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”
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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)”
Throw Back Thursday…
Throwing it back to life before COVID… I miss life before COVID. Things I want to do: Go to church! Shop without having to follow stupid arrows and without having to wear a mask! Drink a mule, wine, a beer, a whatever at an actual bar with actual people! Hug, I want to hug allContinue reading “Throw Back Thursday…”
Trust Without Borders
An internet friend (@JustLaurenM on IG) gifted me with this beautiful sign. This sign will eventually be replacing the wedding photos on my bedroom wall. I’m slowly turning 𝐨𝐮𝐫 apartment into my own little space. A space that still honors the memory of my husband yet doesn’t overwhelm me with sadness withContinue reading “Trust Without Borders”
The Edge of 40
Here I stand at the edge of 40… Last year on my (38th) birthday I wrote: ”I’m so excited for whatever this year may bring”… And now I almost regret those words. Had I known it was my very last year I’d enjoy with my husband here on earth, I would haveContinue reading “The Edge of 40”
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