brat#2 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Today is Dale's birthday. It should be a day to be celebrating, but I'm not, he's not here and that hurts so deeply. I truly miss EVERYTHING about him and if I could have one wish....it would be that he was here to celebrate with me. I love you Dale and always will, you are my heart and soul. Joyce 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Joyce, I wish your beloved Dale a Happy Birthday, also. I know this is a very hard day for you and I wish you peace. Gin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KATPILOT Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Happy birthday to Dale Joyce. I know it's hard but it's a day to celebrate anyway for had he not been born, he would never have met you. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 My thoughts are with you today as always, Joyce. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Joyce, You're in my thoughts too, Joyce. It's hard to know what to do about their birthdays, how to feel, what to think. We're in a quandary, it's always been a special day to us but what do we do with it when they're gone? I usually did something to honor George, maybe release balloons, eat something he loved, walk where we used to take walks, or just talk to him. However you spend the day, he knows you love him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brat#2 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Thank you everyone for your kind words. Joyce 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Joyce, I'm a little late replying but just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you. I know how hard today must have been for you. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scba Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 I haven't celebrated since two years. I never felt like to, I am still quite sad. Maybe one day we will all be able to. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdownes Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 So sorry I didn't see the post until now so Happy Belated birthday Dale I know he was with you and he knows how much you love and miss him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dew's Girl Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hi Joyce, I know how you feel. August 11th is my Daniel's birthday too. He would have turned 38 yesterday. It makes me so frustrated that we didn't get more time. I know that is selfish but it's how I feel. Amy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Amy, how can it be selfish to want more time? He was so young. Still so much life ahead for him. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brat#2 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Amy, you are not being selfish, we all wanted more time with them. No matter how short or how long you had with your love, it is never enough time. Hugs to you Joyce 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 No way is that selfish! Dismiss that thought! My George died right after he turned 51, of COURSE I wanted more time with him! They would have wanted more time with us too! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dew's Girl Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Today is my birthday. Daniel and I had birthdays only a few days apart and within a few weeks of our anniversary. We always used to plan a big trip around this time to celebrate all three occasions together. I spent the day doing nothing special, but did go have dinner with my family which was nice. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widowedbysuicide Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 My heart goes out to everyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brat#2 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Amy, a little late but Happy Birthday. Glad you had a nice dinner with family. Hugs Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Amy, Happy belated birthday! Being with family is what I enjoy most, hope it was happy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KATPILOT Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Sorry your birthday slipped past me Amy but happy birthday late as I am. This month has to be hard but I am glad your family helped soften your day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPraiseHim Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Happy birthday, Amy. I enjoy reading your posts and your blog as you share your heart. My wife and my birthday's are only a week apart and we met in the same month so understand well the depth of emotions and grief. We would celebrate the entire week with each other. Now it is different. This year cooked and ate one of her favorite meals and watched a funny movie that we laughed together with. Today is eighteen months since my wife died and it is a bittersweet day. I miss her and us. - Shalom 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brat#2 Posted August 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 George, I'm sure today is difficult and I know you miss her and the two of you. Hope you can find some peace today. Hugs Joyce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 George,. I know it is a hard day for you. Grief is hard! Wish you peace. Gin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Anniversarys suck. I'm so sorry they get etched in our brain. The loss is enough. Take care, George. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dew's Girl Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 George, I completely understand what you mean by bittersweet. We were blessed with so many amazing memories of our loves. Reliving them can be a balm but also highlights what's missing. Sometimes that's the best we can do. My 18 months hit in July and was a time of great reflection for me. I'm still working out what to do with the rest of my life and how to live in a way that honors those memories. My wish for you is that today isn't too difficult and that you find moments of peace in the amazing memories you built with your beloved. Your friend, Amy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfsKat Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 On 8/15/2016 at 0:26 AM, Dew's Girl said: Today is my birthday. Dear Amy.....a very belated best birthday greeting! Like you, my birthday, our anniversary, and Connor's birthday were all close together......we "lumped them up" and did a getaway together....and planned to every year. This will always be so very hard, as well you know. Thanks for your posts, both here and on your blog....your blog is wonderful, and a beautiful testament to the great love that you and your Daniel shared! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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