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13. I can feel your pain but don't give up.

Sat Mar 22, 2014, 06:50 PM

Mar 2014

My mother started taking some local adult education classes developed especially for seniors after my father died. She has made many friends with similar interests and is busier now than ever. She and her friends are really enjoying life right now and they range in age from 70 to 90. I can't believe how much energy they have. Have to say, I am a bit envious.

There are many activities that you might enjoy and never got around to doing before. Take the opportunity to keep busy and learn new things. Best of luck to you.

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Today was one shitty day. [View all] Hoppy Mar 2014 OP

Not much to say. Stonepounder Mar 2014 #1

I hope you find peace in this n2doc Mar 2014 #2

I'm so very sorry. secondvariety Mar 2014 #3

bad day kardonb Mar 2014 #4

I send you my love, tears, hugs, and my prayers that you will feel June and others there with you... DesertDiamond Mar 2014 #5

Hoppy, my dear. Squinch Mar 2014 #6

Hoppy, I'm babylonsister Mar 2014 #7

Hugs. 840high Mar 2014 #8

I'm almost 68 years old, and I have come to enjoy the little things in life... I'm saddened by your secondwind Mar 2014 #9

Right there with ya! Uben Mar 2014 #10

I am sorry for your loss and hope you can find peace and contentment in the future. kairos12 Mar 2014 #11

a belated welcome to DU. can only imagine how difficult this has been, and will be, for you. I niyad Mar 2014 #12

I can feel your pain but don't give up. Live and Learn Mar 2014 #13

I know exactly how you feel - but don't give up derby378 Mar 2014 #14

So sorry for you... Democracyinkind Mar 2014 #15

You have my deepest sympathy. hotrod0808 Mar 2014 #16

I'm so sorry for your loss... magical thyme Mar 2014 #41

Hoppy Diclotican Mar 2014 #17

You are cherished here Demeter Mar 2014 #18

Oh ((( Hoppy))) I can sympathize with you. Stellar Mar 2014 #19

If we live long enough, we become the senior members of the family. No Vested Interest Mar 2014 #60

Thank you for sharing that. Stellar Mar 2014 #64

Good luck with that! You'll get more out of it No Vested Interest Mar 2014 #66

Just had a great lunch with friends, one just 70, lost her husband 4 years ago.. mountain grammy Mar 2014 #20

. Jesus Malverde Mar 2014 #21

Your post lillypaddle Mar 2014 #22

So so sorry. truebluegreen Mar 2014 #23

Hoppy, first, my sincere condolences for your loss AAO Mar 2014 #24

I am so sorry Mojorabbit Mar 2014 #25

She's there in the dreamworld... go west young man Mar 2014 #26

Folk wisdom, at least, holds that when you dream of a departed loved one, IrishAyes Mar 2014 #50

Cherish the memories liberal N proud Mar 2014 #27

Sending you Lots of hugs Hoppy PumpkinAle Mar 2014 #28

this is so true riverbendviewgal Mar 2014 #42

"If there is any substitute for love, it is memory." ~ Joseph Brodsky . . . Journeyman Mar 2014 #29

That's where those photos of the good times with June come in... No Vested Interest Mar 2014 #59

All I can add is that I am sorry Lifelong Protester Mar 2014 #30

keep looking forward, Hoppy Skittles Mar 2014 #31

Sincere condolences for the loss, Hoppy. AverageJoe90 Mar 2014 #32

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I have a rare lymphoma, no cure, no remission negoldie Mar 2014 #34

. Mojorabbit Mar 2014 #38

... magical thyme Mar 2014 #45

I always thought the best epitaph a person could have would be IrishAyes Mar 2014 #51

Not to be a pain, tavalon Mar 2014 #57

Sorry about the loss of your Joyce, Hoppy. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #35

Sorry for your loss. cate94 Mar 2014 #36

I'm so sorry - TBF Mar 2014 #37

Guys, THANKS ! Hoppy Mar 2014 #39

Don't give up on life . . . another_liberal Mar 2014 #40

it is very hard riverbendviewgal Mar 2014 #43

I know how you fell lunatica Mar 2014 #44

I am sorry for your loss. nm rhett o rick Mar 2014 #46

A lifetime of wonderful memories is what I'll strive for mdbl Mar 2014 #47

(((Hugs)) sueh Mar 2014 #48

Wise advice, Hoppy. Bless your heart - so sorry for your loss. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #49

I'm in my mid-fifties and lost my wife bvf Mar 2014 #52

Condolences shenmue Mar 2014 #53

Peace Hekate Mar 2014 #54

Post Script.. Hoppy Mar 2014 #55

Since, I posted about depression, tavalon Mar 2014 #58

Damn, I'm so sorry tavalon Mar 2014 #56

Hoppy KC Mar 2014 #61

other than cindyperry2010 Mar 2014 #62

It gets better Warpy Mar 2014 #63

<3 glinda Mar 2014 #65