Category Archives: Working Around House

So Many Wonderful Memories

Posted on Saturday, July 4, 2020 by Paul

“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” — J.M. Barrie. Sue has been gone for four months now and is so missed! She loved this holiday and always dressed accordingly.  Here she is at Old … Continue reading →

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Almost The Weekend!

Posted on Friday, July 3, 2020 by Paul

“The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal, and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. … Continue reading →

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The Second Half Of This Terrible Year Is Underway!

Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2020 by Paul

“Remember that people are only guests in your story – the same way you are only a guest in theirs – so make the chapters worth reading.” ? Lauren Klarfeld It was four years ago when we made our last … Continue reading →

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Half The Year Is Gone; So Far So Bad!

Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 by Paul

“Grief is not linear. It’s not a slow progression forward toward healing; it’s a zigzag, a terrible back-and-forth from devastated to okay until finally, there are more okay patches and fewer devastating ones. The mind can’t handle emotions like grief … Continue reading →

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Half The Year Is Gone, Good Riddens!

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 by Paul

“No journey out of grief was straightforward. There would be good days and bad days.” – Jojo Moyes Sue’s father was a charter member of Old Ranch; his membership number was in the single digits.  We join before we retired … Continue reading →

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The Weak Begins; The Tired Stay in Bed!

Posted on Monday, June 29, 2020 by Paul

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” — Winnie the Pooh It was a few moons ago when Sue said, “Let’s take the boys to Alaska with us!” Well, we did.  The year was … Continue reading →

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Up Up And Away

Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2020 by Paul

“This is not goodbye, my darling, this is a thank you. Thank you for coming into my life and giving me joy.” — Nicholas Sparks Sue could talk me into anything.  I dislike heights, but wherever we went across the … Continue reading →

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Work & Fun, A Good Thing!

Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2020 by Paul

“Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.” — Unknown Sue loved the babies and they loved her, it was magical.  BElow, we were babysitting Theo so Mom and Dad could get an afternoon off.  It … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Gone; Power Is On!

Posted on Friday, June 26, 2020 by Paul

Sue is in my heart, so she is always with me. Always! We loved doing new things, and the “All American Melodrama Theater” in Rainbow Harbor was one of our favorites.  We could boo, hiss, applaud, and cheer the actors … Continue reading →

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Help! I Am Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 by Paul

Though her smile is gone forever And her hand, I cannot touch I still have so many memories Of the one I loved so much. Her memory is now my keepsake Which with I’ll never part. God has her in … Continue reading →

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