Tomorrow will be four months and it seems impossible! Last Thursday, I finally left the townhouse for good. It was the saddest day of my life because it was like closing the casket! It was the last place we lived and when I closed the door that 27 year chapter was actually over.
The only thing that made it at all bearable was that I had to restore the walls to the boring builder white, so when I left, it didn't look like we had lived there! My younger son, his girfriend and her two charming children came to help paint and make the transition a little easier. And, well they did! You know, I have thought this for years, but the last four months have proven me correct - I have to really great sons!! In addition, one's girlfriend and the other's wife have been equally supportive!!
So, we are 24 days from starting the great road trip!! A week from Saturday, my friend, Eileen, and I are going to California for a week to play golf - a trip that was scheduled and set up last year. Cancelling it seemed like a good idea for a long time, but I think it will really be a good thing!
Now, since this is my life, there is always humor!! Before I went to Ohio for my reunion, I decided to move my wedding ring to my right hand. However, it was a little difficult to get on due to the fact that I had jammed that finger and the knuckle was a little bigger. Since I managed to get it on, though, I was certain I would be able to remove it. Nope!! The reunion was in June, and I had the ring cut off my finger this Monday (October 4)! The poor jeweler was having fits because the band was 1/2" wide and the cutter is made for the little, narrow bands! It took about 30 minutes, - and a lot of Windex when it got hot, but he was successful, widened the band and saved me from a certain case of gangreen!!!
While cleaning, packing, sorting and painting, I was so busy, it was probably very good for my brain! Now, however, I am out of diversions, and have found myself to be very, very angry!! However, I am working my way through it the best that I can, and am looking forward to the adventure with Gina.
For now, though, thanks so much for following and I will post you again when we actually start on the "road"!! Ricci
Dear Cousin, You are in my heart every single day and although you were very blessed with Nat (and he with you!) it's still not fair. Love your "Wandering Widow" ramblings! You do seem to have as positive attitude as is possible in the midst of the pain. You never have let any grass grow under your feet and certainly not now. Just returned from a week in the gold country in a lovely condo I traded for and took one of my good friends. Ray was supposed to go, but he wasn't sure he'd be here and of course he wasn't. Love you lots and keep me posted! Love, Margaret
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