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[mc6844]

Cadee I am so sorry for your losses. We can't know the why of things while we're still traveling this earthly path. But I have faith that everyone is safe wherever they are right now. We hear that we have to be strong. We hear that a lot. The people who love and care about us don't care if we're  strong. Sometimes we just can't. I just learned I can't walk on eggshells anymore. I feel a little lighter. I guess that's what growth is in this life we're in. Take care.

[Anonymous]

1 comment(3/16/23) How are you TODAY @mc6844 ? 🤎🤗

[mc6844]

Good thank you, Nicole. Thankful for what I can do. I hope you're doing well. Take care.

[Anonymous]

1 comment(3/16/23) How are you TODAY @jonibee ? 🤎🤗

[jonibee]

I'm doing okay still going through that storage closet and deciding what to donate and what stays..It's been keeping me busy as this is the 3rd or 4th collection for the Vietnam Vets..I will be preparing the St. Patricks' Day dinner for my daughters who visit daily and perhaps my sister will come..This is a yearly ritual and my husband always enjoyed getting together with our oldest son and grandson for a toast served in Irish shot glasses, hopefully it will be done this year in his memory...He too enjoyed the Irish fare and I usually make Irish Soda bread ...It will be a bittersweet day for all of us...

[Anonymous]

1 comment(3/16/23) Kathy @BeatleloverKT how are you TODAY? 🤎🤗

[BeatleloverKT]

I am good. Almost 100% pain free. Time 

to get moving lol! Thanks for asking 💜

[Anonymous]

3 comments(3/14/23) 😴 Going offline...

[Therapist4u]

Going offline... 🖐

🎶Baby come back🎵 😊

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4uSzrsOQr8

[Anonymous]

1 comment(3/15/23) Lol Allen @Therapist4u 😂🤣 Nicole 🙃

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➡️@Therapist4u wrote:

Going offline... 🖐

🎶Baby come back🎵 😊

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4uSzrsOQr8⬅️

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[Therapist4u]

I fixed the link to the song 🎤....somehow the AARP editor didn't like it... lol😀

[mc6844]

Thank you again Nicole. I do have a tip for the forum that might be helpful. I found that when I finally got some dreaded tasks done 

my anxiety decreased significantly. I think the effects of longterm caregiving needs attention. It's probably on mark that people can get PTSD from caregiving. Thank you for letting me share.

[Anonymous]

9 comments(3/13/23)

🔊    Good Morning my friends!

Just a "quick" heads up and a thank you too!

I have had some changes (good changes) in my life this week and will NOT be on this site as much as I have been.

Lol, yes, had NO "real" life here in Virginia and as you saw, LIVED in this AWESOME and "caring" AARP Grief & Loss Forum. 🙄

When we are "ready", life "brings" HEALTHY humans into your life! 😉

Losing John (my "special" friend) last year August 2022 took a toll on me ever CARING again.

Well another human has been knocking on my door and finally opened it. He has been keeping me busy and has become another "special" friend.

I will ALWAYS "check in" on you guys I promise, but will NO longer have a "room" here/lol 😂🤣

Luv you ALL,

Nicole 🤎🤗

[KM547318]

Hi Nicole

Happy God has sent you a huge blessing.  Thank you for your caring and compassionate participation. Yes I truly appreciate your help and kindness

Kristine

[jonibee]

There's a saying when one door closes another one opens...So happy for you that you opened that door and allowed someone to become your new friend..😉

[mc6844]

I like that saying too. Thank you for sharing it. It's hopeful and positive.

[MarcyW882921]

Nicole,

Wow talk about good things happening. This is wonderful news and I am very happy for you! Wishing you the best with your new "special" friend. Your consistency will be missed on this forum, but I trust you will check in on us from time to time.

Marcy

[mc6844]

Much good fortune and happiness to you Nicole. Thank you for your kind welcome and lovely caring.

[CatherineS641676]

You have to know we are all so happy for you. Please keep us in your thoughts and check in from time to time. We appreciate all of your caring posts. Rock on, our dear Nocole. 

[CatherineS641676]

Sorry for the name misspell.❤️

[Anonymous]

1 comment(3/13/23) Lol, I do it ALL the time Catherine @CatherineS641676 and my "pain" in you know what 😉 Android feels a NEED to replace what I WANT it to be. 😤 Nicole 🤎🤗

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➡️@CatherineS641676 wrote:

Sorry for the name misspell.❤️⬅️ 

[CatherineS641676]

SAME!!!! And Android for me also-I absolutely hate auto-correct,\. Happy Trails, and may those one steps at a time be hops, skips, and jumps!

[BeatleloverKT]

Wishes for happiness 💜

[mc6844]

Thank you Nicole. All you lovely people are in my thoughts. And my prayers for your health and well being.

[jonibee]

I am doing okay every day is different...I am still going through stuff to make room for my daughter who will be moving back home soon..I was going through books that I want to donate and after putting the books in a bag I came back to the spare room and saw a piece of paper on the floor..I picked it up and it was a printed message that I had at one time cut out and forgot about it  read as follows: "To Those I Love"...When I am gone, just release me, let me go-so I can move into my afterglow~ You mustn't tie me down with your tears; let's be happy that we had so many years~I gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness.  I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must,then let your grief be comforted with trust.~ It's only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart.~And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home"..the author is unknown I had a good cry as I read these words but comfort it did give me ..Hopefully it will give you the same after reading it...Have a nice day....

[MarcyW882921]

Yes a good cry, but some comfort as well. Thank you!

[LeeS4949]

Beautiful !!!!!!

[mc6844]

And how are you Nicole?

[mc6844]

Thank you Nicole for your kind words. Dealing with bouts of anxiety. Haven't had that in over 30 yrs. So that surprised me. It is a blessing to stop into a forum such as this. Don't have to walk on eggshells or people please. There are those who have no idea what it's like to lose a longtime partner. May they never have to find out. I try to reply and offer something to the people here. Though I just might get to a few each time I'm on. When you all say you've had a rough day or few days I know exactly what you mean. And how you feel. I hope things get better for everyone. That some happiness comes into your lives. Something good can always happen!

[Anonymous]

1 comment(3/11/23)

➡️Thank you for your kudo Kathy @BeatleloverKT ⬅️

Kathy@BeatleloverKT , how are you TODAY? 🤔

Nicole 🤎🤗