I’ve been binge watching Grey’s Anatomy to distract myself from grief. Most of you know my husband died recently. And before I get advice about sitting with the pain, trust me I have been. I don’t only binge on old seasons of Greys, I have also been walking to get out of the house and to allow nature to heal the pain. Walking really does help. And today I went back to work after a long absence. I would like to write something eloquent and wise but I just don’t have it in me of late. Any creativity seems to have been frozen with the death of the man I loved. I’d like to write something positive and inspirational. I don’t have that in me either at the moment. So, I am uploading a photo I captured yesterday. Please forgive my lack of writing skill as I cope with grief; cope with this new reality, this new life without him.

Sometimes when my spirit feels as frozen as the fields in winter it helps to get out in nature and just breathe.
Sometimes it’s hard to see the beauty around us, hopefully soon you’ll be able to ❤
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Listening to the birds sing as I walk is good therapy. 🙂
Thanks so much.
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Oh, Carol. I am so sorry. I haven’t been keeping up with my own writing or other people’s blogs and I’m just jumping back in to find this out. I know there is nothing I can say that will help but please know that I am sending you good energy and many prayers for us much peace and love as you can feel right now. Just continue to be gentle with yourself.
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Thank you, Kay, I appreciate your kind words and especially prayers and positive thoughts.
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Grief has a way of draining us of joy and creative thoughts. No need to apologize. Sending you a warm hug ❤
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Yes, it sure does. Thanks so much, Rosaliene. I so appreciate your kindness.
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It so does. That was a big step forward for me. Getting outside.
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I am hoping this winter won’t be too brutally cold. Randy bought me a set of snow shoes for Christmas a couple of years ago. I plan to use them on the trails near here. There will be plenty of photos. 🙂
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Carol, this picture is breathtaking. The peace and beauty of nature writ large. Keep taking those deep breaths. 💕
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I am trying, Jane, some days or sometimes just moments are harder than others. I’m getting there…
Thank you for caring.
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Love this photo Carol. I think it’s only with time that we learn to cope with grief and loss of a life partner. Hugs and love.
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It’s like riding waves out on the ocean, some are small and easily managed, others threaten to submerge you into the icy cold depths.
Thank you for your kind words.
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I know, any loss tears our hearts and spirits. It needs time to heal.
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Absolutely. I do find our Western culture so fearful and uncomfortable with death, but it is a part of life we must all face. Denial will not make it go away.
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No only facing it and accepting it will make us eventually okay with it
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Yes indeed.
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🤗🤗🤗
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Take all the time you need! The photo is beautiful! I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you, Kristian, this mean a lot. Prayers are so welcome, always, but especially right now.
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I can’t speak to the level of pain and grief from losing a lifelong partner, but grief and grieving is personal process for each individual. But, it is a process that takes time. Each person has to work through that process THEIR WAY and the time it takes will likely be different for everyone. One day soon you’re well or bucket will be full enough to write something eloquent and wise
And maybe what you just wrote simply raw, eloquent and wise. I think it is.
Blessings Carol.
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Thank you so much, Glen. Your words are a comfort to me.
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You’re welcome Carol.
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It’s alright, Carol. Just do whatever feels right. Another very beautiful winter photo from you. Thank you.
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Thank you, Caitlynne Grace
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Sending love 💕
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Thank you, Ruth, I hope all is well with you and yours
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We are managing and staying busy.
I really liked your book!!
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I am so glad to hear it. I have a second book out to publishers and I am waiting for a reply. Please keep your fingers crossed it will be well received.
Glad you’re managing. Take good care of you!!!!
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I will look forward to it!!
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Thank you for your support, Ruth. I appreciate it so much!
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Beautiful photo. Nice photo shoot. Beautiful write ✍️ you. I like.
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Thank you for your kind words
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You are most welcome 🌷!
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❤
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Most welcome dear.
Thanks! 🌷
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Dear Carol, An AOC long time friend. May the Lord uplift you each day and bring you closer into his sacred intimacy. Big loving hugs to you! 💐🍒🔔🍒🕊 🔔💐
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Thanks so much! May you be uplifted and blessed as well. Hugs right back!
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Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. No apologies necessary. We all heal (and do everything else) at our own pace and in our own way.
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Thank you, kindly ❤
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So sorry to hear about your hubby. Like many others my blogging, and following has been pretty sporadic for a while.
We’ve talked in the past about health situations and when they touch those closest to us that can be earth shattering. Just last weekend Peggy was in hospital for a few days and the reality of living without her struck home in scary ways. Fortunately she’ll be ok and we have plenty of follow up appointments to help her get there but processes grind on and on as I’m sure you have gone through.
Prayers for healing and consolation coming your way.
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Thank you, Peter. I hope Peg makes a full and speedy recovery. Anticipated grief can be so terrifying. I think I was grieving Randy’s death long before it actually came. He was sick so so very long and the past year in particularly. Please keep my little family in your prayers as my daughter-in-law is also very ill. she was diagnosed with brain cancer a year and a half ago.
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