An On Going Journey In Texas

Ina said:
Jim, I'm a get'er done kind of gal. I like to keep things up to date. I also have OCD. :grin::grin::grin:
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Ina, I know your ongoing struggle is not an easy one but you sound to me like a gal who can handle it. You seem brave and you are going forward. Life is always best when viewed through the windshield, not the rear view mirror. Keep on truckin lady.
 
Thank you AZ Jim for the encouraging words. It does take awhile to see that the only dirrection to go is forward, it is just not as easy as some might think. I think the hardest thing is to find activities that make you want to keep going forward.

Several of my online friends have given me exceptional advice, such as be kind to myself, which I admit took me a while to understand. Of course I am just now starting to understand the loneliness in front of me, but of course I'll look at that one day at a time. (wave)
 
Well today will be a week that I've had my new car. A young lady that we let live with us for a couple of year with her new baby has stayed friends with us for 28 years, and she has worked in auto sales for the last 20 years. She was as excited to help me find a new car, as I was scared of the process.
I got a 2015 Kia Sportage for $23,000., and that was $13,000. under cost. I paid cash so I woundn't have to pay any financing. The vehicle has so many bells and whistles, I'll be two years figuring out how to work all the gadgets. Most of all it has a 10 year warranty package. :praying:
 
Well done you...and for getting some help.
start with the bells and whistles you need....it takes me hours to change the clock in my car, and I have had it 7 years!
 
Hello Diary,
I've been away for some time now, so I thought I would drop in and write awhile. My frame of mind is much better, and my focus has broadened. Although both my sons and my husband are now gone, I have come to see that life is still good. Now, I wake up each day, and I can see a place for myself again.

I just returned from North Alabama, where I spent five days visiting Happyflowerlady. I spent two days going each way. :drive::jammin::drive::jammin:I saw spring come alive in four states. When I came home to Texas, everything was in full bloom. Who could resist coming alive? Not me.

I am 63 years old, and I spent 50 of those as a wife and mother, and now I am neither. So I must figure out how to be totally single now.
So far I have learned that grocery shopping for one is almost impossible, and if you look around you can find some good food at the fast food joints. Like lots grilled chicken, egg rolls, and salads. :tapfoot: :wave:
 
Good to hear from you again Ina, been missing you and thinking about you. Hope you had a good time in Alabama, and happy you had a safe trip. I think springtime is very therapeutic for many of us, I'm glad you're doing well after losing Michael. Hope your doggies are doing okay too....hugs.
 
Hi Sea and AprilT, :wave:
Thank you for the return welcome. It is good to be back. After the rush of events that went with loosing someone, I went into hibernation verbally. I didn't even speak to my grandchildren, although i did try to explain my need for seclusion. So I did a lot of wondering and reconfiguring of my new reality.

I had to decide what I wanted to do now, even if it is just for the next six months. My future will work itself out, so I'm going to enjoy today.
 
Hi Ina, glad you got to travel and see new sights! ....there's nothing like coming home! One Texas sized Summer...coming up! Enjoy!:) - Jim
 
Hello Ina, It's nice to have you back posting.
Taking one day at a time is what we all have to do.
Enjoy the warm sunny days.
 

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