Just a Sad Note

[PetoftheDay]

I just happened to click to my profile, and realized I need to edit it, just one little line, and let you know why I had been sparse in May.

On May 4th, Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you) I unexpectedly became a widow. So I can no longer say I do our websites "with my hubby" - though I will always consider it part of his legacy.

It has now been over two months, but I am still blindsided by stupid things that make me cry, and suspect that will be true for a while to come. So if you visit the sites and notice a mistake, feel free to let me know, as we were each other's proofreaders and page-checkers. I know the archive pages are kind of mixed up - the individual pages are fine, the indexes a bit loopy, but am still working on figuring that all out.

And I continue to feed the wild birds, of course!

 

[gracebowen]

My condolences on your loss. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for you.

 

[Doublete]

Oh jeez I'm so sorry to hear this.

 

[Flboy]

Oh what? No idea what to say! Really really sorry!

 

[Allee]

Deepest Condolences for your loss. I'm so sorry.

 

[RavensGryf]

Karen, I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences. Prayers and healing to you.

 

[Giggleagain]

I am so sorry for your loss!!

 

[Dopey]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Birdman666]

I lost my Rachel five years ago...

I can tell you from experience, it doesn't go away. That person lives on in your heart, but they are physically gone from your day to day life forever, and aren't coming back. So, that hole will still be there...

What you do, is keep going. Gradually, you learn to deal with the loss. And hopefully, you rebuild your life, and it continues, not as before... but not as empty as that loss you presently feel.

It isn't easy. But somehow, you will get through this.

Just remind yourself from time to time, when it gets rough, that you're not the one who died. You HAVE TO go on with your life... even when it hurts, and you feel a sense of purposelessness.

 

[thekarens]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Be kind to yourself and don't worry about any possible mistakes. We're here to listen if you ever want to talk.

 

[Terry57]

I am just so sorry, Karen. What a wonderful legacy he left behind with you to carry on.

 

[Scott]

Very sorry for your loss, Karen.

Never knew of your site before today; it's very touching, informative, and was a labor of love for you and Paul.

 

[GreatBlue320]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

 

[PetoftheDay]

Thanks, everyone.

 

[faeryphoebe1]

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry.
I cannot imagine the pain that you're going through.

Your posts always brighten my day and bring a smile to my face.

We're here for you.

(((hugs)))

**you can always pm me if you need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on. I know that I'm a stranger, but I've gone thru some difficult stuff, too (though not the same).**

 

[PetoftheDay]

Thanks everyone. I am extremely fortunate, as I have a very large circle of friends, family (including his) and church members who are supporting me, which I have been deliberately mindful of taking advantage of help offered, rather than hiding in bed with my head under the covers.

 

[PetoftheDay]

Sigh. Three years today.

 

[GaleriaGila]

YOU are the source of so much joy and love and solidarity and sunshine!

I'm proud to know you. And proud to have enjoyed the Rb's POTD experience.

Thank you, for everything.
xoxoxo

 

[Terry57]

Karen, you are in my thoughts today.

 

[Inger]

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