I’m still here
Just FYI, I’m still around and doing as well as I can as a single father. Not a lot of time to write when one is dealing with the details of death. It’s trying and my world is a bit upside down
, even 5 months later.
I’ll return. Not sure when. May be a while.
August 31st, 2020 at 11:21 am
Get yourself right. Those of us who care will still be here, and the ones who leave, there you go.
August 31st, 2020 at 11:40 am
We’ll still be here. Take all the time you need.
August 31st, 2020 at 12:40 pm
We will still be around.. don’t you worry none.
Family first
August 31st, 2020 at 2:12 pm
I expect most of us love the free ice cream machine you’ve been running, but we care more about you than about it. Take care of yourself. If we can help, please let us know.
August 31st, 2020 at 2:33 pm
Fwiw, when I lost my wife it took a year to get past the grief and I dreamed about her regularly for about 3 years. Everyone else goes on but it’ll linger for you and the kids.
I had a kindergartener and a 3rd grader to raise. The 3rd grader just graduated from high school. It was chaotic sometimes but we made it. You can do it.
August 31st, 2020 at 2:59 pm
Reach out to friends if you need to, even in the quiet hours of the night. I work third shift weeknights and monitor Facebook closely, there’s an informal bunch of people who post regularly on FB in the wee hours that will be happy to chat with you.
August 31st, 2020 at 5:32 pm
Yo.
August 31st, 2020 at 8:08 pm
I’ve been through it twice. First one after 33 years(heart). Second one after 17 ( aortic embolism).
You do not get over it. You love the kids and push on.
September 1st, 2020 at 8:11 am
The sooner you can return, the more therapeutic it will be
September 1st, 2020 at 9:26 am
We’ll be here when you’re ready to come back. Take care of your family, and don’t forget to take care of yourself.
September 1st, 2020 at 9:02 pm
Like a message drop I’ll keep checking to see when you’re able to come back. Family first. They need you more than I do.
I miss you. Don’t think otherwise. But family first.
September 2nd, 2020 at 5:35 am
Take your time my friend. Your priorities are in the right place. If there’s anything I can do let me know and Michael’s right. Be sure to take care of yourself, too.
September 2nd, 2020 at 8:40 am
Gotta take care of yourself and the family first! Nobody can (or would) fault you for that.
September 2nd, 2020 at 12:44 pm
Hang in there, brother – the kids can keep you anchored to here and now. I lost my 1st wife after 34 years, and my adult kids kept me from joining her. It does get better
September 4th, 2020 at 11:17 am
Best wishes friend
September 4th, 2020 at 10:43 pm
Hey Unc.
I’ve been in your shoes. It never really goes away, but it does get easier. When it starts getting tough, left foot, right foot, breathe, repeat.
September 5th, 2020 at 11:54 am
What these guys said.
Take care of yourself first.