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๐ค WE are thinking of YOU! Please Stop By To See Us :)
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WE cry, rejoice, talk, share!
Whatever YOU need, WE are here for YOU.
***YOU are a very SPECIAL person and WE want to hear from YOU***
Grief & Loss Team ๐ค
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In my humble opinion, WE WILL ALWAYS miss our luv ones until the day WE JOIN THEM.
So NEVER feel guilty for this and take 1 Step At A Time ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ when you FEEL like your INSIDES are hurting and those TEARS have arrived.
There is NO SECRET out there to CANCEL this, but IF we can APPRECIATE the times we are able to MOVE FORWARD - soon we will do so IN SPITE of the tears and heartache I promise.
Luv you all,
Nicole ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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THE EXPERTS TELL US TO FIND WAYS TO DO THE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE THAT WE DO NOT WANT TO DO. HMMM, WHAT WAYS ARE YOU FINDING AS YOU CONTINUE ON YOUR JOURNEY? THANKS, NICOLE ๐ค๐ค๐ค
(5/14/24) Me - my car has been the DIRTIEST one in the Parking Lot where I live. And to be honest, didnot care. Lol, I am sure it was the topic of this Month's Gossip Session. Anyway, AFTER returning from Walmart today and BEFORE I unpacked bags - I wiped down car. It was raining lightly, perfect for a Car Wash Session. Maybe I will do a Wax Session at some point. At least she is clean for now. 1 Step At A Time ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ
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SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO HELPS US ON THOSE DAYS WHEN THERE IS NONE. WELL, THAT IS MY OPINION! ANY THOUGHTS? THANKS, NICOLE ๐ค๐ค๐ค
(5/12/24) Me - at age 66 this year 2024, now understand "delayed gratification" and how it works. I use to be the "instant gratification" type and then wondered why it was INSTANT!!! Remember my Friend Dalinda who is dealing with Cancer? She told me she luvs Camping. Lol, when I asked about snakes ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ, her response - I don't care, I luv it. Wow, made me think of ways to live my life as she is. She will be taking vacation time the end of this month. About 3 weeks more. Meanwhile this age 50+ Walmart Employee I see "sometimes" when I Grocery Shop on Tuesdays - is ALWAYS working hard UNLOADING stuff, HELPING customers with a SMILE. I saw her last Tuesday ๐๐๐ and she gave me a "peek" under her wool cap - she is so EXCITED her hair is finally growing back. ๐๐๐
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IN BETWEEN OUR TEARS/SADNESS, IT IS GOOD MENTALLY/EMOTIONALLY/SPIRITUALLY TO STEP AWAY FROM OUR CIRCUMSTANCES!!! TELL US ABOUT YOUR PLANNED OR ALREADY DONE STEPPING AWAY. THANKS, NICOLE ๐ค๐ค๐ค
Me - now that my Utility Room Floor is no longer flooding, I can Step Away without rushing back to replace the Absorbent Snakes I had bought. ๐๐๐ Luv ONE DAY TRIPS to explore neighboring cities to the one I live in (Virginia). ๐
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https://community.aarp.org/t5/Grief-Loss/Just-For-TODAY/m-p/2474449#M1178
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HOBBIES help us to ESCAPE our thoughts and maybe meet new people or reconnect with folks we lost contact with. Are you pursuing any hobbies? Tell us about them when you can! Thanks, Nicole ๐ค๐ค๐ค
(5/20/24) Me - had dug out my hobbies last year and still looking at them. But I made a promise to myself THIS YEAR 2024 would be the year to get moving. I luv completing the Variety Puzzle Books they sell each year. Totally EXCITING stopping by the Magazine Rack to see the NEWEST edition. Also had started reading up on the moon, sun and so on. Need to continue this 2023 Project. There are other stuff, but these two are a start. ๐
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Life has a way of bringing people we NEED into OUR LIVES.
[1] It maybe for us to ADD to their life with OUR TIME (listening and sharing).
[2] It maybe for them to ADD to our lives.
Either way, PAY ATTENTION to life and what it is TELLING you as you travel today/tonight!!! ๐
When you do, your INSIDES feel better in my opinion.
Knock, knock - OPEN that door...
Luv you,
Nicole ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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Call, visit, text, email and so on TODAY the folks you CARE ABOUT.
Why?
Tomorrow is NOT PROMISED...
Luv you,
Nicole ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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YOU ARE SPECIAL!!!
NEVER compare yourself to OTHERS. ๐๐๐
[1] Some of us are Group Folks. Support Groups and OTHER Group Activities have ADDED meaning to lives.
[2] Some are NOT. I fall into this group. Alone Time & One-On-One Interactions = groups stress me out. Maybe that will change, who knows.
[3] Just travel YOUR PATH YOUR WAY.
[4] There will be "suggestions" on this site and WE have to use what WORKS FOR US. And ignore the rest. Nothing wrong with that!!! ๐๐๐
[5] YOU ARE DOING GREAT & I am honored to have you visit and post. ๐๐๐
Luv You,
Nicole ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION AND/OR A TOPIC YOU WOULD LIKE US TO DISCUSS?
