Author: janep38

Today was the day that I watched my Dad take his last breath. That’s why July 1995 will always be one of the turning points in my life. I’m so thankful that my Dad and I became very close. He shared with me his stories of his time in the Army during WWII. I was shocked by all that he went through and he was wounded. He sent his medals home to his mother but when he came home they were nowhere to be found. Someone had taken them. So I helped him get all his medals replaced even his Purple Heart. I was so proud of my Dads service to his country. I know some people from another country and it infuriates me when I hear them put our country down. So many people made the sacrifice so that we could be free. Why did you come here? I have his medals now. What a July it had been. So many changes. Beginnings and endings. I miss you Dad, until we meet again.

My brother, his wife and I flew to Indiana. My Dad was hanging on with the help of a ventilator. I wasn’t prepared for the image of seeing that. I grabbed his hand and when he saw me he started crying. The only time I ever saw my Dad cry. It was like God had him hang on till we got there. It was all like a nightmare. It was strange being back in our home in Muncie. Our neighbor had been taking care of Molly, she was so glad to see me. To be continued….

We were dog sitting for my brother while they were on vacation. We would go over to the house several times a day to feed the dogs and let them out. The phone rang one of those times and I answered. It was my parents neighbor letting me know that my Dad had a stroke and was in the hospital. What a major curve we were thrown. I couldn’t believe what was happening. We were about to make a fast trip to Indiana…..

There were so many things going on in July. We all stayed with my brother until we were put in an apartment by EDS. There we would stay until we moved into our home. It was all so stressful, trying to sell a house a thousand miles from where we were looking for one. To be continued….

July 1995 was a month of so many changes. We moved to Texas from Indiana. Troy started his new job on July 10. We sold one house and bought another. It was a real trip moving all our stuff here along with our cat and Dalmatian. To be continued….

Had dinner with our group last night. Had so much fun talking with everyone. It’s great to have all these friends who unfortunately share your status. I look forward to our future outings and dinners. Just remember to “breathe”.

Just found out that another widow friend passed away. He had a massive heart attack. I chatted with him many years ago, he really missed his wife. Only another widow/widower could understand his pain. I knew right where he was coming from. After all we were both members of the same club, you know, the club no one wants to join.

Was going through some papers and found a letter someone texted me last year. It’s so hilarious, amazing how much stuff people can make up. Maybe I will share it with you all, I’ve shared it with all my friends and they couldn’t believe that someone said what they did. That’s what narcissists do, they are very good at making up stories. That’s why we all can see right through them.