Same here. Denise left a big pile of money for me -- much more than I've ever had before. She definitely took care of me, told me before she passed that she didn't want me to have to worry about money, especially when she knew I'd be grieving. It's just one more thing I love her for. I balance that with the knowledge that I'd gladly give every penny of it back and then some, just to have her back, alive & well. But that won't happen. A friend recently asked if I could imagine not having any money and not having her, either. I had to admit that I could imagine that scenario, and I know a lot of people are in that boat. So, I practice being grateful and tremendously sad at the same time.
That is wonderful insight, David. Yeah, I try to keep in mind what my life could be, without her and financial security, and it's terrifying. Grateful indeed. Thank you very much for sharing that.
Same here. Denise left a big pile of money for me -- much more than I've ever had before. She definitely took care of me, told me before she passed that she didn't want me to have to worry about money, especially when she knew I'd be grieving. It's just one more thing I love her for. I balance that with the knowledge that I'd gladly give every penny of it back and then some, just to have her back, alive & well. But that won't happen. A friend recently asked if I could imagine not having any money and not having her, either. I had to admit that I could imagine that scenario, and I know a lot of people are in that boat. So, I practice being grateful and tremendously sad at the same time.
That is wonderful insight, David. Yeah, I try to keep in mind what my life could be, without her and financial security, and it's terrifying. Grateful indeed. Thank you very much for sharing that.
I cried my eyes out
Sorry, ma. I know, this one is kind of a bruiser.
It really is, I was reading it out loud to Karen because she loves your writing so much, and she broke down too