ginnyde Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 29 years ago today, Earl and I got married. My whole family was at the house bustling around getting ready for the happy occasion. I don't know why, but I am having a very tough time. I miss him. I miss both of my sisters who were there that day. I am angry that Earl died so young and is not going to enjoy retirement. Friends are taking me to dinner at the restaurant that Earl and I went to every Friday night, we called if we weren't coming. I am blessed to have wonderful children and amazing friends. It is 32 months without Earl. The grieving is not as apparent, not as much of an open wound. But I think it has gone deeper, not sure if that makes sense. I know my friends here understand today and I am always thankful for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 (((((((Ginny)))))))) I will make a toast tonight to a couple that were so much in love and had such a wonderful life together. I know how your heart will be breaking today and how your mind will drift back to happier days. Try and remember only happy times!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Happy Anniversary Gin and Earl!!! Fred and I will toast you this evening with our glasses of merlot. And of course, you are having a bit of a rough time today. I know you are just about ALWAYS a happy person...............from personal experience and from your answer to Ann's QOD........but sometimes ~ just sometimes ~ the heartache just gotta come through ~ and I believe that is a good thing. You go and enjoy that dinner with your friends ~ they are lucky to have you! And you can bet that I'll be drinking with you right here in celebration of a special love between two very special people! And BTW...........some time ago I finally got your Relay for Life site to work for me. Just wanted you to know I hadn't forgotten. For some reason it took several attempts, but I finally won! I hope you will find reason to smile today, Ginny, you so deserve it! Love and (((()))), Kasey (Fred wants in on this too ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Ginny-- I understand about it going deeper but not being such an open wound. Most of all I send you a (((((hug)))))) and lots of love and care as you get through this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I have a feeling Earl will be sitting right next to you, watching you with pride and love. Happy Anniversary, Ginny and Earl, and I'll have a drink in you honor tonight. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Ginny--It's easy to see how much you loved Earl. That's such a beautiful testament to him and to the fact that his spirit is still strong with you. Hell be with you at dinner. He will be strong in your heart. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Makes a ton of sense actually..an interesting way to put it which makes a lot of sense. Well, I hope the day brings you comfort via your friends and that you can fondly remember all the good times. Still, not the way you'd prefer. I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 What a wonderful idea to go to the restaurant where you and Earl shared such happy memories. I'll toast a glass of wine for both of you tonight. Thinking of you, Ginnie.... Warm Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glo Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I know, Ginny. Thinking of you today. ((((Ginny))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 ((Ginny)) May the good memories come to you today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Ginny, Happy Anniversary to you and "The Duke"... I am sure he is very close by tonight - I will be thinking of you both - You know you are special to me!! Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 ((((Ginny)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Love you, Ginny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I too hope today passes softly for you. I know you have wonderful memories of your Duke of Earl. I'm sorry he's not present to share them. But then again he's not far away. Happy Anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Q Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Hope you are able to enjoy sweet memories of your love. Happy anniversary (and I mean it in the best way)! Hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Happy anniversary. Your dear Earl will always be with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 (((Ginny))) this week I think of all the occasions that we will all miss, Carltons' birthday is tomorrow and I so understand the sorrow and anger, but be gentle on yourself. Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 ((Ginny)) -- many hugs and hope the day went gently for you. W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Hi Ginny, I will be thinking of you and Earl today. I know the loss of a Mom is different, but you are so right about the pain being deeper. Those are exactly the words I have been looking for. Raising a glass to you both! Love, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I am sure thinking of you. Losing a loved one changes you forever. You will never be the same person, and because of that I understand what you are saying about the grief going deeper. May you know peace. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowergirlie Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 A little late but sending you warm thoughts and hugs today anyway. I hope you were able to enjoy your dinner reflecting on your cherished memories with Earl. Hugs...Flowergirlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolyn50 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I am right behind you being without my John for 31 months now. He passed away on 9-30-04. I still grieve so much yet. I don't really know if it is apparent to others. I am surely not the same person. Our anniversary is coming up on the 17th and it would have been 27 years. Oh, how I miss him. I am grateful I have our children. And it is my job to see them grow up and be independent. And I love taking care of them. I see some of John in each of them. His outright laughter in our oldest, his wit in our second and his looks in our daughter. I hope you can find some peace. Some days I feel he is right beside me yet. He certainly is here in my soul and heart and mind. I still try to keep extremely busy. He is just missing so much. Take care. And take one day at a time and enjoy each day as it comes. I do really try to do that because as we well know, we don't know what tomorrow will bring. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Ginny, You are so brave to go to places which hold so many memories of you and Earl. I just don't think I could bare to go the restaurant that Dave and I frequented, It would just be too sad. I understand just how you feel. I am keeping myself very busy too and trying to smile more but that ache , never goes away. Hope you had a happy evening . God Bless, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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