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Thanks,
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Stop by to chat when you feel up to it.
NO rules or judgement here.
We support everyone who stops by.
OUR WELCOME MAT IS ALWAYS OUTSIDE OUR DOOR.
The Grief & Loss Team ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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โป๏ธโป๏ธ 1 comment (5/18/24) REMEMBER THE SAYING AND PRAYER ABOUT STUFF AND PEOPLE WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER? HOW ARE YOU DEALING WITH THESE SITUATIONS RIGHT NOW? THANKS, NICOLE ๐ค๐ค๐ค
Me - my right now have NO CONTROL OVER are my Neighbors From H.ll Above Me. I won't lie and say I like them. I don't!!! ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ It has been H.LL with all 3 sets of neighbors above me since moving in 2018. Luv my Cute Studio Apt in the Virginia hills but NO MORE neighbors next to me when I move. Until then, MY MUSIC keeps me SANE.
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LOL, I HATE ANYTHING WITH THE WORD EXERCISE IN IT. BUT WHATEVER FORM YOU DO (IF ANY ๐) DOES HELP WITH MOVING FORWARD ๐. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS & ARE YOU EXERCISING? THANKS, NICOLE ๐ค๐ค๐ค
Me - I like to Walk and need to get back into it. Nature relaxes me. When I am feeling energetic (NOT lazy) I do stretches and dance to my favorite 70's jams.
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Did you know that a SELF-CARE ROUTINE helps us on OUR Healing Journeys? Tell us about YOUR ROUTINE!!! Thanks, Nicole ๐ค๐ค๐ค
I treat myself to Glade Candles. ๐๐๐ When the candles will NO LONGER BURN, I use a sharp knife to scrape a "little" of the remaining candle out and INTO my "tiny" wax burner. I am in heaven... ๐
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๐ Remember, listening to someone costs zero and you have made that person feel wanted and cared for.
YES, we all receive the stuff that cost money (money, giftcards, flowers, condolence cards/notes) BUT I know how much being listened to has WARMED my insides!!!
So think of someone TODAY who may be NEEDING your ear...
Thanks,
Nicole ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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IT IS A SUBJECT I AND MY DAUGHTER USE TO AVOID UNTIL SHE LOST HER FATHER. NOW SHE UNDERSTANDS WHY I HAD TOLD HER WHERE EVERYTHING IS FOR WHEN I PASS. WHAT DO YOU HAVE SET UP SO FAR FOR YOURSELF? ๐ค ANY TIPS TO SHARE? ๐ค
Me - I set up an area on my bookshelf for ALL legal documents. I am working on the cremation end of things. MY TIP: Try NOT to dwell on your passing as we ALL will one day. Just TRY to remember the ones we leave behind will be GRIEVING. Anything we can do while still ALIVE to make things easier shows we LUV them!!! ๐๐๐
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I HAVE NEVER SET UP ANY MEMORIAL SERVICES OR ATTENDED ANY. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SET ONE UP AND/OR ATTENDED ONE - ANY FEEDBACK FOR THE REST OF US? ๐ค
[1] Maybe tips to set one up.
[2] Maybe what you liked and/or disliked about the ones you attended.
Thanks,
Nicole ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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FYI: IF you see a VERY OLD discussion that YOU would like to ADD your "comment" to - please do!!!
They will have this symbol at the beginning of each OLD DISCUSSION. โป๏ธ
WE WELCOME all "input" at anytime...
Thanks,
Nicole ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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HOW ARE YOU STAYING HEALTHY? THANKS, NICOLE ๐ค๐ค๐ค
Me - lol, TRYING to leave ALL junk food alone. I have been making and keeping ALL medical appointments in spite of hating visiting the dentist. Really NICE people, I just hate going. I am still working on sleep and appetite issues. But as we ALWAYS say, 1 Step At A Time ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ
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We ATTRACT what we are.
We ATTRACT what we focus on (our thoughts).
IF we want our lives to CHANGE, we have to work on ourselves and our thoughts.
[1] Want KINDER folks in your life, practice being kind to others.
[2] Want your DREAMS to happen, EVERY DAY focus on them and BELIEVE in them.
Worked for me!!! ๐๐๐
Luv you guys,
Nicole ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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SOMETIMES WE FORGET TO THANK LIFE FOR BRINGING KIND AND CARING FOLKS INTO OUR LIVES. WELL GUESS WHAT? MORE WILL ENTER OUR LIVES WHEN WE DO! ๐ TELL US ABOUT THE FOLKS WHO HAVE ENTERED YOUR LIFE AND MADE A DIFFERENCE. THANKS, NICOLE ๐ค๐ค๐ค
(5/14/24) Me - I have always liked my own company after being an only child for 7 years before my 1st of 2 brothers arrived. We lived in the country. But two people did ENTER MY LIFE recently and REMINDED me that I am luvable and cared for. My NEW Property Manager Josh who is fixing my Cute Studio Apartment after years (since 2018) of NO REPAIRS. And Dalinda who you guys know about. In fact I saw her today!!! ๐๐๐
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https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/how-to-deal-with-loneliness-in-retirement/
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