Bereavement

Marthe48

(19,350 posts) Wed Dec 8, 2021, 11:48 AM Dec 2021

Our oldest daughter turned 50 today [View all]

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I woke up thinking about her and planning a morning text. I sat up and saw my dear husband's picture and immediately burst into tears. It is almost 5 years since he passed away, and I think I'm doing okay. But sometimes that underlying layer of desolation spews like a volcano and I remember that I am living alongside a loss. I wish he was here to celebrate with us. What a milestone-parents for 50 years, watching our children grow into remarkable adults that we love to the moon and back.

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Our oldest daughter turned 50 today [View all] Marthe48 Dec 2021 OP

My nephew is 55. Texaswitchy Dec 2021 #1

Nieces and nephews on both sides of the family Marthe48 Dec 2021 #3

Sure does. Texaswitchy Dec 2021 #5

Blessings to you, Marthe! cilla4progress Dec 2021 #2

Thank you, dear cilla :) Marthe48 Dec 2021 #4

Time is merciless but it's the one commodity we have.... jaxexpat Dec 2021 #6

My oldest will be 30 in July. plimsoll Dec 2021 #7

That is a thoughtful way to put it Marthe48 Dec 2021 #10

I'm so sorry Danmel Dec 2021 #8

I'll do that, thanks :) Marthe48 Dec 2021 #11

"Doing OK" is such a relative term. It can mean being functional enough... 3catwoman3 Dec 2021 #9

Yes, it means different things Marthe48 Dec 2021 #12

My younger daughter made a photo ebook Marthe48 Dec 2021 #13

Similar pain but slightly different imavoter Dec 2021 #14

You have my sympathy Marthe48 Dec 2021 #15