Thanks everyone. My wife appreciates all the cares and comments. Maybe I'll be able to convince her to come hang here with us rather than on Facebook with her mom.
I hear you. Went through my own anniversaries of those lost last month and it knocked me out for two weeks straight before I could get my head around writing again.
Don't let guilt be one of the emotions. We feel what we feel. We remember, usually not when we'd like to, and often times, at the worst possible time.
I filled my time with memories- as many good ones as I could pack into my quiet time. I focused on watching the birds at the feeder outside my office window. Did the bare minimum at work. Tried to enjoy time with friends.
Eventually, it passed.
I've found that sometimes talking to them helps, even though they can't hear. Do the things that give you joy and peace, and most of all, forgive yourself for whatever wasn't done, wasn't said, or conversely, was. Let lavender winds ease your pain and remember, we're all here if you need us.
I found out that my Gracie Cuddlebug Supreme merit badge was ready. I offered it up on the newsfeed. They snapped it up. There is only one merit badge left to claim in the initial offering. I ended up with 1,600,000 gift points and have commissioned a merit badge of King my kitty. It is going to be adorable.
I am saving the rest of the gift points for my membership renewal. I am also thinking of offering my collection of badges for fundraiser packages. I might also consider starting a contest.
I also earn gift points with reviews. that reminds me I am holding at 70 reviews for the month. I can do thirty reviews in a day if I have to...
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