Morning Ladies,
Just wanted to let ya'll know about my new blog post. My wedding anniversary is tomorrow and I've been having a hard time this year. It would have been our 42nd anniversary and I've been missing Mel a lot lately. I do fine for a while, then it hits me again, and anniversaries are hardest for me. So, I do what makes me feel better-I write. Hope you'll take a look-
http://www.widowhoodisnotfunny.blogspot.com

Alanna aka Copygal

Hi, Copygal. I can only imagine how that feels. ((hugs)) coming your way.

Hi Copygal, A belated but heartfelt kudos for your blog post. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are feeling a bit better by now. I am off to "like" your Facebook fan page...

Thanks everyone for your encouragement and support over the years. I couldn't have made it without you! And thanks Anne for hitting that "like" button. Everyone is welcome to come by, post their thoughts or make suggestions. If there is something in particular that you want to discuss, just let me know. Visit me on Facebook, on my blog or PM me here. I'm happy to answer any questions or help in any way I can. And I hope you'll consider buying my book. My ultimate goal is to help other widows make it through this journey, find their purpose and create a new future for themselves.

Alanna aka Copygal

copygal,
I think of this oftentimes: where happily married couples are concerned, it seems one or the other of 'em are taken to Heaven.
Unhappy couples get divorced and remarry. Life isn't fair, really.

Jabber,
You know I've thought the same thing so many times, when I see couples squabbling and obviously not getting along, how unfair that I had to lose the guy with whom I got along so beautifully. I guess that's life.

So many things seem unfair. Some people who want kids, can't have them. Some people who have kids don't want 'em. When you're
young and need a big house, for your growing family, you can't afford a big house. When you're older and can afford a large
place, there are only the two of you. Things seem so unbalanced
at times. But, like you say, that's life!

I have come to the conclusion that the word WIDOW is a terrible word, it brings such sadness.

Chatty,
I agree that the word "widow" has definite negative connotations. That's precisely why I'm trying to reach other women in the same situation and show them there is joy to be found in a new life & a new purpose, so they don't get lost in the sadness. Sadness & depression can become comfortable old friends & difficult to get away from; not a good thing. Perhaps we can coin a new term. How about spouse challenged?

Hi All, It's been a year and eight months since I lost my husband of 42 years. I was a warrior during the year he was ill (trying everything I (we) could to keep him alive) and then wondering who would I be without him.

I truly believe my husband's spirit surrounds me ... but I also know that he wanted me to find my purpose and to live ... life goes on! I turned to my creative side - producing artwork and poetry which expressed my grief, and then expressed finding my joy. I am so grateful for the time my husband I had together. It enabled me to go on, and to discover the new me, and ultimately ... to a wonderful new relationship. Romance and love is possible in our sixties. I am glad to be alive, grateful for all of my experiences good and challenging. It brought me to who I am today, and I really like this woman named Laurel. For those of you going through loss, my book "Emerging Voices" will take you on a gentle journey of self-discovery. Laurel
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