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Bereavement

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,472 posts) Sat Oct 12, 2024, 08:22 AM Oct 12

Today, I remember my friend AndyS . . . [View all]

Why today? I don't actually know. He left us 10 months ago today. Two more months till the year comes around.

Maybe grief doesn't need a reason. I still love him; I still miss him. But somehow, things are a bit easier. The sorrowful river inside me is still there, but now it's moving more gently, with less pain. The tears still come, but less often. I can talk about him without breaking down, most of the time.

This photo is in his memory . . .

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Today, I remember my friend AndyS . . . [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Oct 12 OP

I was so saddned to hear of his passing. SheltieLover Oct 12 #1

Thank you, dear SheltieLover . . . Your words touch my heart. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 12 #2

Tears and breaths of grieving... MiHale Oct 12 #3

Yes. Yes. Thank you, my dear MiHale. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 12 #5

I still think I will wander into the photography group and see his posts. I am so sorry we've lost him.. hlthe2b Oct 12 #4

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, my dear hlthe2b . . . CaliforniaPeggy Oct 12 #6

Bette Midler knew ... sanatanadharma Oct 12 #7

She certainly did know! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 12 #8

What a beautiful tribute, Peggy. Diamond_Dog Oct 12 #9

Thank you, my dear Diamond_Dog . . . CaliforniaPeggy Oct 12 #10

What a beautiful tribute to your dear friend. Erda Oct 12 #11

Thank you, my dear Erda . . . CaliforniaPeggy Oct 12 #12