Today is my birthday. Sunday, September 27. I've had quite a f
Today is my birthday. Sunday, September 27. I've had quite a f
Today is my birthday. Sunday, September 27. I've had quite a few birthdays, many good memories, but this is the first birthday in my entire life that I am alone. I have three loving, caring, helpful daughters, but all three live in other states and have their own lives, families, and jobs to maintain. I assure them I will be all right here by myself. But I see I will have to choose carefully how to get through special days. Not just on my birthday today -- I will be alone on Thanksgiving, on Christmas, on New Year's Eve. Just me and my rollator in this house that used to comfortably fit our family of five. I have materials for possible hobbies that I have not had time to try -- watercolors and a keyboard, still new in their packaging. I recently bought a Mah Jongg set -- a challenging and interesting game. So I have choices to make my special days different and pleasant. I used to long for a quiet house. Now that's what I have and I wish I did not.
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Hope you have a terrific birthday!
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HappyNew : Thankfully you have happy memories. Life has its challenges and choices at every stage and living alone is a huge. Do you have friends, church, or other support nearby? Praying for you as you navigate this season of life. Remember God is always with you. Have a beautiful birthday.
HappyNew : What a sweet, a little sad share. It sounds like you are navigating your circumstances with acceptance and grace. I hope you have a great day. Are you new to the area? Hopefully you have a tribe of girlfriends that will shower you with cake and wine and presents all sorts.
HappyNew : I keep reminding myself, and I'll mention it to you too, you're never really alone...
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HappyNew : Happy birthday my friend. I am glad when I catch myself wishing I could have some quiet for a change I stop myself and say you not going to like that.
But you know you can always call a friend, even if it is just a chat on the phone. I am sure you are missing your husband and it will take a lot of time to get used to to not having him with you.
But you have had a great life to look back on.
Today I was really missing my daddy and he has been gone for decades. But we had a great relationship and that is why I am missing him.
Having a great past is a blessing but makes being alone hard.
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HappyNew : Many Happy Birthday Wishes to you! Maybe, you could join them for a holiday, if you can fly comfortably! I am looking into purchasing a Mah Jong game, so many choices!❤️
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RolloTomaso : That was a Heartfelt message, well done!❤️
Today is my birthday. Sunday, September 27. I've had quite a few birthdays, many good memories, but this is the first birthday in my entire life that I am alone. I have three loving, caring, helpful daughters, but all three live in other states and have their own lives, families, and jobs to maintain. I assure them I will be all right here by myself. But I see I will have to choose carefully how to get through special days. Not just on my birthday today -- I will be alone on Thanksgiving, on Christmas, on New Year's Eve. Just me and my rollator in this house that used to comfortably fit our family of five. I have materials for possible hobbies that I have not had time to try -- watercolors and a keyboard, still new in their packaging. I recently bought a Mah Jongg set -- a challenging and interesting game. So I have choices to make my special days different and pleasant. I used to long for a quiet house. Now that's what I have and I wish I did not.
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HappyNew : Happy Birthday! You are loved. ❤️
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Today is my birthday. Sunday, September 27. I've had quite a few birthdays, many good memories, but this is the first birthday in my entire life that I am alone. I have three loving, caring, helpful daughters, but all three live in other states and have their own lives, families, and jobs to maintain. I assure them I will be all right here by myself. But I see I will have to choose carefully how to get through special days. Not just on my birthday today -- I will be alone on Thanksgiving, on Christmas, on New Year's Eve. Just me and my rollator in this house that used to comfortably fit our family of five. I have materials for possible hobbies that I have not had time to try -- watercolors and a keyboard, still new in their packaging. I recently bought a Mah Jongg set -- a challenging and interesting game. So I have choices to make my special days different and pleasant. I used to long for a quiet house. Now that's what I have and I wish I did not.
HappyNew : Many prayers to you! There are ones here for you always to reach out to! 
Happy Birthday! Is there any reason why you could not move near one of your daughters?
e : I was going to ask the same thing. « Back to Chat
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