"I can understand the gradual removal of the golf theme. Generally speaking, I guess redo-ing or remodeling is a common reaction and use of energy after our severe loss. For me, the farm is getting the tremendous output of my energy.…"
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kabluiz left a comment for Karen
"Hi Karen, LOL thanks for adding me too. My husband was 53 when he died from advanced prostate cancer. He fought a long time. 7 1/2yrs of it. I'm missing him more than ever. But I know he isn't suffering any more. May I ask what happened to…"
Karen commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"kabluiz, my husband, Dana, also passed away in February - the 18th - after a four month battle with lung cancer. I understand how you feel, and I, too, feel stronger every day. I hope you continue to be.
40ford, I was angry for a very…"
Karen commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"40ford, yep, and here I am in my little home in South Carolina - a place I never thought I'd be. I sold my travel trailer that my husband and I took to Florida all the time while he was on business, and I vacationed. We so enjoyed…"
Suz commented on Karen's photo
Back yard and garden area
"Karen, You have done a really great job with your house. You are good at this!"
Prairie Gal left a comment for Karen
"Karen, your new home looks lovely! You did a great job decorating it. I love the canopy bed. I hope you can find some peace and healing in your new home."
Karen commented on Karen's photo
Back yard and garden area
"Yes, that's Lizzie. She loves to be out in the yard - looking for grubs, I think. LOL Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
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Karen commented on Karen's photo
Master bedroom and canopy bed
"Thanks. I used to dread going to bed after Dana died, and I just didn't want to sleep in the old one so I bought myself a new one. I've always wanted a canopy. Now sleep comes. "
only1sue commented on Karen's photo
Master bedroom and canopy bed
"I just love what you have done. The canopy bed is so feminine. I could be very happy in a room like this.
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Karen commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"Thank you, Tanzwife. The door is always open as is the invitation. Just say the word."
Karen commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2012
"Thanks, Jocelyn. I am trying to be happy again. I don't know what the future holds - none of us do, of course - but I'm trying to make the best of it the only way I know how.
Moving ones self or moving or getting rid…"
adrift commented on Karen's photo
Sitting area
"It's amazing what you have done in such a short time Karen. The place is beautiful and looks like you haves lived there for years!! I commend you on a the effort it had to take to accomplish that. Could you send some of that my way? I have all…"
Karen commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"For anyone interested, I have posted a bunch of pix of my new home. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Karen"
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Posted on March 20, 2013 at 1:31pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Things are really moving towards a new life. I feel ten million ways about it, but it's something I have to do. I will miss this house and the view and some of the people and some of the places, but it's not where I want or need to be right now. I cannot believe that I will be closing in three weeks from today.
For those of you that asked to see pix, here is a link to them. They are not the best pix in the world, but they give you a pretty good idea of the place. I have…
Continue Moving on.............
Posted on March 15, 2013 at 12:48pm 16 Comments 0 Likes
Well, I made the decision. I have bought a smaller house in Lexington, SC - near my parents. I thought about going north (PA and/or CT) to be near sons and grandchildren, but I cannot take that weather anymore. I don't want to drive in the ice and snow, I don't want to use my heat 8 months a year and be stuck in my house. I can't find affordable equine boarding facilities up there, taxes are high, real estate is high, etc. So I made the decision to move to SC. At least I'll be…
Continue Moving on?
Posted on March 3, 2013 at 11:13am 11 Comments 0 Likes
My husband had his own room, and I made it into a golf-themed rest area for him. I had golf lamps, golf decorations, an area rug, wall hangings, even the electric plugs and light switches, etc. He loved it. When he died I removed all the golf stuff from his old room and put much of it in the office. I painted his room and put in an accent wall, changed the bed, and all that goes with it. My sons emptied all his clothes and brought them to a charity in town. They went through his tools…
Continue Today - Christmas
Posted on December 25, 2012 at 4:58pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
Well, I got up this morning and did my usual stuff - housework, fed the dogs, made the bed, took my meds, etc. and then watched some recorded shows because there sure is nothing on the television. My older son gave me a video call, and I saw my granddaughter and all the stuff she got from "Santa." They had lots of plans today - breakfast at home, lunch at his wife's aunt's, dinner at her…
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- At 9:45am on May 25, 2013,
kabluiz said… Hi Karen, LOL thanks for adding me too. My husband was 53 when he died from advanced prostate cancer. He fought a long time. 7 1/2yrs of it. I'm missing him more than ever. But I know he isn't suffering any more. May I ask what happened to your husband. I'll stay in touch. Just still learning this web site and where to post.
- At 7:47am on May 4, 2013,
Prairie Gal said… Karen, your new home looks lovely! You did a great job decorating it. I love the canopy bed. I hope you can find some peace and healing in your new home.
- At 10:34pm on April 18, 2013,
alwayshopeful (Jocelyn) said… Hi Karen. I'm so glad your move was good for you! I am in the process of buying a little house on the eastern shore of MD. We had planned to do this together when we retired. Well, that ain't gonna happen now:( Love my home but it's so sad here when I'm home by myself which is quite often. Kids live with me but they are grown and have their own lives, as they should. I've gone to the beach twice by myself and feel less lonely there than I do at home. Strange. I feel my husband all around me down there. I guess because that is the only place he ever really relaxed. Just one week per year. I will keep my home for now but spend as much time as I can at the beach, I hope. Fingers crossed. Keep doing well, my friend!
- At 9:47am on January 18, 2013,
Mac said… Sending good thoughts your way Karen.
- At 12:48am on October 7, 2012,
tkapmom (Myra-NC) said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU .....HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KAREN......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...
- At 1:42pm on July 16, 2012, Lostwithouthim said…
- Hi Karen, thank you so much for responding back. I am an empty neater. It is so quiet. I find myself just walking around not knowing what to do. I'm so lost. How are you doing today:)
- At 7:22pm on May 28, 2012,
Suz said… Karen,
I loved how you did your bed. It just looks beautiful! am slowly girlifying my house. It's kind of fun...all of those things that I could never do. But, as you know, I would give it all back to have Jud here. This is so hard, isn't it?
Hope you are having a better day. I felt so badly for how you got cut off yesterday.
Hugs,
Suz
- At 12:30pm on March 27, 2012,
VOLUNTEERSupa Dupa Fresh said… Welcome to our community.... I hope we can keep you company on your journey ahead. Please look around a bit and read this basic introduction to the site. You can find more information about how the community works under "Help!" in the navigation bar, and we'll send you a few newsletters with tips and ideas in the coming weeks. If you need a little more help, go to the Home page and look in the right hand column to see the link to a "Help Desk" form.
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- At 1:22pm on March 23, 2012,
Joyce said… Karen: I understand how hard it is right now, I'm at 5 months and it is still very hard, just know that you will find lots of support here if you want it. Just reading some of the posts and discussions might help. If you want you can call me anytime at 941-748-2533. Take Care.
- At 9:40pm on March 20, 2012, Joyce said…
Welcome Karen: I'm sorry for your loss but I'm glad you found your way to this site. I hope you will find the same comfort and understanding here at WV that I have. In the beginning I just read the blogs and posts and lurked in chat. Post and join us in chat when you feel comfortable. It is nice to be among people who "Get It". You will find help here, just give it a try.
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