amy w.

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COHikerGirl

06/18/2014 8:47AM
Just stopped by to check in on you and see how you're doing. Although the pain and grief of your loss will always be with you, what makes it possible to bear is it's slow replacement, in large part, by focusing on the good memories, the happy times you spent with your Dad, thinking about the life lessons he taught you ... the tempering of sadness with the warm glow of love that remains despite his absence -- the comfort of everything that he means to you, which continues. Get out those old family pictures, and share those funny family stories, whenever you feel the pang of grief. Let the happy memories and grateful thoughts replace and overwhelm those pangs, and in doing so, over time, those happier thoughts will be what predominate. SO sorry for your loss, but SO happy you shared so much good time on this earth with your Dad.

amy w.

Thank you so much! That is so very nice of you. yes, we are remembering the good times. We have a "life celebration" party this weekend and all the family will be in town. I know that it will be a nice time and good to spend time with all the family. Life does continue on and luckily for me, I have four children to keep me very busy - and business keeps the mind from dwelling on unhappy thoughts. Again, think you so much for thinking of me - it really means a lot!

COHikerGirl

You hang in there, girl; I know it's hard. For what it's worth, I found that while grieving a family member (not immediate family as in your case, I admit), being able to work out gave me a stress outlet that was really healthy in the midst of all that ... and thus being able to keep on track or close to it on the weight loss meant I had one less thing to feel bad about, and indeed feel GOOD about, helping to provide some balance. I hope everything goes your way, Amy.