tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post3895171283900687004..comments2024-03-29T08:54:05.713-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Mini Trip: Part TwoMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-40164735929866717912013-08-17T09:13:07.062-04:002013-08-17T09:13:07.062-04:00Thank you Bella Rum! We sure have similar stories....Thank you Bella Rum! We sure have similar stories. My husband and I were a couple for 42 years. We moved twice in recent years and I share-cared my father for 5 years. We had a few very close friendships but they wane through no one's fault. It's just different when you're no longer part of a couple trying to hang around with couples.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-11927710692038055832013-08-17T09:07:15.148-04:002013-08-17T09:07:15.148-04:00I like how you put yourself out there. You invite ...I like how you put yourself out there. You invite these experiences. I know how spouses can come to depend on one another for friendship. After 43 years of marriage, several moves and 3 years of caring for my father, we've allowed some of our friendships to wane. I think it happens to a lot of people in our age bracket. I'm enjoying your blog very much. Bella Rumhttp://culdesacchronicles.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-60976460127645186592013-08-15T02:59:06.373-04:002013-08-15T02:59:06.373-04:00No two blogs or widow stories are the same. Beside...No two blogs or widow stories are the same. Besides, it keeps you busy when you can't sleep...that's what has me up at 3:00 in the morning now. I can't sleep! That always happens when I have to get up early in the morning. So I think I'd better give my pillow another try.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-46013605006380559362013-08-15T02:38:51.316-04:002013-08-15T02:38:51.316-04:00Funny you should mention my own blog! That's ...Funny you should mention my own blog! That's how I found yours (and a few others). But since you sound like my twin, I didn't think I wanted to reinvent the blog! <br /><br />P.S. You stay up late ... just like me! I love sleeping in.<br /><br />JB Lockharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777564891182607340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-45348081685118200272013-08-15T01:00:57.071-04:002013-08-15T01:00:57.071-04:00JB...If you crave a blog, you should start one. I ...JB...If you crave a blog, you should start one. I think writing one is very therapeutic. When I read back on my own and follow other widow blogs I can see growth and strength forming over time. I'm not sure it comes as quickly when you keep things bottled up inside. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-38175995097720385802013-08-15T00:49:06.598-04:002013-08-15T00:49:06.598-04:00So sorry to hear about your loss, JB. Three months...So sorry to hear about your loss, JB. Three months is such a short time to deal with all the emotions that come with such a life altering event. Be gentle with yourself, it does get better month by month.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-64443934090854456482013-08-15T00:12:02.445-04:002013-08-15T00:12:02.445-04:00I'm so happy I found your blog. My hubby of 2...I'm so happy I found your blog. My hubby of 29 years died in early May. I have been paralyzed, numb, confused and extremely sad for the past three months. Now I want to start moving forward and LAUGH again. My biggest challenge is like yours ... finding friends! No church, no clubs, new state as of two years ago ... THANK YOU for writing as often as you do. I crave a blog!!! Keep up JB Lockharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777564891182607340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21936987507353777002013-08-14T23:10:43.437-04:002013-08-14T23:10:43.437-04:00The lady who sets up the trips for the senior hall...The lady who sets up the trips for the senior hall does a good job of finding interesting things to see and do within our state's borders. She also takes a group to a foreign country every year, but that's not for me.<br /><br /><br /><br />Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-26678763039613424312013-08-14T21:56:33.107-04:002013-08-14T21:56:33.107-04:00How nice to take a nice trip and it was right next...How nice to take a nice trip and it was right next door--kind of. You don't have to traipse all over Europe to have a good time--not that I have traipsed, so what do I know? Nuttin'Honey. Glad you will get back to the Red Hat group--I hear they can be fun!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-38175425097515753892013-08-14T19:06:01.880-04:002013-08-14T19:06:01.880-04:00Thank you, Asha. I know you are absolutely right a...Thank you, Asha. I know you are absolutely right about missing the small windows if we look at the closed doors too long...great way to put it! Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-5317820283186391822013-08-14T18:53:47.035-04:002013-08-14T18:53:47.035-04:00Jean :
grab all those opportunities, I always fel...Jean :<br /><br />grab all those opportunities, I always felt that in the depth of despair sometimes we keep on looking at closed doors in our life far too long & miss seeing small open window God just opened right by it. <br /><br />I am so happy for you for all those windows.<br /><br />Asha<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-12124541197428036212013-08-14T14:07:44.801-04:002013-08-14T14:07:44.801-04:00I'm inspired! I already got an email inviting ...I'm inspired! I already got an email inviting me to a Red Hat potluck. Unfortunately, I have another commitment but I think I'll connect soon. The group has a 35 member limit so it will be easier to get to know people than at the senior center where their are over a hundred active members plus lots of occasional drop-ins. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-87074271682855371752013-08-14T13:43:14.385-04:002013-08-14T13:43:14.385-04:00How inspiring! How inspiring! GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.com