The Day The Music Died - continued

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Thanks to all who responded to my last post.
Yesterday I did pack up all of the music items and put them away in a safe place in case I change my mind. It felt good to make more space for the things that are pertinent to my new life.

I have very good memories of all the years that we made music together and will cherish them. But, with my hands getting very painful due to the osteoarthritis. I think this may be a case of where God is closing a window and maybe opening a door for me.

I still love to listen to music, so this will not be a life without music. Instead I will be ;listening instead of playing.

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The Day The Music Died

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

I am coming to the conclusion that the day my husband died, the music also died. He was a brilliant musician who could pick up almost any instrument and play it with little effort. For while I loved playing, but it was a struggle and a labor of love.

Now, I find that I have no desire to play anymore. Also there is the factor that my hands have been deteriorating due to osteoarthritis playing is very difficult and at times impossible..

I think that it is time for me to close that part of my life and move on to things I can do without pain and that I am passionate about. That is basically my weaving and cycling.

I am planning on packing all the musical items and put them away in the back of the closet in the spare room and in 6 months I still feel this way then I will get rid of them.

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Things are getting better

Monday, May 13, 2013

Today this morning I rode my bike out to where I had scattered my hubby's ashes. It is only about a 4 mile round trip, but it was a great way to start my morning off. I am going to spend the rest of the day keeping busy running errands.

After that is done I will go to the weaving store to get some supplies I need.

I am getting my life back on track and back together.

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My journey

Friday, May 03, 2013

Since March 1 when my hubby of 33 years died unexpectedly I have been forced on a journey I never wanted to take.

I have found that I am a lot more resilient, capable and stronger than I ever thought I could be. I am learning to cope with the silence that comes from living alone.

Tomorrow I will scatter his ashes in a lovey little secluded spot. It is a small pond with benches around it. It is only 5 minutes away so I can go visit him whenever I want to.. I think this will put closure to things. I did get a small silver dolphin pendant with just a bit of his ashes. This way no matter where I am he will always be with me.
After that I will be doing some traveling. I have planned to take a tapestry weaving class of 2 1/2 weeks. This falls on what would have been on our 34 th wedding anniversary. I won't want to be alone that day, so this seems like a good idea. Meantime I am going to going to visit my mother for a few days.

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Getting on with my life

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Friday was 2 months since my hubby died and I am settling into my new life as a single over 60 woman.

I am settling into my new home and making friends. I am getting into a regular exercise program. I have redeveloped a passion for gardening. I am raising orchids on my screened porch. I often take my meals out there and just watch the the birds and plants that are in my back yard.

It is hard to re-build my life but, I am getting on bit by bit.

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