Comments on: Leaving Home And Beginning A New Chapter Of Our Lives

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Mon, 19 May 2014 09:34:25 +0000

Lisa,

You ask me what you can give to me? You just did, dear friend. You. Just. Did.

And I love you for it.

By: Lisa Garon Froman

Lisa Garon Froman — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:38:06 +0000

Cathy, I feel you honey. I wish I had some words of wisdom you could apply like a healing balm to your pain. If I did, I would give them to you. The truth is, time is accelerating and change is in the air. And most of us humans don't care much for change. Honor your past and all of your feelings and memories. Try as best as you can to stay in that place of gratitude and hopefulness where you usually live. That is the place you will take with you when you go, my friend. As always, sending hugs. I really do feel you...I too am in a different sort of transition and I am not sure how it will turn out.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Sun, 18 May 2014 07:22:42 +0000

Oh, thanks Pat! I appreciate you letting me know your sentiments. Yes, memories last.

Yesterday I spent time alone with my peonies and all of the nature that surrounds us. It will be very hard...

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:33:26 +0000

Awww, I am feeling torn right along with you. Good luck with move. Remember the memories last forever.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Fri, 16 May 2014 04:14:36 +0000

Thanks for the wonderful advice and for sharing your thoughts. You are so right about acknowledging and breathing! So important in this situation. Thanks so much, Marybeth.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Fri, 16 May 2014 04:13:25 +0000

Oh, healing prayers coming your way for your husband. I found that my home was healing for me whenever I was sick. So stay put!

By: Tam Warner Minton

Tam Warner Minton — Thu, 15 May 2014 16:39:03 +0000

I would have a hard time as well. We've talked about it....but at this point, with my husband still recovering from his double lung transplant, we just aren't ready yet.

By: Marybeth

Marybeth — Thu, 15 May 2014 12:09:21 +0000

I completely understand.....i hold all parts of my life near and dear to my heart so hang is incredibly difficult......I still miss our first house!!!

Take a breath, remind yourself that new experience are around the corner, cry a little them smile and get move forward. Acknowledge the loss but also acknowledge the adventure. (((hugs)))!!

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 15 May 2014 06:24:13 +0000

I will try to see it as an adventure. Unfortunately I think it will take a long time. Old dog, new tricks and all of that. But thanks, Linda. I always love hearing what you have to say!

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 15 May 2014 06:23:18 +0000

Thanks, MAG. I'll let you know. Please keep in touch, and I hope all is well with you and the family.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 15 May 2014 06:22:16 +0000

Thank you, Sandie. You say you go back to your neighborhood, but I can't imagine doing that for a long time, especially when my beloved peonies are in bloom! Thanks for sharing your story with me. It helps to hear it.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 15 May 2014 06:21:07 +0000

Thank you, Lana. I'm glad you found my blog, too! I hope we both transition better than we think we will!