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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Recently Widowed and need prayers Please  |
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eggfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Kristy
Melvern
KS
USA
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 Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 10:14:01 AM
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Thank you Sisters ! Yes, I am feeling joy in the littlest of things these days. As I write I am sitting with my sick daughter and watching my granddaughter, who is also sick ! Ummmm... I'm thinkin I might be next.. sore throat and stuffy nose ! Oh dear ! Will be heading home tomorrow. Have loved every moment with the babies and grands. But ready for home and my own bed !! LOL !
Ok...time to wipe runny noses and fix chicken noodle soup !
Hugs to all...
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
Sis #2339
http;//www.myhealingthroughartstory.blogspot.com |
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herb19355
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Debi
Danielsville,
GA
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 12:59:23 PM
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Hi Pen Pal..... wow... you are an amazing woman. I love the art thing with the hand. What a treasure. I am sure I going to learn a ton as your penpal. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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eggfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Kristy
Melvern
KS
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2010 : 10:38:23 AM
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Hello my penpal ! So glad you popped in and saw my loves hand. Thank you for your kind comment. It is a treasure to our family now and brings me such comfort just laying my hand atop his. Weird... Maybe! But who cares ! lol !! I too am excited to learn more about you and get to know my sis ! Soon as I get home from the grandbabies I will get busy and get to writing and creating ! Cant wait to hear from you as well !!
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
Sis #2339
http;//www.myhealingthroughartstory.blogspot.com |
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MotherLodeBeth
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Beth
Calaveras County
California
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2010 : 12:25:03 AM
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Originally posted by eggfarmgirl
Hello Sisters !
I am brand new here I'm your sister #2339. I lost my husband to Mesothelioma July 14th,2010. I am trying to find my new place in this world and discover what my purpose is now that our kids are grown and my husband is gone. I am struggling to figure it all out.
I live on a farm in Kansas and was born and raised on a big ranch on the plains. I can't imagine leaving here, but don't know how I will keep up with it all since I am alone. Don't want to make a move unless it is just too much. The kids are worried but they have families of their own. They say they will be here to help...but.. havent seen it yet ! 
I ask for your prayers that I will be lead to understand just why I am here and for strength to carry on.
Thank you and blessings and hugs to you all..
Kristy
The Eggfarmgirl
Kristy is there a local hospice near you? I ask because the one near me has a wonderful widow/widowers group that meets once a week. And yes its hard the first two years after a spouse has died. I say frist two years because thats what we were told at the support group and it prepared me. Reach out and ask for specific help from the kids and be blunt and tell them what you need and when you need it. And tell them you need it NOW. Been there done that.
I remember being so mad because everyone had their family and normal lives and had no idea what I was going thru. Then I spoke up and reminded them that unlike me they had someone daily who loved them and was there to talk to etc. Now I call shut in friends, widow/widower, caregiver friends and ask how they are doing weekly and even more often, just because I remember how sad and lonely I felt after Ron died.
Hope those who read you comments, take the time to call their parents, grandparents etc who are alone now and ask how they are doing and then ask what can they do to help, and mean it.
MotherLodeBeth
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eggfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Kristy
Melvern
KS
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2010 : 4:13:51 PM
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Dear Beth,
Yes ,I am in counseling with Hospice. They have been wonderful. I honestly think I would have lost my mind without them. Before husband passed they were wonderful to me and our family. One of their volunteers happens to be a good friend and my case manager (Disability). She has also been so supportive and faithful to check in on me regularly. She is also the one that has encouraged me to journal and do a gratitude check in with her each day. Telling her at least 3 things I am grateful for that day. It has helped me so very much.
I have not been able to attend the group gatherings as I no longer drive. And to be honest... I have not wanted to go to groups where it is widows and widowers. I know.. sounds weird. But, I went to one church function that was a mixed group and it seemed to be a see who you could hook up with situation ! Ugg !! I had the best.. I don't want the rest !!
Thank you all so much for being here for me and for eachother! God has blessed me by finding each of you here at MJF!!
Hugs...
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
Sis #2339
http;//www.myhealingthroughartstory.blogspot.com |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Recently Widowed and need prayers Please |
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Recently Widowed and need prayers Please
