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[Bird mama]

@goldensrbest  Bobbisue passed away in April.  What is vexing me is that I can't remember if it was April 2017 or 2018.  

[Bird mama]

@AnikaBrodie  Hi

I feel like I'm losing track of time since I retired, sigh.  If my memory is not totally shot, I recall that you shared the sad news with us when BobbiSue passed away.  Was it in 2017?  

Honestly and this is sad - I keep track of some things by significant event, like before or after Ma, Dad, my husband or my sister died; before or after I retired.

This particular news is trapped somewhere in there and It's bugging me that I can't remember the year for such a significant poster.

[goldensrbest]

I come here to see what is being disscussed,that us widows have in common, you have to go through picture after picture, i find it just too much.

[Rowan72]

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@Bird mama wrote:

@goldensrbest  Bobbisue passed away in April.  What is vexing me is that I can't remember if it was April 2017 or 2018.  

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@Bird mama, Bobbiesue passed over on 04/10/18. 

Missing her, like other late loved ones even more during the Christmas season. 

Blessings of peace to you and all the lovely ladies here. 

[Bird mama]

@Rowan72  Thank you Rowan.  I thought she passed right after I retired this year however I was beginning to doubt myself.

This time of year is inherently melancholy for me as my grandmother, mother and eldest sister all passed in December.  My husband passed early in January. 

I focus on being grateful that they were in my life.

Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.

[Rowan72]

You're most welcome, @Bird mama. Bobbisue never could seem to catch on with how to post here, following the last big "upgrade" to the site. She did email with some of us thereafter, until her laptop quit working. Bless her memory - she is missed by many. 

I'm so sorry that you have lost so very many loved ones in the month of Dec., and your dear husband in Jan. I admire your focus of choice, as well as your strength. I'm certain I'd be feeling beyond melancholy were I in your shoes. 

Hugs, and may the peace and eternal joy of the season fill your heart, along with comforting memories of your loved ones. 

[phluphy]

Goldensrbest, I love, love, love the pictures.  They lift my spirits and make me smile.

Everyone has things going on in their lives so if I can take a moment and look at

these beautiful pictures to enjoy it makes my day brighter.

Sorry it doesn't work for you....

[possummink]

[HiLo]

Good morning Snappy:

I have had a lot of trouble posting on QVC recently.  Finally it's been straightened out so I wanted to take this opportunity to say hello to you after such a long absense.  

Things have been busy, busy, busy here lately.....son moved out of state but not that far away.  Had been considering giving up my little cottage and going to live with or near him but since there are doubts, now is not the time.  He will be working nearby for a few more months so stays here most nights...goes to the new place on weekends.  My granddaughter Lauren also stays here part time.but it is a refreshing experience to be able to be with her on a regular basis. This is her last year at Md. University and she expects to be married shortly after she graduates.  In her case, a delayed college education has been much better. But she still has a Master's to pursue in her chosen field of Social Work.  

By the way, I remember when you had a new g granddaughter.  How is she doing these days, do you see her often?  My grandson and his wife just gave me my second g grandchild, a boy first and now a little girl named Caroline.  Snappy, I am grieved to say I have never seen either of them in person...although there are constant pictures it's just not the same.  They live in Texas and never come to this area and since I don't fly anymore it just hasn't happened.which makes me sad.

Am constantly finding myself busy trying to help out neighbors who are worse off now than I am.....you would be surprised at how many have lost their older children.....it's so hard to have to see your kids go first and I grieve for them.   Personally, I have been doing as well as can be expected of an elderly person.  God has been so good as haven't had as many setbacks as others my age.  Still driving and doing my own errands  but do have a lot of trouble going up the stairs to take groceries, etc. into the house but at least for now, the kids are usually here to help me with this.  The break in my wrist healed nicely and I had plenty of support.during those weeks of discomfort. And best of all I still seem to have a good mind, blessing many don't have.

Have enjoyed Facebook so much.  Have made so many Christian friends from other parts of the world and it is so exciting to be able to share with them.  Even correspond with a lady from Africa who cares for orphans.  We have no idea how blessed we are until we realize how they are living...no toilet facilities and carrying water for long distances just to mention a few.  I decided to help pay for a little boy's schooling because without that they have absolutely no future and it really distressed me when I saw pictures of these children sleeping on the ground.  Give them a small mattress and they are in 7th heaven.  This little orphanage is being run by Godly people who truly put the children's spiritual needs first.  When I see their plight, everything else around me suddenly become secondary.

I haven't looked through all the comments here for awhile so would really like to hear what's going on in your life at this time, Snappy.  I think of you so often and the early close bond we once had....it meant so much to share with someone of the same generation who had also been  blessed by the ministries of some the past great men of God.plus sharing some of the trials and joys of living then.  I become more thankful all the time for having been born in the era of some of the most Godly teachers of the Word ever and in such simple times.   There is so much departing from the truth these days, it is indeed sad.

Hope to hear from you Snappy, sooner rather than later like me.

With many happy thoughts and much love,

HiLo

[HiLo]

Bird Mama: Am so sad to hear of all the tragic events that have followed you lately.  I don't post here regularly but have shared some of the same experiences in life as you have.so I can always grieve with those who are now experiencing sorrow. At least you are fortunate these days to be able to communicate with people like those on this particular site who understand your feelings.. Also I understand there are now groups in communities just for those who are grieving. I hope you will avail yourself to one of these if you feel the need.

I had been in personal contact with BobbiSue just before she died.  She had been in so much discomfort for so long with her breathing problems that I know she was looking forward to going Home.. I'm glad she is now in a better place.  Her sons were both with her at the time of her death and said she passed away  peacefully.