Tag: grief recovery widowhood memories moving

The dogs and I spent a quiet evening at home last night, the first of what I’m certain will be many once I get settled and things settle down. I sat on familiar furniture, surrounded by familiar things in an unfamiliar place.  Although he has never walked in this front door I feel like he […]

Although I’m feeling more settled with every passing day it still hits me in the face sometimes – this is where I live now, I’m never going home – and my heart aches. The aching is for something that doesn’t exist anymore and I try to put a lid on it before it has its […]

I’m feeling a little more settled every day – I’m still dealing with boxes and unpacking but making progress. I think I’m going to like this place a lot once I get used to the changes in my life. Trying to create a new routine for the dogs is proving a bit of a challenge. […]

I saved my wedding dress, circa 1978, and packed it carefully into a Tupperware container along with my going away outfit and the fancy navy blue three piece suit my new husband wore as we embarked on our life together.  We were a snappy pair back then, drenched in hope and lust – newlyweds.   […]

My daughter and her husband purchased my house, we signed the deal in January   They have been working steadily toward their move date ever since.  Where it was perhaps a bonus to be able to make some renovations and move things in a little early I fear the benefits have now been outweighed by […]