Today would have been our 15th wedding anniversary
I realize I posted something similar last year on April Fools Day. I'll try not to do it every year, I promise. Still, it has been almost five years since Ginny's passing.
It has gotten easier. I still cry sometimes, but I came to a realization about something. For the longest time, it felt like my heart had a chunk ripped out of it, a piece that Ginny took with her to the grave. Then I realized that on those days when I miss her the most, I can feel her deep in my chest. She left a little piece of her heart inside me to replace the part of me that she took with her.
Somewhere out there, she's waiting for me.
Oh God, here go the tears again. Pictures!
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She's beautiful. Did you two get married at that restaurant?
If I ever run into you, remind me to buy you a beer.
. I too understand the pain of the loss of a spouse. My first husband died at the age of 40, 12 years ago. I felt lost and like there was a gaping hole in my life where he used to be when he first passed. I am thankful though for the time that I was able have with him and he left me with a beautiful son. There are still days when I miss him terribly, even though I have since remarried and it has been 12 years.
You were blessed to have wonderful people in your lives and I wish you both the best and healing.
What a great looking couple.
Cherish those happy times, and all those smiles. Thank you for sharing these photos - what a WUNNNNNNNNNNderful memory! My condolences.
We had some fun discussions about birds and other animals. She felt like a friend from the beginning. I missed her in Crawford, I wish I could have been there at the same time she was there.
Be easy with yourself. Your sorrow is just a measure of the love the two of you shared. You are very lucky to have had that but it is oh so hard to miss it.
This was back in April 2005. For a long time, I was afraid this photo had been lost forever.
I'm glad it was found.
I will never forget her, and I know you will never forget Ginny!
Derby
Love is infinite. Love is always present.
I definitely remember the heat on that day. I previously arranged for a large box of Polar Paks to be shipped to the Crawford Peace House, and it looks like they arrived none too soon, because Ginny was out at Camp Casey distributing Polar Paks and other aid to anyone close to heatstroke. I didn't remember you being one of her "patients," but that's just the type of person Ginny was. She was kind, selfless, and a wonderful wife.
Thank you.
What a beautiful couple you make!
Hanging on to those good memories and wonderful pictures are what you can do.
And if next year you need to do this again? Go right ahead. We'll be here.
I'm at work, so I can't type too much here, but each and every one of you is dearly appreciated.
That bit about your chest...I think I know what you mean. It's comforting to hear about someone else getting that sensation.
thanks for sharing
She lives on as long as you and others that loved her keep her memory alive.
Grief is the risk we all take when we love.
The beauty of memories can heal.
Pretty damned cool woman.
Peace be to you. No doubt you will keep up the fight.
It takes as long as it takes. My best friend lost her husband 20 years ago. The hurt is still there today.
Clearly she had many here who loved her, too. Some of these posts remind me of one of my favorites - Skittles, who once sent comfort to a grieving fellow DUer and reassured - "someone's always here."
Don't feel reluctant to post about this whenever you need to. Your notes about her are so incredibly beautiful.
"For the longest time, it felt like my heart had a chunk ripped out of it, a piece that Ginny took with her to the grave. Then I realized that on those days when I miss her the most, I can feel her deep in my chest. She left a little piece of her heart inside me to replace the part of me that she took with her."
I copied it so I'd always be able to find it. Very loving testament to her, your sharing these thoughts.
She looks lovely.
