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Brian in Ohio
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  • Lorain, OH
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Brian in Ohio commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Long-term illness
"In following and reading many of the posts on this subject I feel the need to throw in my two cents and I an=m not even sure it is worth that much money. Torrey and I found the healthcare system to work for us. Her cancer was stage 4 when found.…"
Nov 20, 2012
Brian in Ohio commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Long-term illness
"I couldn't agree more. I have faced the same issue. My friends have all gone away. I don't even get the phone call to check on me. I will call or see some on occasion and you can see how uncomfortable they are around me. I like what the…"
Nov 14, 2012
Benny's wife liked Brian in Ohio's blog post There are no goodbyes!
Oct 4, 2012
Benny's wife liked Brian in Ohio's blog post Even Superman has a bad day now and then!
Oct 4, 2012
Brian in Ohio replied to Kate's discussion Online dating?
"Mary, Let me say first off, I am sorry you are here and at the same time congratulations on your upcoming wedding.  Love is a wonderful thing and I am so happy you have found it again. I have made the comment that if we find love the second…"
Oct 4, 2012
lindag liked Brian in Ohio's blog post A conversation with myself
Oct 4, 2012
Brian in Ohio replied to Kate's discussion Online dating?
"ladies, ladies, ladies. I hate camping and fishing and I can't get a date. I am the perfect man. Where are you all???!!!! LOL. It will happen when it happens if it happens. BTW, I really hate to fish or camp and my wife would not allow me to…"
Oct 4, 2012
Brian in Ohio commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2011
"Joyce, My insurance went up when I took Torrey off it because she was over 50 and I got the discount. I figured it would go down but it went up something like $40 for the year. I was better of keeping her on the policy. LOL"
Oct 3, 2012
Brian in Ohio commented on Brian in Ohio's blog post A conversation with myself
"Kimkirt, Your welcome but I think the inside of my head can be a scary place. LOL!"
Oct 2, 2012
kimkirt (KK) commented on Brian in Ohio's blog post A conversation with myself
"Really enjoyed reading this Brian, thanks for letting us inside your head. "
Oct 2, 2012
Brian in Ohio replied to Kate's discussion Online dating?
"Myaka, I am also sorry for your loss. I totally understand what you were trying to and what you did say and I agree. It is not for everyone and I bet everyone who tries online dating has problems with it, either rude people claiming they want a…"
Oct 2, 2012
Brian in Ohio replied to Kate's discussion Online dating?
"Hi Ladies, I feel like I need to add a guys point of view here. I lost my wife back on December 1, 2001. I decided to re-enter the dating world back in July when my 12 and 13 year old daughters told me it was time. I joined eHarmony and Match. I did…"
Oct 2, 2012
Brian in Ohio and recent loss(Ron) are now friends
Sep 28, 2012
jimswife33 (Michelle) liked Brian in Ohio's blog post A conversation with myself
Sep 25, 2012
Brian in Ohio and cec are now friends
Sep 25, 2012
cec commented on Brian in Ohio's blog post The Ooze
"Wow brain .....thanks ...you hit home in some of your blogs ..."
Sep 25, 2012

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A conversation with myself

Posted on September 22, 2012 at 1:51am 14 Comments

Me: So how are you doing?

Myself: I am doing okay.

Me: Not very convincing.

Myself: Why not? What do you mean.

Me: You always say your okay. Everybody you tell that to can sense your not okay. I think your kidding yourself.

Myself: Why is it that everything I say over the past year or so is analyzed? Why can't you and everyone else just accept that if I say I am okay that means I am okay. Nothing more, nothing less.

Me: Okay, okay. Touchy aren't…

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Living and Living Well

Posted on September 16, 2012 at 10:37am 5 Comments

I wish I could take credit for this but I can't. This is from George Strait

Had a nice little life

A little boat a little beach

A little routine I liked

A blue ocean view

Free to go with the flow

Anywhere that I wanted to 

But the moment you set foot on my shore

That's when I knew



There's a difference in

Living and living well

You can't have it all

All by yourself

Something's always missing

'Til you share it with someone…

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Even Superman has a bad day now and then!

Posted on April 16, 2012 at 11:45am 5 Comments

I have always tried to pride myself on my ability to adapt and adjust to any situation that has been presented to me. I think it is what makes me a good high school teacher and coach, every situation and child we deal with are a little different and it is not a one size fits all, cookie cutter world we work or live in. My wife and I wanted to have kids so we adopt, not one but five at once. Cancer invades our life, no problem. Take time off from work, deal with the kids, learn how to deal…

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What is Life?

Posted on March 28, 2012 at 11:49am 3 Comments

As each of us have to face death and the need to rebuild our lives I have thought about this question a lot. What is life? How do we know what life is?

I have thought about this poster, it is one of my favorites. When Torrey got sick and we knew she was going to die we faced the issue of all that…

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At 1:43pm on September 13, 2012, Len Heisler said…

"Hello, May I respectfully suggest that you check out www.breakthrugrief.wordpress.com which has free videos of others who have lost and grieve telling their stories and offering coping strategies that worked for them and perhaps you. Len"

At 5:47pm on July 11, 2012, Cristina said…

Brian, honored to be your friend.  Thanks so much for the chat today.  I wish your heart healing, my brother, it is what she would want for you, too.  Looking forward to communing more.  Peace.  Cristina

At 1:23am on July 3, 2012, Dianne in Nevada said…

Hey Brian ... saw your comments about dating in the Widowed in 2011 group. Wanted to be sure you knew there have been LOADS of discussions about this topic here in Widville. Look over in the right-hand column under "Hot Topics" and click on "dating" and it will bring up those forum discussions for you to take a look at.

At 3:57am on April 18, 2012, srm541 said…

Welcome Brian, I love reading your post. I late husband was from Dresden, Ohio.

At 5:34pm on April 16, 2012, Rev.Teri said…

Thank you Brianfor the welcome and becoming a new friend.  It is nice to have male friends so I can pick your minds about  man things we women aren't to sure about.  LOL

At 9:55am on March 31, 2012, Beth said…

Hi Brian, I'm in Akron.  

At 3:51pm on March 29, 2012, Lisa said…

Thanks for the welcome Brian.

At 12:26pm on March 20, 2012, Letha said…

Hi Brian. Thank-you for the friend invitation. Sorry for your loss. I guess we're all walking that same road. *sigh* Have a peaceful day.

At 1:46pm on February 27, 2012, sherwen said…

I thank God every day for my daughter...she keeps me going...

At 1:23pm on February 27, 2012, sherwen said…

Today is good so far...Thank you.  Being on this roller coaster you never know from minute to minute how you are going to feel.

 
 
 

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