A friend sent me this beautiful video &. song. It is very emotional but I find it describes how I feel day after day. It's 3 years on since I lost my one true love, still I struggle day after day. I have family & friends who I can call upon but after 3 years I feel they don't want to hear me expressing my sadness/grief constantly. Once I'm alone behind closed doors it's just me, my dog & my thoughts. Inevitably I think of my beautiful, wonderful wife Sharon who passed away in our local hospice. We met late In life, we're together 6 years & married 15 months when she passed. Sharon gave me a life I truly never dreamed or imagined was possible, full of love, support & understanding, something I never had in my first marriage of 32 years !!
Now the dreaded Christmas approaches & I long for the new year to arrive, I have zero Christmas spirit in my, & it's a challenge to put on a smile to please others .
Hope you enjoy the song & video.
https://youtu.be/7JChDBikDjw?si=Pfb-kxR3a3DqI30X
Best wishes to all.
Paul x
Hi there, I met up with a friend today and we took Jack my border collie to the beach in Worthing. He loves it, and he can run in and out of the sea endlessly. Afterwards, I met up with some close girl friend’s for supper. We have all been friend’s for over 25 years, and they are a great comfort at this time. One of them burst into tears as she is so fond of our family. It is just so sad that my darling can’t be here. It was a lovely evening, and I am glad I made myself go. Sending hugs and kindness to you all. Kate. Xxx
Good for you, that was brave. Any Travolta moves ??? Sending hugs to all, Kate. Xxx
Haha, any Travolta moves are long gone ! Although the average age of dancers must have been 60+. It is heartwarming to see so many older mature people still able to enjoy a really good night out, daing the night away. What I did find difficult was seeing the couples dancing together, enjoying each other’s company, etc.. this just made me long to have Sharon dancing with me. It did bring a tearo my eye, but generally I managed to keep it together when I could easily have broken down there & then ! I know you will all understand when I say I miss her so very much I don’t think my heart will ever mend.
Time to go as the tears are building
Best wishes all & my thanks for all replies & your kind support
Paul x
Well done for going for it. Let’s see how I get on in Lanzarote, as it is an all inclusive. Hopefully, I can really embarrass our adult children after a few Gin & Tonics. The temperature is around 23 degrees, so I may jump into the pool fully dressed. Haha. Xxx
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