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Name: Joy
Birthday: May 13
Gender: Female
Status: Widowed
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Religion: Christian/Protestant
Location:
SOUTHAMPTON, Pennsylvania
United States
School:
Narberth Elementary, Narberth, PA
Ardmore Jr. High, Ardmore, PA
Lower Merion Sr. High (graduated 1969)
Montgomery Co. Com. College, Conshohocken, PA (the location at that time).
Work:
My last job was working in the finance office of a Title Agency, Lawyers Land Services, Inc. I was there for 9 LONG years
Prior to that, I worked at "The Money Store" (remember Phil Rizzuto?), for one of the Senior Vice Presidents...a dream job, he treated me like his granddaughter (I got away with almost anything!!).
Hometown(s):
Childhood in Narberth, PA
Married life in King of Prussia, PA
Warminster, PA
and now in Southampton, PA
Quote:
My own: "Life isn't easy, but it's our decision to either "Drive the car, or just go for the Ride".

RANDOM THOUGHTS ABOUT LIVING ALONE

4/21/209

I am starting to feel more like myself (the myself before Jimmy died), but one fo the things that really bothers me still is not being able to hug and be hugged by Jimmy.  We were very affectionate most of the time, and I MISS  HIS HUGS! 

My girlfriends are all really trying to help me cope.  They take me out to lunch or dinner.  But it's always just us girls.  There was one group of six couples that Jimmy and were a part .  Right after Jimmy died, the women started going out by ourselves, without the men.  I hope this doesn't sound strange, but I really would occasionally like to see the husbands as well.  I miss the male voice.  !  I finally told my dearest friend, please invite your husband the next time we meet for dinner.....he really makes me laugh! She was surprised that I asked, but when I explained the reason, she completely understood..

wedwose says:
Hello, I also miss the hugs...I have met some single folks, some are widowed and some are divorced, at a single group some years ago, and now we go dancing and socializing at singles dances in our area. Dancing slow dances helps to fill the void, of not having those hugs. See if you can locate a singles group in your area.. I hope it helps..
Posted: May 5, 2008 12:21PM EDT
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