Long & OT- You are all wonderful

Marlys in Indiana · 2006-08-17T22:51:48+00:00

Well, it has been 2 months since DH passed away( June 14th) and I am still a bit "in the pits" but holding my own. A number of people continue to tell me that I am a strong person and I will survive. Looks like I might, even though I, most assuredly, will miss the greatest love of my life. I had the best 11 yrs of my life with him and I will be ever grateful for that, but envious of those who have had such a wonderful husband and have had many more years than I have had with my beloved David.At least I have acquired 5 wonderful stepkids who think I'm pretty special also and they adore my DD and DGS. They truly consider us part of their "family". What more could I want due to circumstances, right!!!I will be moving into an apartment shortly - in the process right now. Glad to see that the entries for the new RCTQ directory won't be closing until I'm in the new apartment. How kewl is that!!!! I can get up-to-date just in time.Also, on Sept 9th I am having a birthday party for DH (yes, I know he has passed on). I have things that I need to give to his children and we are having an "honor day" in memory of him. It is the closest Saturday to his real birthday - the 13th. Thought his children would think I had lost my mind for sure, but each of them thought it was a fabulous idea, and so did my DD when I asked her and her fiancé to be there also. So we will have the party at my new apartment.DD has been living with me and helping me keep my mind "somewhat" out of the depths of despair, so to speak. But since she and her fiancé are buying the house, she is also eager for me to "evacuate" ASAP since she has many plans for changing things and has asked whether or not I would mind. Why should I care since she is going to be living here??!! I am not emotionally attached to the house although I had lived here since 1989. Also DH and I had planned on moving into this apartment anyhow.I also do need to get into the apartment and get back to quilting. I haven't...

Aug 17, 2006 23 Replies

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Mika 19 years ago

Marlys, my heart goes out to you. You are in my prayers and I'm sending hugs to you and your family.

Hugs, Mika

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Susan Torrens 19 years ago

Happy thoughts for you in your new apartment! Hope you can get back to quilting soon - I always turn to some sort of stitching to help me during difficult times.

-- Susan in Kingston ON staying cool quilting in the basement

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Pat in Virginia 19 years ago

Marlys, You don't often hear from me directly, but please remember I do keep your name on my prayer list. Good luck in the move to apartment. Hugs, Pat in Virginia

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TerriLee in WA 19 years ago

I am so glad to "hear" from you. Many prayers for your continued grief-healing process. I think the party is a wonderful plan - rather like a delayed wake, when everyone hopefully feels somewhat better. Be sure and let us know how your move goes, and when you get back to quilting, we want to see!!

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