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I have just found out that my daughter is expecting. She is due in September. It is so bittersweet. Terry would have been such a wonderful grandfather. He loved babies. This is my first grandchild. For the first time since Terry passed, I feel like there is something to live for. I know I...

I put my old house up for sale today. I met with the realtor and signed the paperwork. I continued cleaning out the house and knew that the time had come to clean out Terry's closet. I had shut the door when he died and couldn't bear to open it. My son was nearby and checked on me from time...

Hi, everyone I have not had internet since I moved into the new house and really feel disconnected from everyone. I should have the internet issue straightened out this week. Right now I am in a hotel and using the hotel's internet provider. My move went very smoothly. Thank you, everyone...

The anniversary of Terry's death was this week. He died on Columbus Day, October 9th. This year October 9th was on Tuesday. So, it was 2 days of intense grieving--Columbus Day and the 9th. How ironic, we settled Terry's estate on Columbus Day. My pastor went with me to the lawyer's office...

I have found a true treasure. Last weekend my 3 dearest friends took me to a little town in Canada that I truly fell in love with. It is located right where the Niagara River empties into Lake Ontario. What a quaint, quiet retreat. If you ever want to go to a place where you feel want to...

I just returned home from a very special weekend with 3 very dear girlfriends. These 3 have stood beside me during this past year since I became widowed. If you want to visit a very special place, that is a true treasure, visit Niagara On The Lake in Ontario. It is located where the Niagara...

I finally found a new home. I am purchasing a beautiful 3 bedroom townhouse with family room and garage. I will be making settlement in November. Please pray for a smooth transition. I feel like this will be a time for going forward into a new life. It will be hard leaving this home of 28...

Well, after quite a search, and even placing an offer on a house and then withdrawing it, I have entered into a contract on a house. I am not making settlement until November, which is quite fine with me. I am purchasing a townhouse with 3 bedrooms, family room, and garage. It is the house I...

My oldest daughter is bipolar and has rejected her family because she feels she is the only one mourning her dad's death. She feels that I have moved on with my life and her siblings have forgotten him. How very wrong she is! I leave my daughter a voicemail each Tuesday asking her to call and...

My oldest daughter is bipolar and has rejected her family because she feels she is the only one mourning her dad's death. She feels that I have moved on with my life and her siblings have forgotten him. How very wrong she is! I leave my daughter a voicemail each Tuesday asking her to call...

The kids and I returned this afternoon from our extended family vacation in New Hampshire. It was a very emotional time. My husband loved northern New Hampshire and even though it is a far ride from our home in southeastern Pennsylvania, we went often up there to visit my husband's relatives...

The kids and I returned this afternoon from our extended family vacation in New Hampshire. It was a very emotional time. My husband loved New Hampshire and even though it is a far ride from our home in Pennsylvania, we went often up there to visit my husband's relatives. On this trip...

Please pray for our family and extended family. My 85 year old father-in-law has been hospitalized with pneumonia and he is very week. My sister-in-law, who it was determined to have beaten her cancer, was hospitalized today with headaches. Apparently, the cancer has returned and has settled...

Please pray for our family and extended family. My 85 year old father-in-law has been hospitalized with pneumonia and he is very week. My sister-in-law, who it was determined to have beaten her cancer, was hospitalized today with headaches. Apparently, the cancer has returned and has...

What is your favorite thing about summer?

This weekend was another "first" in this year of firsts since my husband's homegoing.. This weekend was camp weekend for Pioneer Clubs. Our church and another church have been taking our 1st - 6th graders camping this weekend for the last 23 years. Terry and I have played a number of roles...

My son-in-law has gotten a job! And, his Green Card came in the mail today. He is so happy. My daughter had a second interview for a job yesterday and another interview today. Looks like they are on their way!

Thank you for your prayers and support during the last 2 days. My kids and I made it through the viewing and funeral for my husband's cousin, Joseph. It was very difficult and we are all emotionally spent. We returned home tonight and everyone is just hanging out in the family room. We can't...

Please be in prayer for my kids and I. This past Tuesday, my husband's cousin, Joseph, died very suddenly. He died just like Terry died. He was talking to his sister in the kitchen, she left the room for a moment, came back in and found him dead on the floor. It was just like Terry died. He...