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Arlene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Open thread: End of the Year / New Year's / Holidays wrap up
"This was my first Christmas/New Year's alone in my life - I was with my dear husband for 34 years and before that with my parents, so it was really hard for me. My husband was in the hospital for two months - December and January of last…"
CrazyWidow left a comment for Arlene
"http://widowedvillage.org/events/central-pennsylvania-post-holiday-widow-bash Hi Arlene, just wanted to invite you to our post-holiday widows bash in Harrisburg on 1/14 - I hope you can join us!"
Arlene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Surviving the holidays: ideas, tools, alternatives, experiences
"This will be my first Thanksgiving and Christmas without my husband. We didnt have any other family so it was always just the two of us. I don't plan on having and big celebrations - can't even go crazy on Christmas gifts for…"
Alive & Mortal left a comment for Arlene
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: : ☂ : :: :big ♥ & shelterfrom the stormto you on yourbirthday...(((((HUG)))))"
Arlene replied to Robinak's discussion Funny Stories
"I have a funny story about my husband Don (he passed away 6 months ago yesterday) - he told me when he was a little boy and signed up to play midget football he was standing in line with the other kids getting their uniforms and shoes and…"
Arlene replied to Jill's discussion How old were you when your spouse died? How does your age affect your self-concept now that you're on your own?
"I am just like you - I will turn 60 this August and my husband passed away at 63 this past January. We were married for 34 years, which flew by - I could have taken another 34 without any problem. I've had the love of my life and…"
Arlene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion When did you remove your wedding rings?
"I plan to NEVER take my wedding band off - I know the "till death till you part" stuff, but love transcends the grave, and Don was the ONLY man I will ever love. We both used to say we would never re-marry, because we had found the…"
Arlene replied to cindy292's discussion Pain of Change and Moving
"Cindy - I feel your pain. When my husband passed away in January of this year, I lost 1/2 of our income. and since I don't drive, I have to rely on people to take to the grocery store and other places. We rented a house, but I…"
Arlene replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion * FRESH * Introduce yourselves, please!
"Hi- I'm Arlene- my husband of 34 years died on Jan 27 2011. Even though he was in intensive care for two months, I always hoped and prayed he would get better. I am so lost without him. I really feel so alone in the world - we…"
Arlene commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Born in the 50s
"Hi everyone- I lost my husband of 34 years this past January. He was in intensive care for two months before finally succumbing to heart and lung problems. He was on a resirator, so hadn't heard his sweet voice since Dec 13, but we…"
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- At 11:52am on January 3, 2012,
CrazyWidow said… http://widowedvillage.org/events/central-pennsylvania-post-holiday-widow-bash Hi Arlene, just wanted to invite you to our post-holiday widows bash in Harrisburg on 1/14 - I hope you can join us!
- At 1:05pm on August 22, 2011,
Dianne in Nevada said… 
Arlene,
May you be surrounded by love today.
Dianne
- At 11:16am on August 21, 2011,
Alive & Mortal said… - :: : :: :: : ::
: : ☂ : :: :
big ♥ & shelter
from the storm
to you on your
birthday...
(((((HUG)))))
- At 10:07pm on July 8, 2011, Dianne in Nevada said…
Pleased you found us, Arlene. Take a look around and join our conversations. There is wonderful support here.
- At 8:47pm on July 8, 2011, Alive & Mortal said…
Welcome. I am glad you found us.
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