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I lost my husband of 50 years last February and moved to be nearer to my children. Some days the pain “burst” makes it hard to breathe and I find myself waiting for night so I can try to sleep. For me a difficult part is forcing myself to go out and do anything. A grief counselor told me I will never feel normal again but I will feel better. Something that has helped me was finding a new church where I’ve connected with many women who have been where I am now. I also try to be sure to spend time outdoors each day, time in Bible study, prayer, journaling and playing and cuddling my little dog. My prayers for all of you are are going on this journey we never wanted. May you find peace and joy in the smallest moments.
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@roxiesmom13 ,
I'm so sorry your husband recently died! And you were married 50 wonderful years. I'm sure that's very hard for you. My husband also died in July, 2024. We were married 30 years. I know what you are going through. But it does start to get better. I read the Bible every night and it helps. I also pray a lot. That's nice you found a church you like. I have an eye condition, Retinitis Pigmentosa so I don't like to drive anymore than I have to. So, I'm not attending church these days. However, I've found that keeping busy with cleaning the house and gardening really helps and at 79, it also tires you out so you can sleep good! With my husband having lung cancer and me taking care of him, a lot of things like gardens, windows, etc. got neglected.
Your dog sounds cute! I have a little gray squirrel who sits in the tree by my kitchen window everyday and waits for me to toss him a few peanuts out the window. Then he runs down and gets one peanut and runs back up the tree and eats his peanut on the branch by the window! He's fun to watch.
You are right. We are all on this journey we never wanted. But we have God and Jesus and all the angels to help us through it! Also we have the knowledge that eventually we will be in Heaven and reunited with our loved ones. I hope things go well for you during this time.
I'll remember you in my prayers.
PML