"Dear Mary Jane,
Oh my goodness, what a wonderful experience for you to have! I have never had such a visit, though I believe I would welcome one from Larry and would hopefully feel the same calm accepting of his presence. The closest I have come is…"
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"Dear Mary Jane,
I'm going to listen to the song you mention - I keep hearing things on the radio that remind me immediately of Larry and can make me freeze and just let the memory wash over me so strongly it brings tears. He loved certain…"
"Dear Marsha,
I've been starting this post for days but get sidetracked. Seeing you here makes me smile and feel like there are still folks to talk to who "get it".
I'm so sorry about Booker, and you and Lulu will miss him…"
"Hello Pete, Well said my friend - good to hear from you"
"Hi Chicago Beard,
I'm glad you're with your new family in Houston and commiserate with the idea of digging yourselves out of boxes. I'm still doing that here over a year after our move, but I did bring an awful lot of stuff with me…"
"Hi everyone,
Steve and I are fine here in central NY state, fixing up the house and finding doctors - that was more challenging than expected!
Chicago, good luck with the move - our move was exhausting so I hope you have help!!! It will be great to…"
"Hi everyone,
Sara, it's good to hear from you - being busy is a blessing for us as it underlines our usefulness and worth whether in professional or personal capacity, so I'm happy for you. It's a good feeling to be needed.
Mary Jane,…"
"Hello Chicago Beard! How nice to hear from you and that you are engaged - congratulations.
I also want to express my wishes for everyone that you all have happy holidays - may we remember and be remembered, may we feed others and be fed, may…"
"Hi Sara,
Great to hear from you! Steve and I are doing well, preparing for winter in upstate NY which will be a big change from TX. We'll try to post photos here once we figure out how to get them from phone/camera to email access - gotta love…"
"Dear Trina,
Thank you so much for your kind words. During the months of June through early August I didn't have access to my desktop computer, and since my cell phone is not linked to my emails I was in a sort of cyber desert, relying on Steve…"
""Hello...is there anybody out there?"
I open with a line from Pink Floyd, although equally appropriate would be Judy Collins' "Who knows where the time goes?"
Yesterday would have been (or still is) Larry's and my 39th…"
"Dear Chicago Beard,
I have some life-long friends with whom I keep in touch, although sometimes literally years pass between conversations. When we do touch base, we always say the time doesn't matter, because we pick up where we left…"
"Hi Marsha,
I just want to add my wishes that you continue finding ways to keep busy, and that I completely agree that you never forget the day you lose your spouse. For me it was April 22nd, at 7:00 pm. This was the 7th anniversary for me, and there…"
"Chuck thank you for your kind and thoughtful welcoming words. I’m not a Taiper or a Texter much less like to play on my phone and I’m definitely not into any form of social media I find that any form of therapy or support groups via…"
"Hi again Jeanette,
After I posted I saw your question - hopefully someone who knows will reply because I honestly don't know the answer -
Has anyone here ever used zoom to chat here?
Chuck"
"Hello Jeanette,
I'm sorry for the loss that has brought you here to this group. I joined in 2015 and have found this to be a safe and supportive place as I struggled with my grief. If you wish to share anything with the group I assure you that…"
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- At 6:42pm on March 7, 2022,
Jeanette said…
- Chuck thank you for your kind and thoughtful welcoming words. I’m not a Taiper or a Texter much less like to play on my phone and I’m definitely not into any form of social media I find that any form of therapy or support groups via video chat feels more comfortable and genuine if you come across anything please let me know thank you
- At 11:15am on April 20, 2019,
DJ said…
Hey Chuck, I have to ask: what is the meaning of "1 4 3" on Larry's plaque?
DJ
(constant reader but infrequent poster in Bereaved Spouses)
- At 8:57am on September 6, 2017,
Cindy Slusser said…
Thanks Chuck, you words meant so much to me at this time.
Especially about going into a store, which i did yesterday and almost fell to pieces.I havent listened to music yet , as its just too much.
- At 10:34am on March 25, 2017,
Mary. Jane said…
- Hi Chuck. I hope this works. I am still not familiar with my IPad...I was soooo happy with my XP...but then I had to get a new Windows 7.5 or 8 or whatever it was, and finally had to switch to wifi...(I knew it was just a way for Big Brother to watch you LOL...yes I am an x hippie...hope that doesn,t bother you. And, no, I could not afford an IPad..when Bob got sick, my daughters boss Bought me this! Her father had died of cancer, but she was able to FaceTime him across the miles b4 he died and she wanted to do the same for my daughter. Ironically he died the next day after it arrived and we never got to use it.
I am going to make each of my posts short so if I loose them here, I won,t have poured my heart out for nothing.
I HAVE to tell you why I chose YOU to befriend...it was your PICTURE! I am guessing that is you and Larry? I took one look at that picture and to me, it looked EXACTLY like one of those pictures that come with a frame you buy in the store. It was wonderful. Which person are u? You will have to excuse me if I get information wrong...I have a very hard time focusing on who is who. Steve is your new love, right?
You can swear all you want with me. I don,t care. Words only have power if u let them. Ok I am going to see if this posts..if it does, I will send u a second post about who I am than you for responding.
- At 11:04pm on September 8, 2016,
elyse said…
- Chuck,Your message to Maureen was beautifully written as many as your posts are,but this one dated Sept.8 was most exceptional.
- At 7:18pm on July 21, 2016,
- Thank you for the kind words and the welcome into your group, This has been an extremely hard thing to go through, Again Thank you. Carol
- At 11:26am on July 5, 2016,
Sara Murphy said…
Hi Chuck. Thinking about you. Haven't seen any posts from you recently which has me worried. I'm aware you have health issues but if you're able to, please check in. I'm sending extra prayers your way.
Love Sara
- At 8:16pm on July 4, 2016,
Chuck, Are you OK? I haven't heard from you for a while and am concerned. Please check in when convenient. Thanks.
Love, Deb
- At 11:56am on May 25, 2016,
- Hello Chuck,I was wondering if you can answer one question,I'm not too familiar still with this site.
How do I get my"Blog post" to go back on top ? It dropped to bottom of my page.
thank you
- At 3:32pm on April 27, 2016,
- Chuck,Sorry to hear of your losses as well,especially last April of your husband.We all share similar feelings and I'm glad that I've found this group,I can say whatever may be on my mind without judgment and even if no one responds,it's good to release it.Some people/ family don't know what to say so I usually respond with I'm ok when anyone asks.elyse sister of Lee 6/13/59-5/28/14.I posted on the main wall a suggestion of each member posting this at end,so we can send a remembrance to each other,I thought it was a nice gesture,what do you think?
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