Marie Lee

Dear Mares... Your optimism is inspiring .. your son will surely be a beautiful blessing in your life.. So very sorry for your tragic loss.. I am in Indiana visiting my daughter and her family. About 16 mos ago I lost my husband, her father. This morning we were talking about life and tragedy.. it's so hard to understand why one person experiences tragedy and another may not.. We all experience loss...eventually.. Perhaps it is simply a reminder for us as to what truly is important. Hugs to you and your sweet baby.. Please take care of yourself in every way... he needs you. sending much love - Marie

Happy belated birthday Kay!!🎉🎉🎂🎂🌺🌺

I would be lost without my iPhone calendar - it was the only way I kept up with all my doc appointments after the accident and now making plans moving forward.... and yes grief has heavily impacted my memory.

Gwen.. I could type a book in response to being lonely and solitude, I hope you are feeling a bit better... Ana, I like that response and will keep in mind to use it ... Tom, weekends are tough indeed.. Gin.. I get it.. truly, I do... Kay.. I hope you get some relief soon.. All, Yes , Yes.. Yes.. all the anniversaries and memories.. Still trying to make peace w/ myself and all that is new... Sending out hugs.. Marie.

So Alone and Sydneem.... I am so sorry for both of your losses.. This forum is a wonderful place to come and share your stories. There is so much love here. Take care of yourselves and be kind to yourself. Wishing you both Peace..Marie

Dear Gwen, I offer no solutions.. I kind of think life is all about the journey and everyone is unique and different..but I do want to say I am glad to see a post from you. You are a kind and loving soul - just know that you are loved. I don't come here as often as I did during the early stages of my grief.. but I think if you all often and want everyone to know how much this group means to me... Hugs/ Marie

Dear Anne, Butch... everyone here on this forum family.. I just viewed this lovely tribute... every single life ... every single breath ... is so very precious isn't it??? For those of us who have loved deeply and lost a loved one.... how well we know the truth of that. Thank you .. For posting such a powerful tribute.... beautiful beautiful Gracie... will remain the angel she is forever in our hearts.... I decided to visit here today.. to see how everybody is doing...I am still trying to find my way.. as we all are.... still no answers ... just the search ... Thinking of everyone here today with much love and tenderness.... Peace, Marie Lee

Thank you Anne- sending out much love to Butch

Oh sorry about the smoke- glad you had a great time ! I didn't make it - but ran errands so got stuff done. Hoping Hurricane Irma doesn't make it to Jax ... Hugs

Oh Kay! So lovely for you ❤️... enjoy those moments.. Yes, Mason and I ate too much pizza lol! Today would have been our 30th. Last night was sad... listened to some music and let the tears flow.. Today, I am getting my hair done and may go to a museum... and possibly meet some friends for dinner later .. it's a meetup group..I don't really know many of them .. but this is how you meet people I guess ... Baby Steps today - Hugs everyone.. I miss you Kev... every every day...

Hi everyone- the funeral was today .. sitting in hotel room with grandson- simple pleasures... much love to all.

Oh my! Much love to you Butch- such beautiful pics :-)

Ty ;-)

DanyGreen - Yes, the isolation that follows widowhood is bewildering indeed... Hugs... Marie

HI all.. It's been tough lately.. been trying to handle it all. My Lulu Bell did not make it. She had a blood disorder. I had to put her down Friday. Then my father in law got bad. He has not been doing well for a couple of years now. Hospice came in and he left us peacefully on Tuesday morning. I have been driving down to Central Fl since last Sat.. I am home now but will be going back for the funeral this weekend. All the driving has made my back and legs bother me more and has wore me out. It's been one thing or another for about three weeks now.. and of course Sept 5 th is around the corner. I have just been too tired and just wore down.... trying to spend time w/ family and help my mother in law. I am tired. Hugs everyone.. I will try to get back on here a bit more as I journey through this.. just don't have a lot to say right now.. I have a few stories to share about grandson Mason and his grandpa in heaven.. will share them soon..they are quite heartwarming.. <3 Just trying to keep my head above water these days.. love to all.

Thank you - yes .. one minute at a time.. that's about all I have the energy for today ...

Hi everyone- My dogs not well and Sept 5 would have been our 30th... I am not finding strength today. I know you all understand... just trying to make it through the day.. today.. Hugs everyone...

Yes...Had a dance party at the class I have been going to... Watching lovely couples dance was so beautiful and made me think of Kev. There was one couple taking lessons for their daughter upcoming wedding.. made me think of our daughters wedding in Monterey and she and Kev dancing for the father / daughter dance... There was an old big band style song that played... and some of the lyrics made me a bit melancholy for a few..." The way you hold your knife... they can't take that away from me".... Watched grandson Mason last night for the kids to have a date night...Keep thinking how much Kev would love to see him play... things he would say... Recently he abd his mom went go cart riding and he yelled out three times at the same spot each time : I love you grandpa !" I think somehow Kev was standing there waving to him... Who knows? Trying to love these beautiful memories and this lovely life...someway .. somehow... Tanks for the memories my love ❤️

Good for you Maryann ! Hugs!

Yes Kay! Hugs!

Tks Mitch .. Good luck George! Hope you're in the air soon ! Yes, being alone isn't so special at all... Hugs- Marie

Thanks Kay.. we are all on a difficult path here ... for sure... Hugs! Polly- so sorry for your pain - what a lovely memory with your daughters! Love the pic ! This fit sharing...

Hugs Mitch , I am not sure I will ever heal...and yes, Kay, nothing special about being alone... Love and prayers....thinking of everyone today....

Hugs to you... everything hurts about this awful journey....

Hi Joyce- The 16th of Aug is Kev's birthday.. just had the second one without him .. and no, no easier. Thinking of you and everyone today.. On a side note, I think I found a local honest reliable handymen.. that is a blessing as a home owner on my own... baby steps . Love to all...