Lost my wife update! And Thank You

I reread your original thread the other day and also wondered how you were getting on. While the thread may of run its course you and your children were not forgotten and I am glad you are progressing as well as you can.
Enjoy Christmas and make new memories - they will not replace your loss yet it will allow you to move forward - been there done that with my Mum. Its New Year shortly - I trust it bodes better for you - All the Best

 

thoughts and prayers , many blessings to you and your family.. Happy Holidays

 

Thanks for the update. Prayers for your family. Take care,

 

James, I am not real good with words. I am very sorry for the loss of you wife. It is beyond my imagination and I really don't know how I would respond. Like the other guys and gals said change your Holiday routine for just this year. Go out of town instead of staying home. Have the Holiday meal with close friends or just keep it low key at a relatives house. Best of all you have your kids that love you very much and will also need healing for the loss of Mom.

Have a Very Merry Christmas.

Dave and Bernice Austin

 

I just hit the 24 year mark with the Mrs. Just another day for both of us. I don't always realize what I have until I read about another"s loss. I truly feel for you James. Do your best to make her proud like I know you will.

 

Glad to hear that you and the kids are on the mend. The only advice I can give is don't shut the world out and dwell on your loss. I did just that when my son got killed in an accident 21 years ago and it took a long time to come out of it.

it's ok to start some new traditions but don't fully abandon the old ones. When you decorate the tree tell the kids the story behind special ornaments if there is one. Maybe your wife picked one out on a trip before the kids were born or to mark the birth of one of the kids.
The main thing is to be there mentally as well as physically for the kids. Sorry if I sound a bit preachy but I'd hate to see someone else make some of the same mistakes I did.

 

loss my little brother of 54yrs last yr. we are left to deal with the sorro and the empyness. we have to count the bessings we still have on earth. merry christmas god bless you and your family.

 

It is really good to hear that y'all are doing as well as can be expected this time of year. Thank you for taking the time to update us here & remind us how important family & friends are during the holidays.

 

I missed the past thread, I am glad to see that things are turning around for you.
I know you have been heartbroken, it can only get better for you.
Be a strong dad for your kids and they will see the love you have for them and your wife.
Words aren't enough in these situations. Keep looking here for help and support, the support from this forum is just amazing at times.

Merry Christmas and the LORD BLESS YOU this, and all, times of the year.

 

It never gets easy, you just learn how to deal with things in a different way. No real person has the answer all you can do is just keep believing and ask for the good lord to help you make it though another day. I'm sorry for your loss but at least you know you have lots of prayers being prayed for you and your family, I wish you the best during the holidays and days to come if your ever down and out just get on H.A.M.B. we are all here as a family to help lift your spirit up GOD BLESS try and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

I'm so glad to hear you are doing well, I vividly remember your thread about losing your wife. It was crushing to read and it really struck a chord with me, I have prayed a lot for you and your family and thought of you all often. Being a father of 3 little ones myself I cant imagine what you have gone through. Your strength is truly inspiring. My God Bless you and your family and Merry Christmas.

 

My prayers go out to you and your family. Merry Christmas

 

Sorry I missed your first post. Hope your family remains strong and "Trust in the Lord". Sympathy to you.

 

I'm glad the knife is starting to dull,James. It's never gonna be easy,when you lose someone,ESPECIALLY a spouse! Hope you and your family are cheering up a little. Good memories are the best healer...It's good to miss special people. Take care...