July 2011
Monthly ArchivesiPhone 4
I purchased the iPhone 4 today. It looked so easy when the kids use it but I’m already lost. I can’t get the wireless to work, can’t do emails and the serial # is so small I’m not sure I’m reading it right. Boy, what I wouldn’t give to have a teenager around!! You know … Continue Reading
Well-Meaning Friends
Sometimes well-meaning friends stand by and attempt to comfort by saying things like: ” At least he didn’t suffer” or “Trust in God”. These comments are meant to comfort you, but they are meaningless at this time because your pain is too great. Understand that they don’t really know your pain unless they themselves are … Continue Reading
Do You Get Discouraged?
Discouraging feelings keep you thinking about what you can’t do instead of what you can do. They stop you from doing anything except feeling sorry for yourself. Stop and think – You don’t have to stay discouraged. Don’t listen to that gloomy inner voice that says “I’ll never be happy again”. We all have a … Continue Reading
Latin Line Dancing
Dancing keeps you physical fit and also offers protection against dementia, plus it’s lots of fun. What else will help you make split-second decisions, has stress reduction benefits and makes you feel like part of a community? It’s an activity that has – physical, mental and social benefits. In my area call Peter Milburn … Continue Reading
When should I take off my wedding ring?
How long does a person wear their wedding ring after their spouse has died? Some take it off in the second year and some never take it off. Perhaps one of the decision makers is if you want to start dating again. It’s been almost four years and I’m not ready to remove my ring. … Continue Reading
A Great Book
There is one sure way to know if a book is a good read and that is if you pass it on to your friends when your done with it. Thank you, Paula, at McKenzie Funeral Chapel in Portage La Prairie in Manitoba for the following comment: ” Thank you for sharing @ convention + … Continue Reading
Loving Again
The fear of loving and losing another partner may prevent some from loving again. It can take time to risk being hurt and emotionally tied to another person again. Take your time with a new relationship because dating too soon (and only you can judge that) may be nothing more than you trying to … Continue Reading
Faith
As you go through your grief process you may notice that churches can be very family oriented. It’s hard to watch other women with their husbands and so you may stop going. But this can cause even more separation and loneliness in your life. Take time to adjust to this new life because it’s also … Continue Reading
Alone Time
Tips to get you to the point in your journey where you enjoy some healthy alone time: 1. Take some time for yourself before the day to day demands of life get you down. 2. Spend time with people you really enjoy being with. 3. Sign up for activities that are just for you. 4. … Continue Reading
Are you a “Busyholic”?
Your emotions swing like a pendulum, from one extreme to another. Looking for ways to avoid this loneliness, you may become a “busyholic”, never stopping. That way your grief can’t catch up to you. If this is you, then you are running from yourself. You never take time to stop and think because you keep … Continue Reading
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