My world shattered when I became a widow. I am now attempting to reassemble the broken shards into something damaged, fractured, and scarred, yet beautiful.
Now, it probably seems as though my husband was a hopeless romantic who constantly doled out sickeningly sweet compliments. While he definitely had his fair share of awwwww-inspiring moments, he could just as often be found dishing out less-than-ideal (yet humorous) attention, as well. He could often make me laugh, even when I wanted so […]
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Today I was reminded of something that happened way back in the beginning of my relationship with my husband. It’s one of those fleeting memories that randomly makes an appearance, and brings with it a head shake, then a chuckle, and finally, what an old friend of mine would call a “warm fuzzy”. We were […]
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A very interesting, very emotional thing happened today. I’ve spoken several times before about my husband sending messages and letting me know he’s still with me (like here, here, and here). Today’s occurrence was a bit more direct and immediate, though. So much so, that it instantly brought me to tears and it took me […]
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One of the best / worst things about grief is that it has a way of bringing old memories to the surface. This can be a bittersweet and painful process, remembering both pleasant memories that can never be repeated and others best left buried. I’ve been trying to focus on the sweet anecdotes, the ones […]
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Many Faces of Cheri G 