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[size="3"][/size]Hi friends,
I thought I would stop by to say hello. I am adjusting to life alone. Not an easy transition, I never thought about life after Merle. I find myself at age 60 living alone for the first time in my life.
I have good and bad days, and I still have not mustered up the "strength"? (don't know if that is the right word) to send out the thank you cards. I have joined a couple of bereavement groups, and it seems Thursday is bereavement day, two different groups meet that day! I am a bereavement group junkie, lol. I know that sounds a bit irreverent, but I do get something from each of the groups. I am continuing to see my therapist, she says I am doing well, which was news to me. the moderator of the evening bereavement group told me the same thing. I guess they see something I don't. My therapist has urged me to get back to being creative, to draw or paint or even doodle. She even suggested I personalize the thank you note with a little drawing on each. I will give that some consideration. I guess I am rambling now... I hope to see you all again here soon. I have been following the various threads but not posting.
So long for now...
Trish
Life Around Here

Trish It is good to see you, I am glad to know you are well and healing..I think that is a wonderful Idea to put a little drawing on the notes..I think you can find a peaceful spot for yourself in being creative and 'escaping' it all for a while..It was good to see you stop by

hugs to you
Kay

We're all pulling for you. And remember you're welcome in our "group" any time.

Dear Trish, we don´t know each other, but I could not help it but to sympathize with you and with your pain. I cannot even imagine how hard must be to find enough strength to cope... But if your therapist says your doing fine, I think you must trust her and trust yourself! Being creative is indeed a great idea. At least it helped me, when I most needed something to get me out of a dark phase in my life. It still does... And I am sure you will find all the support you need from your friends here in DS.

Keep in touch and share your work with us!

Warmest regards,
Sonia.

Nice to see you here again, Trish! We're all here ready to support and comfort you.

Hi Trish
Good to hear from you. I know how hard it is, but I find remembering all our good times helps. Get drawing and painting - it beats housework.

Hi Trish! Thanks for stopping in and remembering us. Hope you're doing all right, time heals all (so they say).

My good friends,

I never knew when I joined Drawspace that I would meet and make friends with so many kind, generous, supportive people. You have all touched my heart in a very special way and I am grateful for your compassion at this most difficult time of my life. Thanks to all who have replied to my note.
It is Mother's Day, I hope you are having a great day. This is one of many firsts (holidays, eating out, going places) etc, that we have had since Merle died. Thank God for the support of my daughter, who is spending her weekends with me and to my sister, for Mother's Day she sent tickets for my daughter and I to see Cirque du Soleil. We saw the show last night and it was magical. It was wonderful! We had a great time.
Today we are just hanging out. My daughter made me a great breakfast, after letting me sleep in a bit, and we have spent this afternoon watching funny videos.
I'll drop in to see you all again soon. Thanks again to all of my old and new friends. You guys are the best!
Fondly,
Trish

Hi Trish,
It sounds like you are going about things the right way. One step at a time.
Take care!

Hi Trish,

I don't know you, but it is lovely to hear you are heading on the right track after your devastating loss. I sympathize with you and understand the changes you are going through. My grandfather passed away in February and apart from being the centre of our family my grandma is now in the same situation and handling in a very similar way to you.

Well done and lovely to see you on here. I love your idea about personalising the cards, I think that would look fabulous and also be so meaningful.

Take care and look forward to seeing you around here.

Cuttn <3 xx