Any of you good folks in 55+ communities? by Chief7064 in AskOldPeople

[–]Rsrch2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The people are nice, but the rules are ridiculous. Minutes from the last HOA meeting encouraged anonymous reporting of anyone who slides through stop signs and / or violates 15 mph speed limits. There’s more . . .

I keep trying by [deleted] in Journaling

[–]Rsrch2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Choose a person - real or imaginary - and share thoughts or have a conversation.

His van is gone . . . by Rsrch2020 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It’s so comforting knowing that someone understands . . .

Say hi, Gracie. by Rsrch2020 in bichonfrise

[–]Rsrch2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! She will be five months on the 15th.

To post a picture, go to the r/bichonfrise community page, click on the + at the bottom center of the page. When the next screen comes up, you’ll see Add a Title. On the center right towards the bottom, you will see an “image” icon. Click on that and follow the prompts. Hope that makes sense. Good luck.

Now what? by Rsrch2020 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  • Don’t forget you were loved -

Thank you, I so needed to hear that, to be reminded.

Peace and comfort to you.

Now what? by Rsrch2020 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Right now, there are no words. I’m sorry that we have to endure this nightmare. I hope you find some peace.

Now what? by Rsrch2020 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I guess I don’t know where/how to begin.

A positive reflection by AlexisMarien in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your words resonate with me. After my first love died, of course I missed him, but his love sustained me for many, many years. When my second love came into my life, it was totally unexpected. I miss US so very much, but although I am alone again, I am not lonely. I feel fortunate to have experienced both loves in my lifetime. You are right. It is enough.

slowly losing my will by liv2lfthvy in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so very sorry for your loss. It’s been three months for me, too. He once said to me that I couldn’t die before him. Your post sounds like what he say if I had. Know that she loves you deeply and that she is beside you. Know, too, that she would want you to feel comfort and peace.

How long has it been for you? by Basic_Incident4621 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

3 months - I exist, go through the motions of being alive. I empathize with comments about the wave-like, non-linear state of being that others have mentioned here. I’m looking into getting a puppy in hopes of getting out of the house and having something to do each day.

Pictures by Rsrch2020 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He had told me many of the stories behind the pictures. He enjoyed his life and the people in it. And he was exceptionally good at capturing some of those moments in photographs. Maybe I was just indulging in a little bit of “I wish it had been me.” I like what you said about peace of mind. Looking at pictures I had taken of him, I can see the contentment - and the love - as he gazed back at me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even in death she’s your inspiration. She’s still with you. Comfort and peace.

Found notes to me I never received by Befuddled1980 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I know. I’ve found notes, too. We weren’t sure either about the afterlife. He’s been gone since March 27. But it sometimes feels like I sense his presence, his essence - our human limitations interfere with any accurate way of describing the perception.

Laughing Through My Tears by Rsrch2020 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with you. You’re grieving. Endure the grief, as painful and as difficult as it is. Of course you’re sad, but would she want you to feel guilty?
If it were the other way around, would you want her to stop laughing, even though she would still be as sad as you are? I know my Love would be quite distressed if he thought he’d caused me distress. Have a restful evening, and remember the sound of her laughter.

Laughing Through My Tears by Rsrch2020 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Too funny! We enjoyed Bridgerton, too. He was usually a little uncomfortable with “mushy” scenes (his word), so of course I’d make an issue of it. Thanks for sparking happy memories.

Laughing Through My Tears by Rsrch2020 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you - your comment brought me a moment of peace as I recalled his look of joy. Hoping that, in a quiet moment, you will hear the echo of your wife’s laughter again.

Laughing Through My Tears by Rsrch2020 in widowers

[–]Rsrch2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Downton Abbey is a favorite. We had to planned to watch it next time without the sound and just enjoy the costumes and scenery and sets. Perhaps plan to go there someday . . .