Boo Mayhew Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 hi my wonderful friends and also to the new members of our family (I was stunned and so so sad to see how many new widow/ers have joined since I was last here ... time precludes me from replying to each of your posts, apologies. a little note from me to say that my workload is really high and pretty pressurized (it always is in the industry I work in for the last quarter of each year) - causing me to work long hours, which in turn means that I am not able to visit here as often as I'd like, but I do think of you all and wonder how you are doing. Things are not likely to settle down till January now ... but I will come and visit as and when I can. I love and miss you all Boo xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryo Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hi Boo, It is nice to see you back. When I first joined your words were a great comfort to me. Take care. Mary Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsha Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Apologies, Boo? Not needed from you, one of the most gracious and compassionate women I've come to know. Work hard, but not too hard! Love and hugs, and I very much look forward to hearing from you again when you come down to the slower cycle - Marsha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonKoisMom Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Boo, You know this isn't my section of the forum but I was so excited to see your name that I had to come in and tell you that I've missed you and have been praying you are ok. I totally understand the workload. Just know that all of us in all of the forums love you and think of you often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hi Boo! Glad to see you on the forum. Was wondering how you were doing. Glad to know that you are ok,but,working hard. I suppose work is good. I've been keeping busy too. I had some painting to do in the apartment that we rent and that has been a distraction for me. I still do my reading in between and I've been attending a new bereavement group that I started a few weeks ago at a local Catholic church. I had my doubts at first,but,it does seem to be helping me. This group is on Wednesdays for 8 weeks. I also attend a non religious bereavement group which meets every Monday evening. It sounds like I am attending alot of groups,but,I have learned different aspects of grieving from each one and it has helped me. I still see a one on one grief counselor,but,only every few weeks. It has been 7 months since my mother died and I do get my moments,and,although I become emotional and fear that I am stepping back again,I believe that it is not as intense as it was. I suppose that time does make a difference. I realize now that there is no timetable and it could take a certain amount of time for some and a certain amount of time for others. The groups have stressed this and I understand it better now. Looking forward to seeing you when you are able to join us on the forum. You are always an inspiration to all of us. Be well! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korina Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Boo: No apologies required!! Good to see you back and take care of yourself. Korina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Mayhew Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 thanks for the love you guys, it really does feel like family here :-) (James - it sounds like you are making and taking some steps forwards ... well done, I am proud of you. It is so hard, but we are all stronger than we believe we are. JonKoisMom - your words brought tears to my eyes xx) I'll be back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Boo, Me too...I haven't been on much this week, I've been going through my own stuff and it's been tough the last couple of days (see New Beginnings), but my heart goes out to each and every one who has lost their mate, and it's hard to see there are so many new ones going through this. One thing that helps me is knowing that with enough time under our belts, we heal...we never stop missing them, never ever, and that empty spot in our hearts continues to exist as a tribute to how irreplaceable and special they are...but we do learn to cope and adjust, so my heart is hopeful that as fresh as this is for so many, as much as it hurts, it will gradually, eventually, get better...I just wish it didn't hurt so much right now and it wouldn't take so long to reach that better place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valley Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Boo You are missed when you are away and always loved. Valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanneC Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi Boo: Happy to see you back. And don't work to hard unless you like to. Love and Glod Bless from your friend, Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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