And just like that… One whole year that the world has turned without his existence. Some days it seems like 5 days ago and others it seems like 50 yrs. Life has slowly started to make some sort of sense again. Though some days I’m still dumbfounded and wonder if this actually happened. I missContinue reading “Year One”
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The Secret Santa Tie
I am my boss’s Secret Santa, talk about pressure! I got him candy, some silly socks as requested and I handcrafted decor for his office.But as I was reading his profile, this tie came to mind! And so I gifted him my husband’s tie. This is what I wrote on the note: I believe giftsContinue reading “The Secret Santa Tie”
In a complicated relationship…
In a complicated relationship with…Grief.About two months ago I decided it was time.Time to wear my wedding rings differently.Wearing them on my left hand just felt fake. Like I was in denial. But not wearing them at all wasn’t an option. So I’ve been wearing them on my right hand. On the days when theContinue reading “In a complicated relationship…”
You Are Worthy Of New Beginnings
Welcome to my bedroom. I did it! All but one photo came down.No more wedding, His & Her’s bedroom wall. It’s now just HERS. I changed the bedding to bright, happy florals. My mom made me pillowcases out of two of his shirts, and I kept his pillow case that still smells like him toContinue reading “You Are Worthy Of New Beginnings”
6 Months of Healing
Shortly after his passing, the world began to fall apart. Not surprising.His presence made THAT much of an impact on this world. Six months ago I couldn’t even picture surviving the 5 minutes ahead of me. Somehow, I’ve managed to do it for six whole months! In the last six months, I’ve had a lotContinue reading “6 Months of Healing”
The Year of Firsts – Our Wedding Anniversary
How to honor him on this 7th wedding anniversary? When honestly all I want to do is stay in bed and cry. But how would that honor him? I can’t think of anything except for honoring him by remembering the way he loved me. Man did this man L-O-V-E me! On our 4th anniversary, heContinue reading “The Year of Firsts – Our Wedding Anniversary”
Dreading July 6th
I’ve been avoiding Greta. This chick has been trying to get in for the last week or so. Ugh! So, last night I let her in. I realized she’ll likely be here for a week or so since our 7th wedding anniversary is coming up on July 6th. Fine, Greta!You can stay for a week,Continue reading “Dreading July 6th”
International Widows Day
What do these 3 brides have in common? The 3 of us belong to a club that none of us EVER signed up for… The Young Widows Club. I met these two amazingly strong women through this (unofficial) club (their stories below) . The three of us lost our husbands 3 days apart of eachContinue reading “International Widows Day”
1OO Days of Grief
It’s amazing how much progress one can make in 100 days! Maybe this is why the first 100th day of school is often celebrated in elementary schools. 100 days makes a huge difference when one puts in their work! And grief work is hard work! As I’ve mentioned before, I’m so grateful for everyone who hasContinue reading “1OO Days of Grief”
I’m still standing (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I ventured out today! All by myself! Pre-grief Mimi would venture out all the time! Especially while Wes was at work. But not since his passing. Granted the world has been closed since two weeks after his passing (which has helped speed up the grief process), but I couldn’t even fathom getting to the pointContinue reading “I’m still standing (yeah, yeah, yeah)”
