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Post by omieka on Jul 2, 2015 21:05:54 GMT -5
the day Tom and I were married--July 2, 1966. I got out our wedding album to look at how young we used to be. All the memories of our years together came to my mind. This is another first that I managed to endure. Before I know it Tom will have been gone for a whole year. Time does not stand still for any of us.
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Post by Huronna on Jul 2, 2015 22:31:56 GMT -5
Time does not stand still. But those wonderful memories go on forever
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Post by Anita on Jul 2, 2015 22:57:31 GMT -5
That is for sure Huronna.
John will be gone 11 months the 20th of July. Where has this year gone? Seems like it was just yesterday on one hand and on the other it feels like years. A strange feeling.
I am glad you have good memories too Diane. They will always be precious to us and no one can ever take them away from us. They keep us gong forward.
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Post by Suzie on Jul 3, 2015 9:15:50 GMT -5
Hold those memories close and they will help you always get through the bad times. Memories are some times the most precious of life's treasures.
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Post by casey on Jul 3, 2015 13:31:46 GMT -5
This will always be a special day for you to remember. How blessed we are to have memories of our loved ones.
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Post by susy on Jul 3, 2015 14:32:21 GMT -5
Those a great memories, Diane. My sis will be gone for a year on the 18th. I'm having more and more days when I can smile and think about us as kids.
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Post by omieka on Jul 3, 2015 17:52:38 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I can play a video in my mind and see all the family times we had, all the camping trips we took and all our many blessings. Memories are just so special. I am so glad I kept journals for all of our camping trips. I am looking forward to all the things Tom II and his family have planned for this month. Then there will be my trip to Ashland with Alice in September. There is always so much to be thankful for every day.
I imagine those memories of fun times with your sis mean a lot to you Susy.
I cannot believe how much time has passed either Anita. I think we made it through very well.
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Post by Anita on Jul 3, 2015 23:02:23 GMT -5
I think so too Diane. Even thought I have had some really bad times when I just wanted to crawl in a hole and cover it behind me, I am still thankful .
I still have days when I can't do anything but cry, but it is getting better. I will never "get over it" as some say to do, but I learn how to make it easier for me.
I am so thankful for all the years I did have with John. He was a good husband and step father to Jen, and he loved his grand daughters to the moon and back.
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Post by silk on Jul 4, 2015 1:29:33 GMT -5
Those would be lovely memories Diane. My brother has been gone three years and I still speak to him everyday but now without the pain. Those days will come for you.
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Post by omieka on Jul 4, 2015 10:14:51 GMT -5
The hardest thing to do Anita is watch a TV show where someone is dying and the wife or husband or child tells the dying person that is is okay to go and they will all be okay. Those are the words I said to Tom while holding his hand. The nurse told me that he could hear me even though he could not speak. That is when the crying begins.
I talk to Tom sometimes too Silk. Especially when I am trying to make a decision about something. After years of making them together I have to pull out the years I was single and making the decisions myself. I know as time passes it will get easier, but I do not think we get over it. We just learn to move forward and count all the blessings we have. My youngest sister lives in Colorado Springs and calls me at least several times a month and sometimes more often.
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Post by Dottiemaye on Jul 4, 2015 11:56:09 GMT -5
Diane it was the hardest thing I had to say to my Mom and Dad . But that is not the same as saying good by to the Love of your life . My heart is with you today and always . Tom was a wonderful husband to you and one we all wish we could have had. You and Judy took the last two that were so precious in my book. But then I didn't know the other ladies husbands. I am sure they feel the same way about their husbands. God Be with you My Dearest Friend. Hugs, Dottiemaye
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Post by omieka on Jul 4, 2015 17:29:13 GMT -5
Thank you Dottie. Every day is a little bit better, but every now and then it is very hard.
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