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Mike is very fortunate to have YOU, and to have got your new 'dream' driveway poured and he got to SEE IT!!!.
While I'm sure he is wishing he was enjoying it with you... consider it a GIFT from him (you both admired it). And he won't have to worry about getting that first grease spot on it from working on a car! (as I do...too frequently).
It is really special you both were abe to realize this 'dream driveway' together, yet you will enjoy the tangible benefit for yrs to come.
Don't be afraid to ask neighbors and family to help you equip your home / estate to best suit your future abilities and needs to care for the place. (and the critters).
A neighbor gal lost her hubby last fall and has been able to make several upgrades in equipment, fences, driveways and gates to assist with stuff he 'planned' to do, but would have struggled with for another 20 yrs because he thought he was able to deal with it.
Your driveway is a great story, heartfelt to those of us still laying in the dirt and dealing with mud and dust
Pics when you get a chance .
I will bet a new concrete driveway is on the top 5 list of my spouse .
Have a blessed day.
The emptiness is real, so go out and hug your driveway. (While the neighbors are not looking !)
Thank you. You made me smile. Smile because when we were discussing the concrete driveway plans and debating the pros and cons of asphalt (much cheaper!) and concrete, he mentioned that asphalt wouldn't show grease spots. I thought that was so funny, because I didn't even think or care about that. The new driveway is already covered in leaves and sticks and muddy dog prints. Grease spots won't be noticeable
I would love to post pictures sometime, but I don't know how. Mike did all that complicated computer stuff. I know someone here will walk me through it when I feel up to learning a new skill. My brain is kind of full right now.
The stories some of you have shared are so touching.
* The driveway finally being put in, and Mike got to see it, how excited he was to go to the store and get everything Molly and Mike needed to spruce the place up, after so long of saving...the last dinner that was his favorite, tucking her in with some of the dogs, and his last words....gosh, it's just so heart warming. I can just imagine Mike acting like a giddy child at Christmas, wanting to go get the rest of the stuff...because that's how I act, too, when a plan finally starts coming together.
We're all going to have a "last day", and honestly, that's a great "last day" to have - excited, happy, both of you giggling about your new driveway - man I love that story.
* And then the story of Jeff and Susan....it's like a movie.
* What we learned from Kathryn and her husband, how they never fought, adored each other...
Losing those people is understandably heart breaking. Nonetheless, I want to thank you all for sharing those stories.
We see so much negative in this world, so many relationships that are horrid, so many divorces and arguments and fights, including fights in court...
I'm sorry for every last one of you who lost someone that close to you, no matter how old they were when they passed.
At the same time, I'm so happy for those who had someone that close to them. Someone who truly was their best friend, to the point that they didn't even have any other friends, the 2 just traveled the world together, as one poster said about her relationship.
I'm so. glad. you all got to experience that in life.
The stories some of you have shared are so touching.
* The driveway finally being put in, and Mike got to see it, how excited he was to go to the store and get everything Molly and Mike needed to spruce the place up, after so long of saving...the last dinner that was his favorite, tucking her in with some of the dogs, and his last words....gosh, it's just so heart warming. I can just imagine Mike acting like a giddy child at Christmas, wanting to go get the rest of the stuff...because that's how I act, too, when a plan finally starts coming together.
We're all going to have a "last day", and honestly, that's a great "last day" to have - excited, happy, both of you giggling about your new driveway - man I love that story.
* And then the story of Jeff and Susan....it's like a movie.
* What we learned from Kathryn and her husband, how they never fought, adored each other...
Losing those people is understandably heart breaking. Nonetheless, I want to thank you all for sharing those stories.
We see so much negative in this world, so many relationships that are horrid, so many divorces and arguments and fights, including fights in court...
I'm sorry for every last one of you who lost someone that close to you, no matter how old they were when they passed.
At the same time, I'm so happy for those who had someone that close to them. Someone who truly was their best friend, to the point that they didn't even have any other friends, the 2 just traveled the world together, as one poster said about her relationship.
I'm so. glad. you all got to experience that in life.
That's how it should be.
And that poem was wonderful.
Thank you for sharing them.
And thank YOU, for putting my thoughts into words. I wish I could make a coherent reply to every individual post, but my brain is too muddled. I am just touched and humbled that so many "strangers" are sharing such poignant and personal stories on this thread. As well as all the words of sympathy, hope and encouragement.
I know it's not all about "me", but I truly appreciate it. This thread is literally my lifeline right now.
May you find strength and courage for your new journey. My husband always said, "I will never leave you," and I know he is with me every day. Grieve, laugh and remember.
I am sorry for your loss. No one can tell you how to feel but life does go on and you will one day figure out HOW. For today, just do one thing for YOU. I attended Griefshare just 2 weeks after my LH passed almost 7 years ago. I wasn't really ready but that is when the next session began, and it gave me a reason to get out of the house and to see that others were suffering as I was.
Please accept my condolences. He sounds like a wonderful, wonderful guy. I am praying for you.
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). And he won't have to worry about getting that first grease spot on it from working on a car! (as I do...too frequently).
and gates to assist with stuff he 'planned' to do, but would have struggled with for another 20 yrs because he thought he was able to deal with it.
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