Om my goodness-- I forgot to "Publish" the blog last night--and if I do not click on "publish" all of you are not able to comment-- I am so sorry!--I was so into making the Pumpkin pies--getting out to Son#1's and wife, place--I did not click on "publish"--
It was a lovely Thanksgiving dinner at Son#1 and wife--their dinner---I was VERY sad driving home here-- felt Fred should've been there--but--maybe he was eh?--Who really knows??-- -- 
Life goes on--and on--and we are so so fortunate to be a part of it--I shall count my blessing--the tears must be "tears of joy"-- for a life extremely well lived--
I am feeling kinda angry--kinda sad--missing Fred so very much--but--I know we all have to pass thru this world--and it shouldn't feel so sad-- He was a good man--a good person--and he lived longer than most--96 yrs--
A few memories here--over the yrs--the first----Son#4 meeting Santa
The dining room one winter--decorated for Xmas
Grandchildren hiding from Santa--below---so cute--
Santa and I---
A very tired Grandchild--
So many wonderful memories--- from years gone by--
So, why do I feel so sad?
Life goes on--and on--and we are so so fortunate to be a part of it--I shall count my blessing--the tears must be "tears of joy"-- for a life extremely well lived--
Bless you all and Happy Thanksgiving!
Good morning, sis. Glad to see you here.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and Happy Columbus Day to your US followers.
I was able to comment last night very late. Seems like you almost never reply anyway.
Love the blasts from the past. You will have great holy-days this year, too. It can be difficult, but remember to "remember yesterday, live for today and dream the future." A friend at work gave me little plaques to hang...each said one of those messages.
It's kinda cold here, but (for the 3rd day in a row) the sky is a beautiful clear blue.
Today will be a great day...if we make it that way.
I need to check the laundry room again today and get the garbage down. The recycling dudes come tomorrow.
I will be back later, Lynda. Oh, BTW, I have sometimes forgotten to click on "Publish," too! {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
Happy to see that you "hung" in here--Everyone cannot always respond --- People "try their best" all they can do--- -- Sorry yu got in a bit of a huff--understandable---- We had a good get together yesterday-- I believe Fred was there--in spirit for sure-- Happy Columbus Day to you--Lynda
DeleteGood morning Lynda, actually I read yesterday's post in the morning. Later I went back and it had disappeared. I guess it was republished. Happy Thanksgiving. Pleased to read you had an enjoyable get together last night. You certaining have a treasure trove of old family photos, which is a blessing. I'm excited because we are suppose to get rain tomorrow. Heaven knows, we definitely need it in So. California. I've turned off the sprinklers which are suppose to come on this evening.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day Lynda, and thank you for posting.
Maureen from California
I musty always remember to publish the blog-- Lynda
DeleteGood morning and Happy Thanksgiving, Lynda! What a huge blessing it has been to you to share your life with Fred, and what a blessing it was to him to have you in it. Glad you got to be with family and loved ones for a holiday meal.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb-- for reminding me of how fortunate--good things-- I have had--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. I just read yesterday's blog - how nice that you met someone living near you and experiencing the same sadness as you are. I understand how hard it must be for you to adjust to a life that's so different from what you have had for so many years! With the pain I am having, my brain goes immediately to all the things I can't do - things I love! I'm glad you were able to get your pies done and Happy Thanksgiving to you!
ReplyDeleteYes--New attitude here--I am not goi going to cry--I shall count my blessings--Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda, Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI assume your pies turned out great. Glad you had a wonderful dinner at number ones house. Were number 4 and 5 there?
Your post from yesterday vanished. I read you met a lady near you at gas station. I do hope you got her contact info. Perhaps a new friend to do things with? Hope so.
Hoping your pies turned out well with small mixer and limited space.
Lynda, the first year after a loss is especially hard. Draw on your positive, Happy memories for strength. Your husband was a good man. You were blessed.
Sooooo dry in St.Louis. Summer hanging on. Still in the 80s.
Take care. Stay strong. Keep your positivity. We all
need to hear your uplifting posts. Thank you.
Is Allison coming any time soon?
Hugs
Marge/St.Louis
Yes Marge--I am changing my attitude--NO MORE TEARS--I have had a very good life--so did Fred Lynda--
DeleteMarti again, I just posted on yesterday's blog. I guess TODAY is your Thanksgiving, but you celebrated it yesterday. Anyway, I am home from work today, I did too much yesterday, bought groceries (usually on Saturday I buy them, but the football game was on early that day), and then I had the laundry to do, and then I decided to clean house, and other errands. With my arthritis pain and whatnot, I overdid. So I called in sick today. I will make it up in the following days. I am allowed to do that, thank goodness. It's a lot of work at work - lifting things, cleaning them, photographing them, editing the pictures, and then listing them, and sometimes one feels they just need a rest, LOL
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had a good holiday, and you are lucky you have family close (I have no kids). I just have my 81 year old cousin left. We will be having Thanksgiving at my other (late) cousin's wife's house, it's close by. But that won't be for quite awhile yet, as it's only early October right now.
Wow!--Yu did a lot--Yu must be "pooped"--Lynda
DeleteYes your Thanksgiving is coming-- OK--I decided today NOT to cry anymore-- Himself lived a good life -- The rest of us will probably not have such a long life--
ReplyDeleteso true--Lynda
DeleteIT’s only normal and natural to feel those emotions. After all this is the first holiday w/o Himself. It IS sad, it DOES make on angry that they’re not here on this earth anymore. So, you’re perfectly normal.
ReplyDeleteGlad you could have Thanksgiving w/son #1.
HUGS and more hugs
barb
1cd
Thanks Barb--I wsh he was still here--but--I must get used to this--I guess--Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda: Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Remember - Fred is probably looking over you! Have a great day. Hugs Brenda
ReplyDeleteBrenda--I hope Fred is looking down at all goings on here--Lynda
DeleteLynda, there's no time limit on grieving. It's okay to cry, it's okay to remember the good times, it's okay to acknowledge the void after so many years together. Your life may look different now but know that Himself is still with you and in your heart. / Leslie
ReplyDeleteAwww Leslie-- So good of yu to write--Thank yu for the kind words--Lynda
DeleteRD in AZ here I am so glad that you made the pies and spent the time with Family there is no time line for grief everyone id different there is no simple fix for it I am so glad that you found time to blog
ReplyDeleteI love all the photos they make me feel so happy
Quote for today
The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.
James Joyce
I believe that your actions show how much you love others
great comments--Thank yu--Lynda
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