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Monday, February 23, 2026

7 years ago

 I took a look back at this time in 2019. Nothing much exciting was going on.

I was still struggling with getting rid of Wade's clothes. They stayed in the closet for quite some time because I was feeling like if I got rid of them I was getting rid of the last bit of him that was still here.


I was still in the bakery at the store where I worked.

I didn't look or feel as old as I do now and apparently I enjoyed clowning around in my spare time



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20 comments:

  1. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3February 23, 2026 at 1:29 AM

    I am glad you got your clown on

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  2. DuniFebruary 23, 2026 at 2:05 AM

    Bittersweet throwback. I'm still hanging onto my mom's clothes. I remember those gorgeous cakes you made!

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  3. MadSnapper n BeauFebruary 23, 2026 at 4:48 AM

    I can't believe its been 7 years, I would never have guessed that long. hugs

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  4. jabblogFebruary 23, 2026 at 6:49 AM

    It would be a strange world if we all looked as we did when younger.

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  5. LoriFebruary 23, 2026 at 7:03 AM

    Looking back is bittersweet sometimes, isn't it? Love the picture of you.

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  6. DeniseinVAFebruary 23, 2026 at 7:17 AM

    Heart goes out to you at the thought of having to do this. Your cake baking was always enjoyable to see, loved your decorating style and looking at you in your clown outfit? You’ve got a real twinkle in the eyes :)

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  7. Liz HindsFebruary 23, 2026 at 8:20 AM

    I am sometimes shocked at how much I've aged! That wasn't supposed to happen! Memories can surprise us with their force of emotion.

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  8. Linda's Relaxing LairFebruary 23, 2026 at 9:57 AM

    Cute clown and nice cake.

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  9. My Mind's EyeFebruary 23, 2026 at 11:12 AM

    ANN what a nice post....remembering Wade and ending with your beautiful smile and red nose
    Hugs Cecilia

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  10. SandeeFebruary 23, 2026 at 11:39 AM

    Remembering is a good thing. I've been with you for many years. You made me smile and feel sad in one post.

    Have a fabulous day and week. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Gibbs. ♥

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  11. Debby@Just BreatheFebruary 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM

    I can understand that removing his clothes would be very difficult. The clown photo is so cute. Take care.

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  12. LinFebruary 23, 2026 at 12:42 PM

    I think getting rid of a loved one's clothes is common. It's just so...final. The bakery seems like a hundred years ago...doesn't it?

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  13. CheerfulMonkFebruary 23, 2026 at 1:55 PM

    A lot has happened since then! I’ll have to go back to pictures and past blogs to remember what I was doing then. I love that clown picture, and I remember your beautiful cakes. ❤️

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  14. photowannabeFebruary 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM

    (((hugs))) Bittersweet Memories.
    Love your Clown impish smile.
    Have a great week.
    Sue

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  15. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM

    I cannot imagine a much sadder chore than having to do this. The sight and even the smell would be so overwhelming. I hope someone was with you for support.

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  16. Carrie @ Cottage CozyFebruary 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM

    Getting rid of those clothes must be just so difficult. I just can't imagine.

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  17. RitaFebruary 23, 2026 at 4:36 PM

    I think I look at the memory photos almost every day. :)

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  18. handmade by amaliaFebruary 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM

    Time flies! Love your clown face.
    Amalia
    xo

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  19. HappyKFebruary 23, 2026 at 5:55 PM

    Always a shock looking in the mirror to see an old person!! I sure don't feel it though!
    Must have been so hard going through the clothes!!!

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  20. Chatty CroneFebruary 23, 2026 at 10:05 PM

    Seven years.
    You were a beautiful blue eyed clown though.

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