As for the anniversary, today marks one year since Wade passed away. It certainly has been a year of adjustments but I can't really say that it's been a difficult year. With the love and support of so many wonderful people, including YOU, I managed to make it through these past 12 months.
Yhat's too bad about the peonies, and, even more so, Wade. I'm so glad you have plenty of support.
ReplyDeleteThe peonies never last long enough for me.
DeleteLooking back I think that Wade had been much sick for a while and just not saying anything. At least now all the troubles he had in life are gone.
I'm so glad you have continued to share your life's up/downs ... and as you have thought/looked back, it's the tiny missed things of another persons' health that somehow just get explained or as you say here "had been such sick for a while"... I think in hindsight "men" don't want to make a fuss...
DeleteI've always found blogging to be therapeutic. It keeps my mind going, I get some things out and off my chest plus it makes me look for the positive things around me.
DeleteIt's easy to look at things now and see what we missed at the time. I agree about men not wanting to make a fuss.
They had some peonies in the supermarket the other day, they were soooo expensive. I like the pale pink one, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it was a year ago that Wade died. You've done so well Anne, I often wonder how I will do when Tom goes (of course there is always a chance I will go first) lol
Briony
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I love peonies, they smell so good.
DeleteI often wondered how I would do when Wade was gone and I can tell you that the way I imagined life would be isn't the way it really is. It's not better or worse than I thought, just different
Peonies are such beautiful flowers, thank you for sharing yours. Even with the rain drops on them and leaning downward they are a thing of beauty.
ReplyDeleteDear Ann ~ I think you've done very well for your first year without Wade. He would be proud of you for how far you've come this past year and moving forward with your life.
Find the beauty and joy in each day and keep your memories locked in your heart.
It is wonderful to have such loving and encouraging support from our blogging community. I know first hand. A blessing.
Love, hugs & prayers ~ FlowerLady
That peony shot is wonderful. I had wondered how long Wade had been gone...I am sorry he us gone...sound strange to say sorry for your loss this much later. I am glad you have survived...glad to have met you through blogging.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have been doing well! I really worried about you at first. You are so strong, but also have help from God. Such a pretty Peony bloom. The ones that are bred to have double and triple petals are too heavy to support the stems in the rain. The smaller blooms do well, though.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that about peonies. I love the scent of them.
DeleteI've discovered that I am way tougher than I thought I was and with a little faith I can accomplish anything.
My sister lost her husband 4 years ago, and still grieves her loss, but has learned to move on. It's difficult, and some can mend a broken heart sooner than others. You're strong and the memory lingers. With us & your will...you WILL get by! You've proved it.
ReplyDelete(My mom had peonies in every yard.)
Yes, everyone has their own timetable for how long they grieve. Maybe in a way we never really stop, some just are better at setting it aside for a while.
DeleteLove you Ann. Big healing hugs to you my friend. ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteLove you too my friend
DeleteLove and hugs on this sad anniversary. I know you still miss him and will continue to as your heart heals.
ReplyDeleteRough day, do something nice for yourself.
ReplyDeleteAbout the nicest thing I've done so far is leave work...lol
DeleteYou are an inspiration . . . I am over joyed that you have found encouragement and love through this first year. You are on my prayers, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteThe peony photo is beautiful. Sending you love and hugs on this sad anniversary.
ReplyDeletethank you
DeleteI can't believe it's a year already. Big giant HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI guess time flies even if you aren't having fun...lol
DeleteWhat a big beautiful bloom! And it's been nice getting to know you in this past year. You've done so great...you've been so strong and brave! Hugs!
ReplyDelete(((HUGS))) I find it hard to believe that it has been a year already. You have done an amazing job. I know it hasn't been easy for you but you should be very proud of yourself. Losing a love one is so hard but God is good and He has been by you every step of the way.
ReplyDeleteI was about to comment on this post when I looked up and realized I was posting under Debby and the title of her blog jumped out at me.....JUST BREATHE! I know that in this respect the meaning is different then for her but I hear, since I am still learning it, that you just have to BREATHE! I have learned a deep on here and there when things hit you is a good start. From what I am learning, the first are the hardest. You have been through all the first of the first yr.., I hope that for you it begins to get easier. The pain I think will remain, the loss, the love....but it I understand it does get easier. You were in my thoughts yesterday when I read what day it was for you on FB. Hang in there and JUST BREATHE! Thanks Debby for the reminder to do that.....
ReplyDeleteYes, a big deep cleansing breath does help. I think as time goes on we finally figure out how to adjust to changes so that we can continue on
DeleteI think you are doing very well in getting through this first year. I was in a widow's fog for the first few months. I am glad friends and family are coming through for you, blog friends too. I have been helped in the same way. Today I went to a Widow Friends potluck lunch after church which is a great little group.
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