Yesterday I went to Dean and Stephanie's house to meet with all four of Linda Lou's children, my stepchildren and her two nephews and her niece. That was the closest thing the family will have to a funeral for we do not believe in enriching funeral directors. Some day soon we'll have a little get-together of our friends in the Program for Linda Lou died with almost 25 and a half years clean and sober. Someday I will tell some of those stories, I'm not quite ready yet, although I told a couple of those stories to the kids, along with how I threw her number 2 boy out of the house for farting in my face and laughing about it, several times. Only my near-legendary patience and gentleness allows that boy to now have five kids. Note: I only threw him out once, he farted several times, due to my position, and his, he was farting in my face so, out he went.
Anyhow, I', still pretty numb, I'm not sure how long it takes to process this. I have just barely started to pack up her clothes, took a batch of her house dresses to our neighbor Patsy and am going to be shocked at how much space I'll have in the closet.
So, don't expect much from here until I'm ready to put out the ad:
Help wanted: Chubby girl with low morals, must have a passion for housecleaning.
5 comments:
I am so sorry for your loss, Peter! When you lose your spouse, even when it's expected, it feels like every nerve in your body has been torn. The hardest time is in the morning just as you are waking up because you wake up feeling like she's there and then cry when you remember she's gone. It takes several months before you wake up knowing she's not there. I am so sorry that I haven't been there for you as all this was happening. I hope you'll be able to stay with your family for awhile and that you'll be able to keep Bingo T. Pug. I send prayers for you and Linda Lou, and hugs and love to you.
Prayers for you, sweet man.
One day at a time, my friend.
Step up to each challenge and do your best.
No one will laugh at your tears.
More hugs and prayers...
Wish there was something I could do... hang in there... still praying for you.
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