That sounded so hard for you. We used to have family get togethers. My daughter and her kids went to a friends to swim. We drove to a favorite BBQ place and waited in line about 30 minutes. It was a meal we enjoyed and a nice drive in the country. Life changes and we have to make the best of it. Yesterday my grandson came to spend the night. Last night I read a book to him and he told me how much he likes the way I read to him. Made my day. Reply
I also spent the 4th alone! I stayed home and ate a bite here! I’ve been battling depression and anxiety! My car is messed up and I retired also! I’m thinking about going back to work too! I just don’t know where to start with a job search! Life keeps throwing things at us, but with God all things are possible! You are in my prayers! I know how it must feel to run into your husband, very mixed emotions! I have no words of wisdom and I need friends! All my friends are married and my 2 grown daughters have lives of their own! I’m trying to find my purpose in life! I’m in South Carolina and almost 66! I just keep praying! Love your page and your honesty about your life! I don’t share on my FB for many reasons my days! Prayers and healing sent your way! Reply
Thank you, and I understand about not knowing where to start I’m 70 and have been retired for several years so I felt the same way. We’ll find our way, I wish you lived closer. I have some fabulous friends here and would be glad for you to join us. Have a good week. Reply
I too, spent the 4th at home. My great grandson and I enjoyed watching fireworks from two close locations out of an upstairs window. He was disappointed not being able shoot off fireworks but due to the wildfires and being so dry, it wasn’t wise to due fireworks. I pray all works out for you. Take care. 🙏❤️ Reply
Thank you, Roberta. And it sounds like you had a nice quieter Fourth of July and have fun with your grandson no matter his age. I hope you have a good break. Reply
I just wrote to you and I think I somehow lost it. But I’ll sum it up like this, praying for to be released from the doctor, find a good job and the AC will miraculously work for years! Reply
Oh Debbie! That’s pretty crazy to run into your ex like that. I hope the crying and cleaning truly helped. I’m so sorry about the AC problems. Praying you will be released by the doctor and find something you truly enjoy for a job. I just hate that at retirement age you have to go back to work. My husband is 71 and we wish he could retire. Or at least find something less stressful that he enjoys. Reply
Thank you, my friend. I’ll find a job. I’m sure might take a minute, but I will. And oh my goodness your husband still working at 71 hasn’t retired yet and I’m gonna pray that he finds another job that pays better and something he enjoys more less stress, less hours more !!! Reply
That is crazy you and your ex wounded up at the same place on the 4th! I believe in things happening for a reason. Will see what the future holds for you! Praying all goes well with your checkup! Reply
Thank you, praying I get released. I’m feel for sure I will. That’s something I enjoy. Will pop up job wise. And yes, it was crazy. He really doesn’t even like McDonald’s, but he does his laundry at this large laundromat right down the street and said he thought he would just go to McDonald’s and eat and as I said, I was pretty much almost done when he got there so I didn’t stay long, talking with my manager friend she was getting off work and then I left. But yes, it was strange and a little unnerving. Reply
Bless your heart, Debbie. That had to have been a difficult situation with your ex, but you handled it well! We had a quiet 4th of July, too. Are you where you could get a couple of window units for air conditioning? I hope your unit will last through this summer! Praying you will get released from your doctor and find a good job. May you have a stress free week this coming week. Love, Susan Reply
Hello sweet Susan always good to see you. We’re getting older and we just stay busier or maybe it’s just that the days are shorter as we get older lol I don’t know if they go by faster. It takes longer to do things you name it. Yes, it was strange running into him there but all things happen for a reason I suppose. I hope you have a wonderful week my friend at least the temperatures are going to cool off here in Alabama I do look forward to that and welcome it. Reply
Hey Debbie, Thanks for sharing your July 4th experience. I had a friend from many years ago contact me on Thursday and we talked on the phone for a very long time. She wanted us to go out and get something to eat. We ate and sat and talked for a long time. I also saw my cousin. his wife and her sister and talked to them for a while. I left the restaurant and headed back home. I know that I have been on my own and by myself for 32 years and I’m used to being alone. I love you my friend and know that you’re going to hang on and make it. It’s hard being alone. Please hang in there and don’t give up. Reply
That is a long time dear 32 years and me I’m going on seven months ha! Anyway, I’m hanging some days by thread, but I am hanging in there. It sounds like you had a fairly nice holiday and I’m glad to hear that. Have yourself a wonderful week. Reply
I understand! What a bittersweet day! I actually spent the day alone also. My husband is out of town on a job! Praying for better days ahead! Reply
Thank you, I too am praying for better days ahead. It was time to be a big girl, but honestly, it was strange because it was the very first Fourth of July or a holiday that I have ever spent alone. I was always with my parents after I married with my parents and my family once they passed away my family or friends this year it was solo and again strange. But all in all a good day and I made it through. Wishing you a wonderful week, dear. Reply
Dear Debbie…I don’t believe in coincidence as a believer. God had a plan and purpose for that running into the ex…you cried..you cleansed…you cleaned when you got home…sounds like something I would do! I love cleaning and arranging so that would bring me joy after such a not so planned moment of running into someone I’d rather not! I do pray for a quick healing and release from the doctor so that you can move forward. I don’t know you but I think you would fit perfectly in a home decor or antique shoppe! We don’t enjoy crowds so we stayed in for the 4th. We have had a gut punch from an adult daughter with whom we thought we had a good relationship but alas it was not. Interesting how these things come up in our lives in our later years. At 72 years old I thought retirement would look like the golden days…not so much. But the Lord knows what we face and He promises to be right there through it all…and He is! I pray you find yourself enveloped in His presence especially when you sense the enemy is coming in to discourage you. Lifting you up before His throne this day asking for His provision and encouragement dear sister…Thank you for sharing your little corner of this world with encouragement and genuine care… Reply
I hear you, my friend you’re right I thought the same thing is this a coincidence? Am I being tested? I wasn’t really sure I’m still not. And you’re correct retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, but I have been there for quite a number of years so going back to work will be a big challenge. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead of you. Reply
I am proud of you, my dear friend. But I am a believer that everything that happens in our lives, God either causes it or allows it to happen. God will always see us through all our trials. Praying you get a release Tuesday from your doctor. God bless you and keep you in His care. Have a wonderful evening. 🙋🏼💖🙏 Reply
You’re right, my sweet friend. There was a reason we ended up at the same place who would have ever thought it? Not me truly anyway life goes on. Have a blessed week, sweetheart. Reply
sending up prayers you get released from your DR. Sorry about your AC. Our fourth was quiet too except when the fireworks 💥 started. Lol.Have a blessed week ahead ❤️🙏 Reply
Sending up prayers for you to get released from your Dr. Sorry about your AC. Our fourth was quiet too until the fireworks started.lol. Hope you have a blessed week ahead.❤️🙏 Reply
Sending prayers that the Doctor releases you and things start looking up for you🙏🏻🙏🏻 It seems like it’s always something new to deal with in life. I know we are blessed but sometimes we need a break in life! ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻 Reply
Thank you I hope it goes well. And to be honest, it wasn’t funny to me. It was a little difficult, but I understand how some people could think that was funny. I guess after 45 years of marriage, we had the same idea with both of us spending the Fourth of July probably alone for the first time either one of us.