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In reply to the discussion: Today was one shitty day. [View all]Stellar
(5,644 posts)19. Oh ((( Hoppy))) I can sympathize with you.
My Mother died 2 years ago and the last remaining member from my childhood, my dad, died Christmas morning 2013 at age 90yrs old. My aunts and uncles are all gone on both sides of the family, hubby past in 2002. So, it's just us so-called kid (what they used to call us) are the last, with our children. But somehow, we, you and I, will both survive and get back on that horse and ride again.
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I send you my love, tears, hugs, and my prayers that you will feel June and others there with you...
DesertDiamond
Mar 2014
#5
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
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
Just had a great lunch with friends, one just 70, lost her husband 4 years ago..
mountain grammy
Mar 2014
#20