Thanks for checking in, Christine - I think of you so often and it's good to hear you have family and others close by for support and for sharing the happy memories.

I too am always checking for posts from you. Ive watched your entire story and know how hard things became for you. I still remember you first joining OCF almost 3 years ago. Its been a long hard road and you held it together with compassion and love. Wishing you the very best of everything!

Glad the youngest is doing well. I guess they say time heals. Hopefully the older daughter will be able to find support within the group. Please keep in touch Christine. We miss you too and love hearing from you!!
Blessings to you and LOVE your happiness attitude. It really is just healthier than the alternative! Glad you can get there!
Kathy

I think of you every day Christine, wonder how you are doing.... Know you are in our prayers.

Donna

Gone but not forgotten, Christine. I love seeing pictures of you and Matt in happier times that you post on Facebook. You have such wonderful memories of him, and your love for him will keep those memories alive.
julieann

This Friday is the anniversary of our first date, and our wedding... I am going to my hometown area and going out drinking with my girlfriends to celebrate the man I love.
They have karaoke and a live band, and awesome taxi service for after
Saturday I am getting my hair done by a dear friend, and Easter Sunday will be spent with my family.
Busy weekend ahead and I am looking forward to it.
I am finding resources in my community to help with the little things... I am learning to talk to EVERYONE I see and ask for their knowledge about the city. Whether I need the lawn mowed or the car worked on, I am slowly building my contact list.
I had the pleasure of stopping by a garage to have my state inspection done on the car. There was a local "old timer" just sitting and talking with the shop owner. It was great to sit and talk with him a while. The shop owner invited me back anytime I needed someone to give me a hard time
I can feel the effects of the sun on my arms at the end of each day, and I feel content in a day well lived.

I love you all, and am not going away any time soon! PM me anytime if you have questions. Its not too soon, and I am happy to help if I can.

Christine

Dear Christine,

I'm so glad you're taking the time to look back to when Matt was Matt and he knew the depth of your love and devotion...and that he so much appreciated it.

It's so hard to figure out what to do next after the dust has settled. I wish for you that you are able to find some peace and comfort through the tears. Grieving always takes more time than we want. You are in my thoughts.

xoxo,
Kerri

Christine, you are amazing my dear friend, and I love you and your beautiful spirit. Celebrate life while you are able, I believe in that.

your friend,


Eric

There is no "like" button here but I have also been following your journey Christine.
We love you too and I am sure there are people here who will be appreciative of your help.
Just make sure you have taken some time for yourself first but I see you are already aware of looking for those resources within your own family and community
Love and Hugs
Gabriele

Here it is. Anniversary. #9 since our first date, and #2 since our wedding. I woke up. It dawned on me that it was here. I cried.

I am glad I already made plans with friends to get outta the house, otherwise I'd stay in bed all day with a box of tissues.

Off to pack my weekend bag and celebrate my love.