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 I guess I am getting "used to" the fact that John is not physically here.  I miss him like crazy.. but acceping the reality of what is.  I did not want to go on without him; but I guess God isn't finished with me yet. 

 I still feel lopsided, and often when I do something.. I want to "tell him" share my day and listen to his.

 I cook, not every night, because my grandson lives with me. I know he likes my cooking, and always Thanks Me. It isn't the same joy or enthuisam that I had.  I so miss "this is my favorite" and then we would chuckle.. as I said hmm you have so many favorites.LOL
 I even miss the channel surfing.

 Life goes on, I am not trying to catch up with it... I was in a Fog like all of us. I am getting back on this Merry Go Round. I have learned to reach out, make new friendships and share my feelings.

I'm not reaching for any "brass rings" but I am on for the ride.." It's a Small World After All" comes into my mind.

i think I am learning to be more "gentle" with myself.

I did not sleep very well last night, so I am not doing much today, but relaxing, maybe a little crocheting, a little reading.

I do not need to "fuss" over grandson... lol the freezer has hot pockets, some frozen things, and the pantry has soup, etc. He will not starve. Gave him a heads up this am, that I was not feeling 100% and didn't feel like cooking. He said no problem grandma..  He has a friend over for the weekend.

I am moving forward.. and this time it is more about "me"  where am I going.. I don't have a clue, just  taking one day at a time, and figure God will help lead me to where I am supposed to be.

My fur babies keep me company, and keep me sane. they are quite the snugglers. and I often feel John through them, especially the oldest.. the one John bought me.

I am getting to be more at Peace I think. I still have my days and know I always will. This is the life I have now.. and I am slowlu adjusting to it.  I am making plans for the "future" like meetings, lunch with friends and even going to CWW... plans.. for the future.  A few months ago.. I know i would not have been able to do this. Meeting and making friends here, and going to my grief group.. re-entering the world. 

 Thank You to All Here who have reached out and touched me, a kind word, a virrtual hug, for understanding, because of this... All things are Possible.

 

 

 

 

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Comment by hendrixx2 on October 14, 2012 at 6:30am

Hi Bonnie,

So glad that you can reflect and chart the progress as you move along your journey; yes, many things have changed, and the adjustments required are many...It is so good that you are gaining some Peace, It is what I truly wish for you...

Comment by Lisa ( Marielee) on October 13, 2012 at 10:47pm

Bonnie- Good for you :) I know how hard it is to keep moving forward, you are doing great. One step at a time that's all we can do.  I sure hope you go to CWW , would love to meet you!  Love & Hugs- Lisa

Comment by janet on October 13, 2012 at 8:36pm

Bonnie, you are doing so good.  It is hard reaching out, making new friends, accepting the reality of it all but we all get there in time.

(((HUGS))) sweet lady.

Comment by Blue Snow on October 13, 2012 at 7:10pm

You should be proud of your self, Bonnie. You're hanging in there, doing what needs to be done. Getting out in the world to meet new friends is HUGE. Not, necessarily easy but SO worth giving you a virtual hug over.

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