How to be a widow

[JanetF]

It is perfectly okay to wear pants to a funeral Mass. Don’t think you must wear a dress if you are not comfortable in a dress.

Your list is epic, but I really like this one because I totally agree. We buried my mother last winter on the COLDEST day of the season (single digits). I wore black pants.

 

[JanetF]

my best friend’s cell phone voice assist announced “journey is complete, GPS session has ended”.

God winks!

 

[mrsdizzyd]

God bless you and keep you.

Just take your time and utilize whatever support system you have. No rush.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

 

[Xantippe]

I’m so sorry.

I can’t offer any personal advice, but I think that there are some stories you might appreciate.

Amy Welborn lost her husband very unexpectedly:

Wish You Were Here: Travels Through Loss and Hope

Wish You Were Travels Through Loss and Hope is the sto…

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The adorable Mary Katharine Hamm also lost her husband unexpectedly while pregnant with their second child:

After My Husband's Death, I'm Learning To Steward The Light He Left Us

'All of us who knew him and loved him are keepers of this fire [after his death]. It lives on, and it is something we can breathe life into every day.'

thefederalist.com

I do suggest that you not do anything irreversible right now. Give yourself half a year before making any big changes, unless it’s unavoidable.

I’m so sorry!

 

[MamaJewel]

Little Lady,
I know it’s been two weeks, but I want to let you know I am still praying for you and your family.
Love
MJ

 

[TheLittleLady]

Thank you to everyone. The peace is amazing.

 

[PaulinVA]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine.

 

[Psalm30]

Little Lady,
I know it’s been two weeks, but I want to let you know I am still praying for you and your family.
Love
MJ

And me, too. I’ve been thinking about you a lot. Hope you and your son are doing okay. :hugs:

 

[Sarcelle]

Same here.

 

[TheLittleLady]

We are both keeping busy at work, we have each other which is priceless. The love and prayers sustains us.

The dog has even perked up

 

[Convert3]

The dog has even perked up

And the prayers for all of will keep coming!

 

[Psalm30]

And the prayers for all of will keep coming!

Exactly right!!!

 

[Dorothy]

God bless you and be with you in a special way!

 

[Legend]

I just heard…so sorry! As to ‘right’ or ‘wrong’, it seems you’re doing fine. You’ll always miss him, but for now, don’t push yourself. I know it’s been said, but try not to make any major changes for about a year…unless absolutely necessary.

Of course…God Bless!!!

 

[tuscany]

LittleLady,
I am not a therapist or a counselor. But if you feel the need or want to talk, please PM me, I am one of the facilitators for our Parish’s Grief and Loss program. I’ve been praying for you. May God hold you especially close.

 

[jack63]

I’m very sorry for your loss. Both you and your husband are in my prayers.

 

[Psalm30]

Prayers continue

 

[TheLittleLady]

Thank you. The last 4 weeks seem to have flown by and at the same time have stretched on and on.