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 miss you. I'd ask how you have been, but... I hope the weather is nice in heaven. How are Tinkertoy and Ashely and Melissa Puppy? How is Charlie? Are you two causing trouble up there. Don't get kicked out... I miss you. Another holiday is coming. It hurts you won't be here. Why did you have to go? Did I do something wrong? Didn't you want to be here with me? I know you were sick and hated being in that hospital bed, but at least there I could hug you when I needed to.
I miss you. Ever so much I miss you. You were my family. You loved me no matter what. Why did you have to go! It was stupid. You weren't cursed to die. You smoked, you drank, you made yourself sick. DIdn't you want to be here for me?
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