Journal Entry for April 24, 2008
April 24, 2008 2:04pm
I am surprised that I took the first anniv. so good. Maybe I did my grieving ahead of time. I feel free right now, although I know that at …
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About Me
I'm 57. Brown hair, green eyes, I'm a Christian who believes in Jesus as my savior. I'm friendly and love to help people. I have five cats that I love. 3 grown children. I live with my youngest son, who is 35. My husband of 39 yrs passed away from cancer last yr on April 21st. I work at a Deli. Trying hard to get my life back on track, since the death of my one and only.
Interests
Crochet and latch hooking rugs. Reading, both christian, self help and mystery and suspense. Cats, of course.
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ginnycat gave MrsTDC a Hug 1:08pm
Same to you dear friend.…
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ginnycat gave cathyww a Hug 1:02pm
thanks for the hug. That's still one CUTE kitten. Sorry your allergic. What kind of dogs do you have?…
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ginnycat commented on rrowley’s journal entry PRAISE GOD, I had a wonderful, productive day 12:50pm
Wow! Now that's our Rhonda. You don't owe us a thing. Friends do because they want to do. Thank you…
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ginnycat gave rrowley a Hug 12:44pm
thanks for the advice on forwarding. I guess I will just forward two at a time then. REALLY HAPPY that…
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ginnycat commented on MrsTDC’s photo/video 12:41pm
I love it. so comforting.…
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After the 1st Anniv.
April 22, 2008 2:23pm
It's the day after the first anniv. I still feel calm as I did the day before. I felt calm yesterday also. But, for the two …
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First Anniv
April 20, 2008 2:07pm
Well, here I sit. Feeling calm at the moment. But who knows what tomorrow will bring since tomorrow is the first anniv of Reuben's …
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I already saw your posts at the group, and I liked tham! Glad you joined!
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love and hugs
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OMYGOSH...from your animal stories, I think we're "Ginny clones"!! LOL Glad to meet you and honored to have you as a new friend!! Hugs, Ginnyrabbit
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6 cats!! awesome!! and you love bunnies, too!! You ARE a GInny!! LOL LOL
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just a hug from one Ginny to another...! Ginny (rabbit)
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Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Partner/SpouseMy husband died from escosphgial cancer at the age of 59 last year on April 21st, four days before our 39th anniv. Not only is our 40th coming up but also the one year date of his death. He also died a month and one day before his birthday, which is also coming up next month. These last weeks I've been feeling depressed more and almost like I'm reliving the days before his death. I'm planning on putting a rose on his container of ashes of which I have at home for our anniv and for his b.d.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- Crying lets out the pain.I just wish I had someone to hold me. It works if you don't let it dominate you.
- Getting Angry Not Working
- getting angry puts too much stress on my situation.
- Grief Counseling Considering
- I would rather talk my feelings over with someone who has been through this
- Helping Others Considering
- I don't do volunteer work yet, but I do help people out in other ways since my job involves customers.
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- I arrive at work depressed but the activity gets me outside myself and I feel better.
- Music Working / Worked
- Playing my favorite songs, especially Christian help alot.
- Pets Working / Worked
- My cats are a very comforting presense. Their fur has soaked up many of my tears.
- Poetry Not Working
- don't do poetry. that was my husband
- Prayer Working / Worked
- this is what keeps me going. Jesus has helped me get through this and will continue to do so.
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- I don't do this
- Reading Working / Worked
- I read alot of books on Christianity. And also mystery and suspense. Also, self help books. Takes my mind off of things.
- Remembering Too Soon to Tell
- I try to stay away from too many memories right now. Have'nt even taken care of my husbands things yet.
- Scrapbooking Not Working
- Don't do
- Support from Friends & Family Too Soon to Tell
- Sometimes it works, and sometimes not. Depends on where I'm at.
- Support Groups Too Soon to Tell
- Joining my first one.
- Talking Considering
- I'll have to see what benifits it has.
- Time Too Soon to Tell
- Don't know yet.
- Humex Not Working
- Dont have one yet
Close Financial Challenges
I have one big school bill that I have to find help with.And a big dental bill.
Open Widows & Widowers
my husband of 40 yrs died from cancer a year ago. He died about a year after his diagnosis. He had hospice and he died at home. I have his ashes at home so I feel that he's close by. On his b.d and our anniv. I put a flower on the box where his ashes are. The two weeks before his year anniv. I had a depression that was hard to fight off. But after his anniv. I felt better and continue to feel better. Must be some preconceived notion on mourning for a year.
Open Back Pain
I have low back pain and some pain in my hip. I have to have a back support to sit. My hip bothers me on and off. Been to phy.therapy. All I got was exercises and some ultrasound. Still in pain.
Treatments
- Heat Working / Worked
- Will work for awhile till the heat is off
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- Have to take too many for relief
- Naproxen Working / Worked
- Same as aove
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Not happy with it.
- Relaxation Working / Worked
- Works the best
- Stretching Somewhat Helpful
- Worked for awhile till my hip started up
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