Tag Archives: grief

Then, Now, Forward

now what? Now what do I do? There has always been you, calling me, checking on me and James. You’ve called me lecturing me on my walks through the woods, and how I need to be careful. All of those … Continue reading

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Peace, Be Still and Know

They say do not look back except to see how far you have come, because you are no longer there. You are no longer that person. Life and life experiences have changed you. It is up to you, as to … Continue reading

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Life Can Be Like Yellow Brick Road, Complete with Scary Things. We can Still Be Happy

Day 58– page 58- over due I really, really need to get my yard cleaned up. Mother Nature, would you please hold off on anything falling from the sky for a while so that my yard will dry out and … Continue reading

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Adjusting

Day 57– page 57 adjusting This was originally written in 2019, I want to revisit and see where and how things are different. Here, just eight days away from six years. So yeah, its been almost two (six) years. Maybe, … Continue reading

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Finding My Way Even When the Lessons are Hard

This was originally written in 2019. I’m adapting and changing for today’s thoughts and emotions. Day 51– page 51– Standing alone I never dated in high school. I was too immature, too socially inept, too different for the guys to … Continue reading

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I Didn’t Know Then, But I Do Know Now In the Very Least, I am Learning

December 29th, 2016 He was still home when I got in from work, but he told me he had to go. I helped him gather up the things he was taking with him, things that he had needed here while … Continue reading

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I Know My Worth

Damn that voice in my head. I’m struggling right now. I was fine, somewhat, earlier in the day. I went to have a bone density test done, and that went well. I guess. Even though the jeans I wore had … Continue reading

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Reminder to “Be Still…”

When you are trying so hard to ignore the words that are causing unintentional hurt. When you hint, but the hints are not recognized. When every word they speak is like a knife driving deeper but you take it because … Continue reading

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What Dances in Your Potato Salad

  I share this story from time to time. I can’t recall now how long ago it has been, but I’ll guess nearly ten since my husband has been gone over five years. It still makes me smile. This is … Continue reading

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Memories and Growth

Memories can be an amazing gauge. How far have you come?  Have you healed? Have you grown? Have you distanced yourself from the pain you felt back then, whether it was physical, mental or emotional? That is one of the … Continue reading

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