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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 🤗

[SuzanneS949035]

Hello Nicole,

Went to the funeral home to sign creation papers.   Trying to sort thru all the financial things and try not to worry.

Thank you for your group, I sincerely appreciate you.

Suzanne

[MarcyW882921]

Suzanne @SuzanneS949035 you have one thing marked off of your list of things to take care of. It can be overwhelming so prioritize the items and work your way through them at a pace you can handle. Some things can't be done until you have death certificates so those will have to wait. Hopefully your funeral director gave you a list to follow and you will feel your burden lighten as you check them off as being done.

You will get through this.

Marcy

[SuzanneS949035]

Suzanne

Thank you, they actually gave me the link for AARP which I already had since I've been a member.

One day I cry the next I can't today is the crying day I think, I finally slept last night after a week, I know he just died Sunday but it still seems so unreal.

He's had many health issues and I have a health background but no one prepared us that the end was here.

His kids are grown and so are mine, hugs to you too.

the future seems so uncertain, unfortunately after I retired I no longer had great life insurance for him and once we were going to his health was too bad.

Thank you again, sincerely

Suzanne 

[SpringIsHereVA]

WE will always miss them but as we MOVE FORWARD there will be less tears and more smiles when we think of them.  ‌🤗‌‌🤗‌‌🤗‌

[SuzanneS949035]

 Thank you, those words are very helpful.   Looking forward to reaching the smiles.

[SpringIsHereVA]

Migraines are NO FUN Marcy, hope you feel better SOON!!!  🤗🤗🤗

[*** MARCY wrote: I didn't sleep well last night and it triggered a creepy migraine today. I hate giving in to it so I'm fighting it the best I can. ‌😩‌

Marcy ***]

[mc6844]

Marcy, I hope your feeling better!

[MarcyW882921]

I didn't sleep well last night and it triggered a creepy migraine today. I hate giving in to it so I'm fighting it the best I can. 😩

Marcy

[SpringIsHereVA]

Yes, it can be Virginia @VirginiaC26708 !!!

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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At times its very hard ***]

[VirginiaC26708]

At times its very hard

[SpringIsHereVA]

You are WELCOME Virginia @VirginiaC26708 !!!

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** VIRGINIA wrote: x thank You ***]

[VirginiaC26708]

x thank You

[SpringIsHereVA]

AARP Expert Amy @agoyer has some WISDOM to share after her losses.  🤗🤗🤗

I have "pasted" the link BELOW to her post in OUR GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP located in the AARP Friends & Family Forum. She is ALWAYS there for us grievers and welcomes questions. Thank you Amy!!!

*** Lol, it takes about 1 minute for link to take you DIRECTLY to her post.  🙄  ***

https://community.aarp.org/t5/Friends-Family/A-Place-To-Be-With-OTHERS-Who-Are-Grieving-WE-support-e...

[agoyer]

@SpringIsHereVA Thank you! And thank you for all that you do! 

[SpringIsHereVA]

♻️  [Thursday 9/5/24 10:51am ET]

Okay guys, I MISS YOU ALL!!!

Since we are NO longer allowed to continue with Our Daily Chat Thread here in the Grief Forum - AARP had suggested STARTING one in their Friends & Family Forum.

Lol, I had told them NO ONE posts there anymore and forum has died over the years.  🙄🙄🙄

But, how about we give it a try???

Any takers???

I am heading out to library down my hill to hopefully hand wash my car in PEACE. Yes, need me some of that. Here at apartment way too many folks want to borrow my ears. NOT TODAY.

I am heading to PM the Grief Team (well, before we disbanded last month due to new rules).

I can set up a NEW THREAD there for us to CONTINUE to nurture each other on Our Healing Journeys!!!  💃💃💃

Luv you ALL my friends,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[SpringIsHereVA]

[Thursday 9/5/24 1:32pm ET]

Marcy @MarcyW882921 , Cadee @Cadee2719 and MC @mc6844 - I just got a response from Jonibee @jonibee via PM/private message. She is INTERESTED and having surgery tomorrow. I will set things up tonight and let you know HOW TO FIND IT in case you want to follow us.  🙄🙄🙄

Luv you ALL my friends,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[mc6844]

Thank you Nicole. House, car stuff have been taking up my time. I hope you are all well. I keep you in my prayers. Thank you for all your help and support. I'm interested in your chat link too! I'm sorry for everyone's loss. Please take care 

[GailL1]

@SpringIsHereVA 

I am sure that you will make a success of it with your dedication and spirit.  

You mentioned a couple of words in a post not too long ago concerning going to the Friends and Family board with this sort of discussion. I thought these two word captured exactly what you and others here are trying to accomplish - the words were “MOVING FORWARD”, I believe, and it is an important aspect of life after loss - a more long term quest whether emotional, mentally, physically, logistically or just those everyday decisions that have to be made. 

Think you said it well here on 08/29/2024 (7:42 pm)

https://community.aarp.org/t5/Grief-Loss/I-m-still-here-Good-news-finally/m-p/2567652#M15131 

Good Luck 

[SpringIsHereVA]

You are welcome MC @mc6844 and thank you for yours!!!

