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Life SHOULD NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well- preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally WORN out and screaming "WOO HOO - WHAT A RIDE!!!"

Monday, October 30, 2006

We drove past hospice today. I find myself avoiding that street, that intersection. And when I do drive past it, I find myself looking away. I think I looked once. His favorite grocery store is right across the street from it. He used to drive out of his way just to go to that Fry's. I remember going shopping there with him so many times. I can still see him parking the car, getting out, walking into the store with me. I always liked that Fry's. I remember once when I was little, maybe like 10, I was really sick, and he drove all the way there to get me some pizza, cause I liked their pizza. I have a hard time going there now.

A few minutes ago "Hate Me" came on the radio here at work. I'm not feeling very welcome at my mom's house right now. And the words hit me all over again. I know she is helping me out right now, but I thought I was helping her too. I thought the kids, and having people around made her feel better. She even said that last week. But now I don't feel like she wants us around. I feel really alone. I miss Royce. I miss my house.

And I still can't believe he is gone. Its weird, it seems like I have a very delayed reaction. Its been nearly 2 months, and it seems like its just hitting me.

Ryan told me last night that he wishes Bob could come back.

Teary at work. Not a good thing.

I miss my dad.
Thoughts of Fallen Angel at 12:57 AM

5 Comments:

m/p said...

two months isnt very long. its such a small ripple when you put it in perspective.

i know how you feel about your mom. its just an adjustment period. and youre strong. when you cant stand it anymore, youll leave.

stop by my new place: 2006creativesoul.blogspot.com

10/30/2006 7:11 PM
Trailady said...

It's going to take time...

Breathe, cry, relax whenever you possibly can. Do your Yoga and don't put up with any nonsense.

That's my prescription.

I'm headed to bed as it's VERY late here.

Love Ya!

10/30/2006 9:13 PM
Anonymous said...

Barb
You have such a wonderful husband.
What a sweet guy.

Be patient with your living circumstances.

It could be worse, you could be in Darfur Sudan.

I think about my dad too.
You will always.
The pain eventually dulls.
November 15th will be 1 year

10/31/2006 4:36 AM
Deb said...

Hang in there Barb. Grieving as I am sure you know is a process. You were so busy taking care of everyone that now that you've had a chance to slow down a bit it's hitting you. You'll miss him. It's just a simple fact. It's healthy and normal. If you need anything I am here in town...use me as a resource.

10/31/2006 6:39 AM
Roseuvsharon said...

I remember the first time I saw someone coming out of a store that made me think of my dad. He was wearing a bright orange shirt, just like my OSU fan dad. I was taken back through the memory files to all the times dad went shopping. Most men don't like to shop, but not my dad. There were very few women who could keep up with him, myself included. It as a shock to me, because I knew my dad was dead, but here was this man coming out of a store that made me question reality, for just a split second. Three and a half years later, I still miss my dad, but the memories get sweeter every day.

10/31/2006 12:35 PM

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