Sunday, September 12, 2010

The end - and now, the beginning

Well, we have the real housewives and every other reality show, so how about something about the "real widows"?!  I mean the REAL WIDOWS, as opposed to those who are lucky enough not to have to worry about the financial aspect of it.

On June 7, I lost the love of my life quite suddenly (the end).  We had a wonderful 27 year romance, so I know I was quite fortunate to have him.  Until that day, I always thought I would remain in Florida forever.  However, now I find I don't quite know where I belong.

My husband was absolutely the nicest person in the world, but money was not his long suit. In order to live anywhere, I will have to get a full time job, so I better really want to live there!

I have decided to take a "road trip" and visit friends and relatives to see what I like.  There will be many things I have never seen in this great country (and, perhaps, some great golf courses to be tried)!!  Gina (our West Highland Terrier) will be accompanying me on this journey (photo above).

Movers will be here on the 23rd of September to pick up what will remain in storage, whereupon, I will go to a friend's until the 1st of November when I will leave for this adventure (the beginning).

It will certainly be interesting to find what fate has in store for me, and I intend to have a wonderful time finding out!

If you are interested, I will be doing regular postings to see how this works, and I would love to hear from any of you who have been through the same loss!  Ricci

3 comments:

  1. Hi Ricci,
    You probably don't remember me but I am a good friend of Barb Murphy. We played golf about 2 years ago when I was visiting Barb.

    Barb has sort of kept me up-to-date about your loss and you have my deepest sympothy. It sounds like you had a wonderful husband, but also you are a wonderful person yourself. A match which very few of us have achieve.

    I just wish you the very best life has to offer and please play some of those great golf courses you will come across.

    Sincerely

    Barb Kline (from Strongsville, OH)

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  2. This is looking so good. I am going to tell my other "widow" friends who have gone through much and survived the trauma. I think of you always and know you are loved. G.

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  3. Ok, I know this day is really a tough one. Besides the fact that your house will sound like an echo chamber, your selling your stuff too. I send you good intentions, mindfullness of you present moments and be sure you take a walk with a friend when done. Wishing I was there. Thinking of you always. Love G.

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