"DW, lizbeth4, 3janda -
Thank you so much for writing and sharing.
DW, you're right - I am trying day to day to set a good example for the kids and live life in a way that my DH would want us to. Keep it simple - definitely.…"
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Summer with kids
Started this discussion. Last reply by Houston92 Apr 17. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everybody - Even though I have not posted anything for a while, I check in a lot. I suppose I've been lurking. I thank you brave souls for being so honest and open because it helps me SO…Continue
To work or not to work
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa ( Marielee) Sep 28, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
My husband was killed suddenly almost four months ago. I am a teacher so I was able to have the summer off, but my days were occupied with keeping my two young children busy and taking care of stuff…Continue
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3janda replied to Houston92's discussion Summer with kids
"I just booked our summer vacation, we have a time share and I exchange for different places every year usually a road trip. Well, we did Disney in 2011 and wanted to go back to Orlando to check out the other parks and 'stuff' but I…"
lizbeth4 replied to Houston92's discussion Summer with kids
"Summer plans: My children are grown, but I was thinking of taking my 7 year old Grandson on some small excursions this summer. It has been tough on him also, losing his Papa 35 days ago. I think I am going to make small 2-3 day…"
DW replied to Houston92's discussion Summer with kids
"I think it is a great idea - my kids are both teenagers so they are pretty self reliant but if you want to go and need to go then why not! It doesn't have to be extravagent or complicated to be a good time. I agree with you on the need to be…"
Houston92 replied to Jake (OK)'s discussion Move to new house or not? Accident happened on our road!
" My husband was killed around the corner from our house. We were in the process of moving, so a lot of things were packed in boxes when the police showed up at our front door and shattered my world. We even had buyers ready to buy our…"
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Summer with kids
Hi everybody - Even though I have not posted anything for a while, I check in a lot. I suppose I've been lurking. I thank you brave souls for being so honest and open because it helps me SO much. I just did not feel ready or comfortable about sharing online... Part of me hopes I will eventually feel comfortable about sharing online because I think this could be a great way to process my grief, challenges, and sadness outside of my own circle of family, friends and supporters, but it…See More
Lisa ( Marielee) replied to Houston92's discussion To work or not to work
"Houston 92- It sounds like you know the answer for you. It seems like you need to stay home longer so you can continue to process your loss. If you are able to take the time you need, that would be a good thing for you probably. Yes, taking time for…"
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