Stormybay's Thread a bit of comfort in a hard world

taxi73

HI Stormy..thought I'd pop in to see how you're doing..I to was thinking of you and yours with christmas fast approaching us...and of all the other people in the same position...that's great news at the new baby coming along as well...whens it due?...so sending you and yours big hugs xxxx

Stormybay

Hi guys,
Thank you so very much for thinking about me at this time, I've really had a difficult week, well, about 3 weeks really. I can't focus on anything, not written one card, and just can't seem to get motivated at all. I though I was doing so very well, but now just feel confused and bewildered. I feel quite angry with myself for feeling like this.
I'm in the middle of having a new kitchen and the house is such a mess. I was John's birthday this week, our anniversary of when we met a day later and it's Rosie's birthday tomorrow, and then, of course it's thge anniversary of his death and then Christmas, I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to January, just to get this year out of the was and all the 'firsts' will have been done and dusted.
It comforts me so much that there are people out there who are thinking of me at this time. I have one or two wonderful friends who care so much too and those, you and my children keep me going all the time, for that, I thank you all.
My thoughts too, go to those people who have also suffered loss, this time of year can never be easy, peace and love to you all.
Lots of love,
Stormy
xxxxxx

Stormybay

Oh, my second grandchild is due in May, life goes on and I'm so glad it does, I'm just sorry that John isn't here to share it with me. I've just been to see Jade, and she looks so well, positively blooming

Triker

Hi Stormy, really good to hear from you even though it's not all good hun.

I've been thinking of you too, as it is this time of year. I hope things do ease for you and each day gets a little better. xx

LouBlue

I thought I would check in on you. I remember seeing your thread a while back. Can't believe a year has passed. I thought of you, as my dear mum passed away suddenly in August, and I am finding it very difficult with Christmas looming but we are all determined to have some fun, as she was always in the middle of it and would so want that.

I wish you and your family a peaceful Christmas with loving fond memories of your DH to get you through. xxxx

cornish_lady

Hi

Have only just found this thread and read it all the way through with great interest and many tears.

I lost my darling husband, at the far too young age of 58, only 8 weeks ago so am still in the middle of all these emotions.

I am going away to stay with one of my daughters for christmas and new year as I cannot bear the thought of being in this house without him.

It has been very helpful to me to know that other people feel the same and somehow I feel less alone. I feel a bit guilty feeling alone as I have 5 grown-up kids who are fantastic, but somehow the "alone" feeling is still there.

But thank you to you all, it helps knowing you are there.

rog2

cornish_lady wrote: »

Hi

Have only just found this thread and read it all the way through with great interest and many tears.

I lost my darling husband, at the far too young age of 58, only 8 weeks ago so am still in the middle of all these emotions.

I am really sorry to hear that, cl, and please accept my condolences. I hope you can get a bit of comfort out of this thread.

cornish_lady

Thank you for that

Joy

LouBlue

cornish_lady wrote: »

Hi

Have only just found this thread and read it all the way through with great interest and many tears.

I lost my darling husband, at the far too young age of 58, only 8 weeks ago so am still in the middle of all these emotions.

I am going away to stay with one of my daughters for christmas and new year as I cannot bear the thought of being in this house without him.

It has been very helpful to me to know that other people feel the same and somehow I feel less alone. I feel a bit guilty feeling alone as I have 5 grown-up kids who are fantastic, but somehow the "alone" feeling is still there.

But thank you to you all, it helps knowing you are there.

So sorry - hope you have a peaceful Christmas with your lovely family. xxx

AnW'sMum

Hi to everyone

So sorry to hear your news cornish lady, it's never easy losing a partner at any age and I a (and many others here) can relate directly to your sense of loneliness so please do not feel guilty. There are no right or wrong feelings, everyone has different reactions. It's great that you are going to stay with one of your daughters for Christmas.

It will be our second Christmas without my DH and it doesn't seem 2 minutes since last Christmas which to be honest I just wanted to get through.

This thread is great for support and it's lovely to know that there are people out there who care even though none of us has met.

Stormy you have been in my thoughts a lot lately, sending big hugs your way and birthday hugs for Rosie. We are in a similar situation in that our birthdays are all close together, mine is next week and Ian and the kids are all in January, so it's a real roller coaster around here! You have done so well and you are almost there, getting through and surviving all the firsts. It seems such a relief to get them all done, I remember willing the time away in the run up to Ian's anniversary in June.


LouBlue I am sure your mum will be looking down with a smile on her face this Christmas.

Sending hugs to everyone and hope that you find some peace this Christmas.

xx