tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662336582303073160.post4710499163303053372..comments2023-10-24T07:58:32.880-05:00Comments on aka Nancy Drew: Ike wrap-up and other stuffjessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02598544917785126150noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662336582303073160.post-80371433257475923472008-10-07T17:00:00.000-05:002008-10-07T17:00:00.000-05:00Dear Jessica,I'm sending you a hug, and I feel for...Dear Jessica,<BR/><BR/>I'm sending you a hug, and I feel for you. You are moving forward (much faster than I have--in February it will be 2 years.) You're an inspiration to me. There are no easy words, but you've got it right: it sucks! <BR/><BR/>I've treasured every card and note I've come across. Instead of tossing them, I've got them in a memory box. On these special anniversary dates, I can remember how much I loved and was loved. Athough I'm still not ready to date, I do feel that I'm capable of loving again. Still not ready to put all the pictures and mementos away, though. Until I can do that, I'm not truly able to open my heart up. <BR/><BR/>Greg seems like he was a wonderful husband and man. Your love was unique and special. I know you'll never forget that.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875495143678170111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662336582303073160.post-65450411772868323292008-10-07T08:53:00.000-05:002008-10-07T08:53:00.000-05:00J - thanks for your kind words. I always read your...J - thanks for your kind words. I always read your blog. We have the SM (Stephens Ministry) in my church, too. I am glad that you are reaching out to others, because I also am trying to do that. There are women in my W/W meetup group who have lost their spouses 4 - 6 years ago and are just now venturing out into some kind of socializing. I think I did the right thing by seeking out this group and offering whatever support I can, because I do get something back from that. For every time I feel bad for myself, I will hear of someone who has had a higher wall to climb, a longer bridge to cross. And that helps me put it all into perspective.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the hug and the "hi"!jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02598544917785126150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662336582303073160.post-87078010859613195812008-10-06T23:01:00.000-05:002008-10-06T23:01:00.000-05:00I am sending you a hug the only way I can .... unt...I am sending you a hug the only way I can .... until we meet and I can give you one in person.<BR/>Yes, it sucks. Totally. I'm sorry that you're having to go through his birthday and your anniversary this sucky month. When I had my birthday in June I was really ticked that I was now older than he got. <BR/>And I SO relate to the whole "dating" quotes. I used to say that all of the time. "THANK GOD I'm not in the dating world! I just could NOT do that!". I'm still not in that world and the thought makes me nauseous. Who knows, though, what God has in store? <BR/>Just wanted to say hi and I'm out here.Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00949809367923657970noreply@blogger.com