Luv you my friend,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** MC wrote: Thank you for all your support Nicole! ❤️  ***]

[mc6844]

Thank you for all your support Nicole! ❤️ 

[SpringIsHereVA]

Dear Jonibee @jonibee and Cadee@Cadee2719 I miss hearing from you dear friends and hope you are BOTH doing well on your JOURNEY OF HEALING  🤗🤗🤗

You guys have lost luv ones who are SO PROUD of what you have accomplished while grieving.

MY thoughts stay with you!!!

Luv you VERY MUCH,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  and  🤗🤗🤗

[jonibee]

Just taking a moment to say hello and things are proceeding as they should..I have 3 upcoming appts and then there is the waiting time for diag anf primary care visit..So Until all this happens within this month & next, I will be hoping for a good outcome regarding my health. Thank You for inquiring as to how I'm doing..Hoping all is well with you too...

[SpringIsHereVA]

So GOOD to hear from you dear Jonibee @jonibee !!!  💃💃💃

Found out TODAY I have pre-diabetes and need to exercise and do a Mediterrean diet.  🙄🙄🙄

So between GRIEVING - slum landlord, I need to figure out WHERE to move to. This move will help me with my grieving, depression and anger. Thanks for asking dear friend.

Luv you VERY MUCH,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** JONIBEE@ wrote: Just taking a moment to say hello and things are proceeding as they should..I have 3 upcoming appts and then there is the waiting time for diag anf primary care visit..So Until all this happens within this month & next, I will be hoping for a good outcome regarding my health. Thank You for inquiring as to how I'm doing..Hoping all is well with you too... ***]

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[MarcyW882921]

Nicole @SpringIsHereVA ,

So sorry to hear your pre-diabetes news. I wish you were here so I could support you in your lifestyle changes. Keep exploring and I hope you find the right location to ease your emotional and physical burdens.

🤗

Marcy

[SpringIsHereVA]

Thank you dear Marcy @MarcyW882921 and you stay in my thoughts for your migraines dear friend. Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** MARCY wrote: Nicole,

So sorry to hear your pre-diabetes news. I wish you were here so I could support you in your lifestyle changes. Keep exploring and I hope you find the right location to ease your emotional and physical burdens.

🤗

Marcy ***]

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[mc6844]

Sorry to hear, Nicole. I think the problems bring the grieving out again. We may remember loved ones who helped us with certain things. Maybe a grandmother who prepared good food for us. Or a loved one who could fix cars and washing machines. Especially when they break all at once. But those people aren't there anymore. And we have to trust what we got to work with. Times like this make me feel all at odds. I'm looking for that support that isn't there. Even a partner or spouse that was terminally ill was still a source of emotional support in some way or other. Even if it was in remembrance of what they once were. All the stuff, the decisions can be exhausting. Why do they have to happen all at once. Lol. 

[SpringIsHereVA]

MC @mc6844 , thank you and I agree my friend!!! Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** MC wrote: Sorry to hear, Nicole. I think the problems bring the grieving out again. We may remember loved ones who helped us with certain things. Maybe a grandmother who prepared good food for us. Or a loved one who could fix cars and washing machines. Especially when they break all at once. But those people aren't there anymore. And we have to trust what we got to work with. Times like this make me feel all at odds. I'm looking for that support that isn't there. Even a partner or spouse that was terminally ill was still a source of emotional support in some way or other. Even if it was in remembrance of what they once were. All the stuff, the decisions can be exhausting. Why do they have to happen all at once. Lol. ***]

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[SpringIsHereVA]

I am laughing NOW MC @mc6844 as being prediabetic, I had to give up my weekly ice cream and cake.  🙄🙄🙄

It was NOT FUNNY when my doctor told me.

Anyway, I did READ online and TODAY at Kroger I picked up some plain greek yogurt  😭😭😭  and my usual bananas. I figured THIS TIME I will slice up the banana and add to yogurt. Usually I get the FLAVORED yogurt and eat banana separetly.

SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!  💃💃💃

Luv you my friend,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  and  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** MC wrote: Sorry to hear, Nicole. I think the problems bring the grieving out again. We may remember loved ones who helped us with certain things. Maybe a grandmother who prepared good food for us. Or a loved one who could fix cars and washing machines. Especially when they break all at once. But those people aren't there anymore. And we have to trust what we got to work with. Times like this make me feel all at odds. I'm looking for that support that isn't there. Even a partner or spouse that was terminally ill was still a source of emotional support in some way or other. Even if it was in remembrance of what they once were. All the stuff, the decisions can be exhausting. Why do they have to happen all at once. Lol. ***]

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[MarcyW882921]

I love a smoothie that I make with ½ of a frozen banana, frozen strawberries, peaches, or mango, cottage cheese, and almond milk. I throw in a few ice cubes and mix it in a Ninja. It is just like soft serve ice cream for me! 🍦😋

Great for self-care and comfort!

Marcy

[Cadee2719]

 Thank You Marcy.  Went to the store to buy all the ingredients.  Your saying it is just like soft serve ice cream was the trick for me.  I LOVE soft serve ice cream.  😁