Chrissie
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About Chrissie
- Birthday 01/01/1950
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Date of Death
1/31/2010
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Name/Location of Hospice if they were involved:
Hospice of the Valley/Surprise,Az
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Your gender
Female
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Location (city, state)
Morristown, Az
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Interests
Camping, Riding backroads, grandkids, cross stitch
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Mary, Your poem is so beautiful and I can relate to it completely. Tim was getting so weak and his breathing was not good so he spent day & night in his recliner, I also slept in my chair just to be close to him. Now that chair sits empty and it breaks my heart. We had so many wonderful moments just sitting there together. I will miss him forever. Chris
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Nineteen Months Today.
Chrissie replied to Suzanne R.'s topic in Loss of a Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other
Suzanne, it will be 19 months for me on the 31st. Someone told me to stop counting & be thankful for what God has given me during this time, but how do you not mourn the day you lost the love of your life? I have been able to get my life back to somewhat "normal" and I am thankful for that, but I will always miss Tim, & the 31st will always be a hard and sad day in my life and that's ok. Hugs Chris -
He Died Two Years Ago
Chrissie replied to Cheryl's topic in Loss of a Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other
Cheryl, Your post was beautiful. I hope your day was filled with beautiful memories. I too am in my second year and can really relate to what you said. And of course, no one that hasn't been through this can understand how you can still have these kind of feelings. That is why once again, I thank God for all of you. Chris -
Keep Us In Your Prayers
Chrissie replied to LarrysGirl's topic in Loss of a Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other
Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Chris -
It Seems Like Forever......
Chrissie replied to Kenman1's topic in Loss of a Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other
I think guilt and reqrets are just something that comes along with grief. We've all been where you are right now. Even after almost 19 months those feelings still come up. Mine has to do mostly with his last few days in Hospice. I was so worried about other people, especially the grandkids, not spending time with him before he died, that I feel I neglected him. Even though I know in my heart that is not true, my head likes to play games. You've come to a wonderful place. I don't know how I would of made it this far without all my friends (more like family) here. Keep coming back, we all understand & care. God Bless. Chris -
What I've Learned
Chrissie replied to melina's topic in Loss of a Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other
Hope we can get together also, would be great. I haven't been on a horse since my 20's (long time) but what the heck, it will give the guide a good laugh. Loved the additions to the "What I've Learned List". It's good to laugh at ourselves sometime. Chris -
Thanks Cheryl. I really do feel soooo much better!! Our kids and grandkids had already suffered a great loss when Tim died and I knew I had to get healthy again for them. Also, Tim & I had so many plans and I'd really like to fulfill some of those for the both of us. Losing this weight has given me the confidence to do this. I even went camping with my dog, and am planning to go again on Labor Day weekend. Chris
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What I've Learned
Chrissie replied to melina's topic in Loss of a Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other
I'd like to share some of the sillier things I've learned: 1. I can set up a tent, build a campfire, and take a fish off the hook. 2. The fluids in the jeep do need checked once in a while & so does the air in the tires. 3. The propane bottles will not explode when I unhook them even if they are making a hissing noise. 4. The filters on the air conditioner are not that hard to change. 5. Never back up a trailer if you don't know how. 6. Do not punch all the buttons on the remote when the cable won't come in. 7. Accept that I will never figure out how to add pictures to the computer. I could go on & on, but I think the most important thing I've learned is to laugh at the small things in life that go wrong. I hope I've made a few of you laugh also. Chris -
What I've Learned
Chrissie replied to melina's topic in Loss of a Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other
Ok, so I live in Arizona and winter would be a great time for you all to come out!! It is absolutly beautiful here in the winter. BBQ at my place! Anybody up for horsebacking riding? I've been dying to go, but no one to go with Anyway, keep me posted. Chris -
New Grief Member Recently Lost Wife
Chrissie replied to Earl C's topic in Loss of a Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other
Earl, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Welcome to our family. It is a family that none of us wanted but are sure glad we found!! When I first went on this site I think the best advise I was given was to take care of myself, so I am giving that same advise back to you. I don't know how I would of made it through the last 18 months without the support of all these wonderful people. I don't post alot, but I come here everyday and read everyones post. Just knowing they all understand makes a world of difference. I hope you are able to find the kind of comfort I find here. Chris -
A friend posted this on their facebook page and I just wanted to share it with all of you. I think we have all wished this at one time or another: Wish Heaven had a phone, so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that's nothing new. I thought of you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories, & a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart. Hugs to all, Chris
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Update...overwhelmed
Chrissie replied to kayc's topic in Loss of a Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other
Kay, So happy to hear "No surgery" That has to be a big relief for you. Now, just take care of yourself & work on getting better. Hugs & prayers. Chris -
Update...overwhelmed
Chrissie replied to kayc's topic in Loss of a Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other
Hi Kay, Just read your post and I'm so sorry about what you are going through. You are definately in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I lived closer so I could be some help to you. Yes, it IS one day at a time!! Hang in there and please keep us up to date. Lots of hugs!! Chris