"In September of this year(at 14 months after my husband's death) I decided to sign up for Match. I decided that I wanted to learn how to date (kind of like a new hobby :)). I ended up meeting a man and we're now crazy about each other.…"
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JennyWisconsin replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion For those who have dated... how did you know when you were ready?
JennyWisconsin commented on Carolyn S's blog post (If I Venture) In the Slipstream
"Caroline - I can't believe I'm reading this - Astral Weeks was my husbands and my favorite album. We fell in love to it. Van Morrison was such an instrumental part of our courtship that we invited him to our wedding (he didn't come of…"
JennyWisconsin commented on sewpatti's blog post My story in part.
"Sewpatti - you did a very loving thing for your husband."
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JennyWisconsin commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2010
"@Dianne - you really are a special lady, thanks for sending that to me. This looks great. I signed up for the newsletter and got some info on the Bridge to Life program."
JennyWisconsin commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2010
"2 steps forward, one step back. It's been a "one step back" weekend. My son has been busy with football and friends all weekend. I feel incredibly lonely. For so much of the first year all I wanted to do was just exist. I didn't…"
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JennyWisconsin commented on Lee's blog post BEST OF THE BEST
"Thanks so much Lee. Your wife was a beautiful woman."
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JennyWisconsin replied to nature girl's discussion How do you start dating?
"I'm interested in what others say on this topic also. I DID sign up on Match.com last weekend. I'm really glad I did. So far I haven't accepted the requests I've gotten to meet, nor have I made any requests. The reason I'm…"
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I lost my husband and best friend, Dave, to liver cancer on July 15, 2010 **** we were married 17 years.**** we have a son Nick who is 14 and will be a high school freshman **** I work full time as an IT Business Partner for Kimberly Clark **** we live in Oshkosh Wisconsin **** I am 49 years old **** we have a dog named Cassie and a cat named Ernie.
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A Hopeful Thought for us All
Posted on August 6, 2011 at 1:34pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
A friend of mine posted this on Facebook yesterday.... Just had to share with you all....
"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen."
--- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen."
--- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Patio Furniture
Posted on August 1, 2011 at 10:04am 7 Comments 1 Like
My birthday is Wednesday. I'll be 49 years old. I had decided that I was going to buy a few pieces of patio furniture for myself as my birthday present. I set out to Target, was driving past Lowes and remembered that they, too, had patio furniture... so I took a sharp right into the parking lot. I'm driving in the parking lot and I am hit square in the face with a tragic (to me) memory.
It must have been early summer 2010 when Dave and I were headed to Lowes for something... who… Continue
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 11:04pm on August 5, 2011,
jean said… - Hi Jenny, Thanks for the well wishes, hope you are having a good day too.
- At 12:09am on August 4, 2011,
Eileen said… - I hope that the day was kind to you!
- At 12:24pm on August 3, 2011,
Dianne in Nevada said… 
I hope your special day is filled with love and peace.
- At 2:10am on July 23, 2011,
Lisa ( Marielee) said…
Hi Jenny,
Welcome. So sorry for the reason you are here but glad you found your way to this site. This place has given me comfort and support and I hope it is the same for you . Join us on chat when you are ready, looking forward to getting to know you better. Lisa
- At 11:10pm on July 22, 2011, Dianne in Nevada said…
- Welcome, Jenny. I see you've already joined some groups and made your first post. Good for you! Take a look at the forum discussions and jump right in or try out the chat room ... there are some wonderful conversations taking place here.
- At 8:06pm on July 22, 2011,
Alive & Mortal said… - I hope you find what you need here to heal and make your way. I am glad you have joined us. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Welcome to our little floating interwebs community.
- At 7:37pm on July 22, 2011,
Lisa (lost) Lamb said…
So glad you found us!I hope you find as much comfort and understanding here that I have!
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