To Vacation or Not to Vacation?
The expression “live life to the fullest” keeps popping into my head. I guess that is what he did. I didn’t realize until now how much that really meant.
Browsing: The Widow Wears Pink
Lily’s Story: Stressing About Schoolwork
She saved the hardest subjects for the last minute, and when she finally went to do it, she got extremely overwhelmed. It was too much work and not enough time.
I Missed Summer Things
My last few summers just haven’t been the same. The summer partner I had for 20 years was no longer here to enjoy it with me.
My 30th High School Reunion
What I enjoyed most at this high school reunion was talking to those who did not know that my husband died.
Where Do I Fit Now That Things Changed?
Going through such a tragedy changes you, and it has changed me. I don’t think I could be that person that I was five years ago.
Depression And My Sister-In-Law
For a while I only saw this perfect girl, as I’m sure the rest of the world also did. But little by little, I got to know the real Jeri. Still beautiful, and still sweet and loving. But she wasn’t the perfect, happy girl that she appeared to be. There was a sadness in her.
Thanksgivings Before And After
Thanksgiving as a widow became a depressing day for me. I hated it those first couple of years. I knew there was a chair missing and it made me sad.
How I Was Introduced To Hot Yoga
HOT yoga??? I wouldn’t only be afraid of falling down but also passing out! But something in me told me to give it a try.
December is Hard
Holidays are always a reminder that someone is missing. Plus, New Year’s Eve completely sucks when you are alone.
Celebrity Deaths
More recently, Prince and David Bowie both passed away. Again, icons that I grew up with, music that is such a part of my life. I was very sad about both.
The death of David Bowie hit me in a different way.