tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580898742645753422.post3156757820073962324..comments2023-10-01T10:27:21.384-04:00Comments on the art of grief: "it's coming on Christmas.."abandonedsoulshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06020499806998154330noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580898742645753422.post-85980615141164360282015-12-20T07:09:45.777-05:002015-12-20T07:09:45.777-05:00Your words are heartfelt and your writing authenti...Your words are heartfelt and your writing authentic. I happened upon your site as I am a visual artist who is working on an upcoming exhibit about love lost, grief and mourning. I am speaking not only of the loss of a spouse although my most recent experiences have been with one of my dearest friend's losing her husband, in his 50's, to cancer, after just one year of marriage and my sister, losing her husband , her college sweetheart, at just 51 . There are many others but as you so eloquently state, there is a persistent loneliness and void, despite time. I am glad to have read your words. I wish you peace in your heart and your mind. May you continue to honor the memory of your husband but care for your self. I believe our passed love one's would want that for those left behind. Be kind to yourself this holiday season. Thank you for your thoughts and words. Best, Jude <3Jude Harzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210803031189287744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580898742645753422.post-48135060945741387202015-12-16T18:44:30.634-05:002015-12-16T18:44:30.634-05:00Judy & Susan, I understand. Alone doesn't ...Judy & Susan, I understand. Alone doesn't mean lonely!! Wishing you all peace & contentment for the holiday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580898742645753422.post-72339149512757087982015-12-09T10:34:33.316-05:002015-12-09T10:34:33.316-05:00I was alone on Thanksgiving Day and I will be alon...I was alone on Thanksgiving Day and I will be alone on Christmas Day. It's okay--there will be other days spent with the kids. I think you've moved on just fine. Why do people think "moving on" means getting another man in our life? The thought of another man touching me, creeps me out! We aren't spending days, hiding under the covers, making ourselves sick with grief and tears. We are doing just fine and living our lives the way WE want. Not a thing wrong with that. Sure we will be lonely, but it's only because it's a Holiday that makes us feel that way. We'll be fine!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.com