Hello from Lois

Hi Everyone.

I want to thank you all for your love, prayers, phone calls, emails, and cards. I have felt much loved and supported and because of that, this journey has been a little easier to take. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

For those of you who had met Mike (who passed away on June 20): The last month of his life had gotten pretty hard. He was in pain almost all the time and couldn't even stand any more (to move from the wheelchair to his recliner, etc.). We were calling the Rescue Squad daily to help him up from the floor. But he rarely complained and even joked with those guys. When they asked what he was doing on the floor, he would say things like: Oh, I'm just looking for pennies!

We still never dreamed that the end was near because rain, snow, and weather fronts always made his condition worse, and then he would get better again.

I know he's walking, running, jumping, dancing, and rejoicing in the next life, and I am not sad for him. I am only sad for me, as I miss him. We were only married 5 years, but we had a real partnership and he was a true soulmate to me. In the evenings, he would crochet and I would knit while we watched our favorite TV shows together. When I came home from work, he would want to hear all about my day, and he would give me such good input and feedback. Except that last month, we went out a lot. He was my true love, like I had never experienced before.

God has blessed me with a strong support system - my kids and grandkids, some weight loss support groups I'm in, two very supportive churches, my davesgarden buddies, good friends who have seen me through other hard times, great co-workers, parents and siblings out of state who call and email all the time. People have been keeping me busy, yet I have just enough alone time to heal.

Again, thanks so much for your kindnesses. Would you please continue your prayers as you think of me, as I go through these next months? Love, Lois. P.S. Attached is a picture of myself and my kids after the funeral.

Hi Lois, you are and will be in my prayers. Hugs to you.

Awwww, Lois I am so sorry for you that this happened.

However, like you said, he is rejoicing with the Lord.

It is much sadder, lonelier and more difficult for we who are left behind, than the one who has gone to heaven.

Your blessing is to have had him with you as long as you did and to now have as good a support system as you do.

We are here for you!

Hugs and love, Lavanda

Hi, Lois - I'm so glad you posted. You've been on my heart so much lately! I'm praying for you daily, and asking our Comforter, the Holy Spirit, to be especially near you.

Oh, how good it is to see you posting. And, my dear lady, you look absolutely lovely in your white, with your youthful face and figure. You know what? I am so proud to be able to claim you as a friend! I am determined to meet you in person. Wish it could have been before Mike departed, but I know you will be a handful all by yourself.

What a beautiful family you have. Not a bad looking one in the bunch, and I'm sure you hear that all the time. God has smiled upon you.

Of course, you will remain in my prayers: that you will always have plenty of sunshine and rain in your gardens, that you will never lack friends to enjoy it with you, and that you are serenaded by a thousand birds as well as entertained by ten thousand flitting butterflies.

When you feel like planting again, I still owe you passiflora.

Thanks, DG friends!
You all are treasures.

Lois, I've been waiting until you started doing some posting again...We have a new family member who I know will bring a smile to your face. He's a tuxedo kitty like your fella! :) http://davesgarden.com/t/386093/

Lois
Sweetie you have been in my prayers and will continue to be.
Ruth

GrannyLois, thank you for so graciously posting in the midst of this trying time, and letting us know how you are. What a brave and generous soul you are. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and will continue to be.

GL, it is so nice to hear from you. I hope youa re doing well and hanging in ther. May I say that you look absolutely wonderful. I know it may not be the most appropriate time (sorry) your family looks great too. Its nice to see you all together.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers Lois, I hope you will be okay.
It seems like you had a really truly special partner in Mike, I am sorry I did not get the chance to meet him.

((((Lois and family))) Hugs to you all. I'll be keeping you all in my prayers.

Lois, your Mike sounds like he was a very special man. I wish I had had a chance to meet both of you in person and would have loved to have been able to hear him tell a tale. The stories about him and the kids at the roundup made me grin too. You are so fortunate to have had true love in your life albeit too short a span. I will pray that you heal in your grief and that the warm memories of your time together will bring you comfort until we all meet again on that distant shore where there is no sadness or sorrow and all are free from the pains of this life.

Lois, just remember that you are are loved by sooo many of us here at DG and that many of us are praying for you daily. Your kids are beautiful as are you, my friend. You are so lucky to have them and they are lucky to have you. God is Good!!!!

Lois, glad to see your post.

You look gorgeous, and I'm sure part of it is Mike's love radiating around you as well as the weight loss.

Keeping you in our hearts and prayers...

I am looking forward to seeing you in a week or so. Take care till then.

It is so good to see you posting and to read your uplifting message. God bless you. I keep you in my prayers! Sending you lots of hugs...

Lois I am sure that Mike must have beamed with much approval and with a twinkle in his eye as he looked upon on your lovely smiling face. You were both blessed, albeit for a brief time. It is good to know that you have such a wonderful supportive family to help you through this. I hope you can make it to the roundup in Kentucky as I would love to meet you. God be with you in these early days and for always.

Was hoping you'd be checking in soon. Great pic of the family! (And you wore the white dress! You go girl!) :>)

Still thinking of you and wishing the very best.
You're doin' good!

Thank you all so much.
You guys are great people.

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It's nice to seee you smiling again Lois, and what a lovely picture of the family.

Your Mike must have been a very special person to give you the strength to see everything through, and still come up smiling.

Well done Lois

All the best


Wintermoor

Lois, you look so beautiful and peaceful....the healing has begun, and you know that anytime, anywhere some one of us will be there for you!!

"eyes"

May God's strength and peace continue to give you help every day and in every way that you need it. You'll be in my prayers as you have been since Mike's homegoing day.

Oh, Granny....please know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you.
God Bless!
AuntyB

So happy to see you posted, you and your family are in my thoughts. I pray that each day brings a bit of cheer for you and your family.