totally agree with our furbabies being sad and upset. My cat ,Bristol, was so lost without my parents and Jim's Mom. We are still grieving and just taking it day by day, week  by week, and month to month. It is so difficult when you weren't expecting someone to pass away and even when you knew that it was going to happen. I just wanted to say Hi and send hugs to you and Mister! 🐈😸😻😺 Take care! Talk to you soon! I am so glad to see that you are still here!🙂💌

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  [Friday 2/13/26]

@mc6844 You are in my "thoughts" TODAY!!!

Luv,

Nicole 🤗🤗🤗 (Grief Forum)

[mc6844]

• Thank you Nicole. You are in my thoughts too, and all in the forum. Thank you for your service to the grieving. Heaven sees you, and all on the forum I'm certain!

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎  Try to maintain your hobbies and interests.

There’s comfort in routine and getting back to the activities that bring you joy and connect you closer to others can help you come to terms with your loss and aid the grieving process.

[mc6844]

This is good to consider and perhaps getting interested in something new. Thank you! 

[SummerOnTheWay1]

📎   Inhibited grief!

This can happen when you don't take time to recognize or process your feelings of grief. It can lead to physical problems, such as panic attacks or trouble sleeping.

[mc6844]

Grief is indeed a process.