Category Archives: Working Around House

Tuesday And We Are Getting Close!

“Say not in grief  say ‘she is no more’ but live in thankfulness that she was.” – Hebrew proverb I always found it surprising that after forty years on this planet, I found Sue working at the same place as … Continue reading

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Another Interesting Week Begins

“Grief can’t be shared. Everyone carries it alone; my burden in my way.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh We both enjoyed wine for many years, but a couple of years ago, we had to cease drinking as medical conditions dictated the … Continue reading

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Made It All The Way To Sunday!

This is not the life I pictured, but here I am. I can still make something beautiful. Grieve. Breathe. Begin again. – Thema Bryant-Davis Sue made her 50th High School reunion in 2019 and is pictured with Brad and Susie-Q, … Continue reading

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I Survived Thanks To A Wonderful Woman And Fantastic Memories!

Grief makes one hour ten. – Shakespeare Well, Sue had her birthday, and we all survived.  The day was filled with beautiful memories of a fantastic person who enjoyed life and gave of herself every moment.  The number of people … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” — Helen Keller Today was going to be difficult until I talked to Sue last night before going to … Continue reading

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Keeping A Low Profile!

“One must not let oneself be overwhelmed by sadness.” – Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis One thing about Sue, she was ALWAYS a lady.  She never a bad word nor spoke an unkind thought, always had good things to say, and she always … Continue reading

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Twenty Weeks Today I Lost The Love Of My Life!

The grieving process is a journey and not a place. It never ends; it just evolves. We will get through the toughest parts, but grieving is a passage. The only cure for grief is to grieve. We would walk for … Continue reading

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Another Day

“Grief never ends…but it changes. It’s a passage. Not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness. Nor a lack of faith…It is the price of love.” – Unknown Sue could do anything, but golf was her … Continue reading

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He (Brian) Read My Mind!

“Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It’s perfect when it arrives, and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we’ve learned something from yesterday.” John Wayne’s headstone I was sitting … Continue reading

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I Am Happy The 4th Is Behind Me!

The pain passes, but the beauty remains. – Pierre Auguste Renoir This weekend has been the worst for me since Sue passed.  It was her favorite, and it was just before her birthday month starts.  I must look like a … Continue reading

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