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Grief and loss are as normal as laughter and birth in our life experiences. But we all have different degrees of pain and pleasure. Let us hear your experience and how you cope.
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slim70 said:
on October 30, 2009 02:19 PM ET

Hello dear friends I have had three days of being snowed in here in Nebraska which allowed me to do too much thinking..I was thinking how I so dislike the word Widow and Widower as when I was in school I learned that the Widow spider mates and then destroys it's mate afterwards..It brought me to mind that maybe being a widow might have some of this effect on widowers as I find some of them are afraid to communicate with the oppisite sex as they mistakingly think we might need something more than a simple hug or a conversation..Most of we widows are probably well set in our lives having all our material needs met and are just looking for a companion as the loneless some times is so gut wrenching hard to deal with as a woman. Being a WIDOW of going on 16 months little did I know how very lonely life could be living alone and not having a, adult to just talk to just to hold hands go for a walk or laugh together.I mean no effence to you widowers that are friends here on our site as this was just a thought that went through my mind..I thank God for all my friends here that love and support each other..Thank you for listening..Hugs..Judy

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troubles replied to willshouse's Post #29 :
on November 1, 2009 09:22 PM ET

Tarcey,

I think I had posted some info before about going to the medium. I've been to a few mediums it's a lot to type with one finger and at age 69. But if you want me to call you or if you want to call me here is my cell # 973-479-4157.

Mike


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willshouse replied to troubles's Post #19 :
on November 1, 2009 07:54 PM ET

Hello troubles,  I wear not only my rings but also Will's.  His fingers were much larger than mine so I put his on first so mine keep his from sliding off my finger.  I tried wearing his ring on a chain around my neck for a brief time but discovered the extra weight was giving me headaches and causing soreness in my neck.  Will also has a black hills gold ring and one he got as a salesman, both of which he was very proud of.  I know he wanted our son, Scott, to have the Dodge ring and I offered it to him but he's not ready for it yet.  It's still very painful for Scott to think about.  I'm considering putting the black hills gold ring on a chain to wear around my neck.  I hope my separation from Will is brief as well.  Since I'm not yet 50 and my mother turned a healthy 83 in September, I fear it may be a longer wait than I feel ready to accept now. 

I'd be very interested to hear what the medium said to you!  That's so interesting to me!  I feel almost obsessed sometimes with death and what's in store for us, what Will is experiencing, etc.  If I knew of any mediums in our area, I'd sure be trying to figure out a way to afford a visit!  If you don't feel comfortable discussing it publicly, send me a private note, please.  I'd love to hear your story!  ~~Blessings, Tracey


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akboscacci replied to barbradunbar's Post #27 :
on November 1, 2009 06:47 PM ET

...You are too generous!

Trust me, if it were not for having gone through a 'failed' first marriage (to an alcoholic who, sad-to-say, eventually drank & smoked himself to death), leaving that marriage, having my teaching/counseling career in tact, and being blessed with a wonderful daughter to raise, I might not have grown and developed any strength that I (may) have today!

 

You are doing well; don't forget that!   Cheers, Anna


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barbradunbar replied to akboscacci's Post #25 :
on November 1, 2009 06:30 PM ET

You got a lot of living in those 8 yrs, as we did always together.............fishing, eatting out, fixing our house, enjoying our grandchildren, movies, vacations..........that is why i feel like a fish out of water, don't know how to start my new life, i know i have to, but so hard not to have anyone to share anything with...........you are a very stronge lady, & cheers to you....i think io have a ways to go, but hopefully i will get there......

Barbara

 

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barbradunbar replied to troubles's Post #19 :
on November 1, 2009 06:23 PM ET

I still wear my wedding ring, & i have my Richie's around my neck, he worked around heavey equipment & operated heavey machinery, & never took that ring off, they only time it came off was when he lost so much weight, it just fell off............i don't know what i will do down the road, but right now i feel they are where they should be...........everyone is different....................it is your choice & your choice alone to make........

Barbara


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akboscacci replied to barbradunbar's Post #24 :
on November 1, 2009 05:53 PM ET
edited on November 1, 2009 05:54 PM ET

Couples

Barbara ~ I truly do understand what you are saying!  During the past 6.5 years, I've shared 'much' spiritually with my late husband Ralph (&, from time to time, with my late parents); but, of course, it's not the same as sharing the event with the person, nor is it like sitting down w/h/him to discuss 'specifics'!  I'm very grateful to have friends in online groups (yahoo! & AARP Online Community Groups) with whom to share 'some' things at 'certain' times.  Remembering & writing, writing & remembering...wonderful blessings!

 

Ralph and I did practically everything together: played tennis & loved watching matches; enjoyed...football games (Saint Mary's College; Oakland Raiders; S.Francisco 49er's); alumni events in Moraga, Oakland, San Francisco, & Napa; lovely motor trips up the coast; Saturday morning coffee & newspapers at the local Starbuck's; shopping & lunch/dinner at Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek; camping, hiking, fishing in his stomping ground/Yosemite's Tuolomne Meadows/Tioga Pass; and, of course, cherished week-end/vacation time spent here at my home in Mariposa!

 

We met in 1989, married in 1993, he had his stroke in early 2001, & he died as 2002 was coming to a close; we did quite a bit of living in a relatively short while!  For these and other blessings, I am very grateful!     Cheers, Anna

 

  


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barbradunbar replied to akboscacci's Post #22 :
on November 1, 2009 05:02 PM ET

i am living in the house that i bought from them, i couldn't leave it.........maybe in time i will make a move, but not now it is to soon for me to make a decesion like that, every room i got into his handprint is there.........does it hurt........you bet it does.............do i cry...you bet i do..............infact i am crying right now, went to a Jet football game with our daughter, came home & he wasn't here to tell him all about it.........i miss that so much, nobody to share anything with.........

Barbara


Post #23
akboscacci replied to troubles's Post #19 :
on November 1, 2009 12:37 PM ET

...I have a very beautiful wedding band with 31 tiny diamonds in it; the setting is 'pave' (pronounced  <pa 'vay'> I believe). I love my wedding band! A couple of years ago, I had it sized larger for the ring finger on my right hand.  Everyone notices my ring & compliments me on it.  Cheers, Anna