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It’s not so bad being here at home by myself as compared to some other places. Of course I miss Cindy and I am on an emotional roller coaster on a regular basis. The 15th = 7 months. I haven’t changed very much around the house. I have taken a couple of pieces of art down and have moved some around.
I do like to get out of the house. I know I have so much “work” to do. Emotional work that is. This totally unknown journey that I am on, trying to do the best that I can do. Not quite sure what that means or what it entails. When I get out of the house, I do tend to escape some of that.
Cindy and I always enjoyed hosting dinners and other celebrations at our house. This started very early on. Elaborate birthday parties (all homemade). Fun dinner parties, you name it... We did it on a pretty regular basis.
My son turned 19 this week. He’s the youngest of my two children. We had a birthday dinner for him tonight at the house. Nice to have some life in the house again. I made tacos. That’s what my son and daughter want for their birthday dinners. I won’t go into details right now, but I guarantee you that if you tried them, you would agree that they are the best tacos that you have ever had.
I’m glad to have some life in the house again. Cindy would be/is glad to see a house full of people.
Wish that I could invite you all over sometime for dinner. I do appreciate this community.
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Comment by Mac on January 21, 2013 at 10:55am -
Thank you all for your comments. Today appears to be another good day too. Don't know what's up or how long it will last, but I will take it.
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Comment by chez2all on January 20, 2013 at 8:38pm -
Hi Mac, Chez from Australia, 2nd time widow.
Life returning to a grieving home is a precious time for all of you. My youngest turned 19 in December and it was good to be able to celebrate her special day. 10 months for me now and it's been a tough time, but also lots of laughter and music. This community has been an inspirational support...and it's good we can have a complain every now n then, and someone here will actually listen to us.
I also love that we can share the good things that happen in our lives too.
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Comment by Dianne in Nevada on January 20, 2013 at 4:58pm -
A really nice post, Mac ... and good to hear that today is proving to be another good day. Feeling good while you reminisce is an important step ... and recognizing how truly lucky we were to have found our loves is an amazing gift. Enjoy your day.
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Comment by Midlo777 (steve) on January 20, 2013 at 4:19pm -
I'm glad for you too Mac. Glad you had a good day.
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Comment by janet on January 20, 2013 at 2:57pm -
I hope you day continues to be a good day. Your tacos sound delicious.
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Comment by Mac on January 20, 2013 at 2:45pm
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Another good day so far and for that I am glad. I've been watching videos, going through old photos, reading letters.
It's making me feel good. It's making me smile. It's making me reminisce. We had so many good times. So many adventures. We were/are such a great family. In many ways I feel my love for Cindy growing even more. We were so lucky to have found each other.
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Comment by Lori on January 20, 2013 at 1:32pm -
life in the house does feel so good. Your taco's sound incredibly yummy! hugs to you
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Comment by Mac on January 20, 2013 at 1:33am
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Patcopoo. Here's how I make my tacos. I always cook beef, pork and chicken. So everyone can have what they like best. I grill it or broil it in the oven. Then I chop each one up and add garlic. I then crisp it a pan in Olive Oil.
Chop up cilantro, tomatoes, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and whatever else that time. Make some guacamole. Put out a variety of salsa and sauces. Cheese... Fry each tortilla in Canola Oil. Yellow corn tortillas only.
Thank you for your comment pactcpoo. I was certainly looking forward to being an empty nester with my wife and having that exclusive time together. Wishing you all the best...
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