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It crossed my mind but I didn’t dwell on it. I was so busy trying to get my Christmas shopping I didn’t dwell on it. I was mostly emotional because some of my presents required my looking through my photos and every time I see his face it hurts. Today I worked on my onlineContinue reading “Four Months Yesterday”

Had a doctor’s appointment yesterday A new doctor, as I am in a new place, now staying with my daughter in MT for the winter. Just finished staying with my son in MI for the fall. Also had to get a new doctor when there. The question that throws me each time and punches meContinue reading “The Word WIDOW”

The weather was surprisingly warm for December, in the 40s. The snow has pretty much melted away. I finally got my suitcase full of my magnetic jewelry items I have listed on Etsy under UniqueDesignsbyMolly. In my haste of traveling from Michigan to Seattle and two days later by car to Montana, I had overlookedContinue reading “Another Productive Day”

As I lay here in the quiet of the morning it occurs to me I need to count my blessings, not just dwell on my very hurtful loss. I can’t bring him back, but I can enjoy and be grateful for all the wonderful family I have who love me and I them. I thinkContinue reading “Counting My Blessings”

Thanksgiving without my husband looked to be a very sad time for me, knowing I would really miss him. However, as it turned out my daughter and her family, who I am staying with for the winter, showed me it didn’t have to be that way. The hours before, during, and after we’re filled withContinue reading “One Down, One To Go”

I always said I was an independent woman but little did I know I was just fooling myself. It wasn’t until my husband was gone that I saw just how much I depended on him. For 32 years I never had to travel alone. Especially the friendly skies, as they say. As you probably haveContinue reading “Another Big Step Toward Independence”

I’ve always said the only thing constant in life is change and it certainly bodes true. Tomorrow I will be spending about eight hours traveling by airport bus, then plane to Seattle. Staying for less than 24 hours, and then on my way by car with family to Montana to stay through the winter. ThisContinue reading “Embracing Changes”

Staying busy helps. Doing for others helps even more. It takes my mind off of me. Nights are the hardest. I am truly glad I had that Teddy Bear made. It fills the empty space. I find myself talking to it sometimes. No, I am not going crazy. I have always talked to myself. AndContinue reading “Another Day”

Just six more days until I have to do another “first” without my husband. I will be getting on a charter bus from South Bend Indiana to Chicago O’Hara Airport and flying back to Seattle. The problem? Well, there are two. First, the two plus hours on the bus and four plus hours on theContinue reading “Another day of mixed emotions.”

Faced another fear yesterday and today and it feels great! My husband did all the driving in the winter time, as I had a bad accident in the 80s and always get very nervous if I have to drive in snow and ice. So, for 32 years I didn’t have to. Well, I am nowContinue reading “New Widow’s Musings”