I have so many people to thank for the love, support and encouragement that I have received since the death of my wonderful. handsome Griff.
Today would have been our
Wedding Anniversary
2nd December 2000
and we had 21 lovely years together.
I am overwhelmed by all the kindness shown in messages, cards and flowers that have been sent to me from all over the world and I wish I could thank every one of you personally.
But that is impossible so I will just leave it at ...
THANK YOU ALL xxx
I have not worked for weeks and I feel as if I have been away for ever.
I have no cards to show you, no videos to share, and no projects done.
But now is the time for me to try and move forward and so I need to get back to work and give my brain something to think about.
Today I will make a card and tomorrow I will be back to blogging and show you what I have done.
Much love to all of you and thanks again for all the lovely ways in which you have supported me at this heart breaking time
Hugs xx
Hugs to you christina we all fully understand take your time we will all still be here when your ready. Love to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDear Christina, getting back to crafting will be good for you, difficult but good.
ReplyDeleteI know from personal experience, when my fiance was suffering from pancreatic cancer and subsequent death, it helped me alot. I have been thinking of you alot over the past few weeks. Hugs
Wendy L
Just do what you can when you can Christina. We will be waiting when you return. It will be difficult but I agree that sometimes you need to try to get back to some form of structure again. My thoughts and payers are with you. Christine xx
ReplyDeleteLovely photo you’ve shared with us today.
ReplyDeleteI’m looking forward to seeing what you have created when I check in to your blog tomorrow.
Michele
Just to hear you in words is lovely Christina love June horrocks xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHello Christina, it just takes time and everyone is different, go at your own pace, and whatever helps you, we will all be here.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure little Ruby will be missing her dad too, give her a cuddle, thinking of you, Kate x x
Welcome back Christina - Words are always hard to find at times like this. Surrounded by love and support you will still feel so alone but one step at a time you will cope. No rush and so many wonderful memories of happy time will help you. Take care- Love and a big hug xxxx
ReplyDeleteThinking of you at this very hard time … so lovely to see you back again.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to hear from you. Look forward to hearing from
ReplyDeleteyou and Ruby!
Hi Christina. It all takes time and everyone goes at their own pace. We are all here supporting you. One step at a time, looking forward to seeing you crafting again.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to see this message from you, take one day at a time and being with someone like you and your husband is hard to let go but his memories will always with you...take care and sending hugs...
ReplyDeleteI am happy to see you post again today, and your resolve to get back to work.Five years ago I was where you are now. We were married at age 20 and had celebrated our 63rd anniversary when three weeks later he did not wake up one morning. He had not been well but it was such a shock. Like you my craft room and card making helped me survive and I was visiting your blog every morning. I made it alone with a large home on three acres for over a year. Then I had an offer to sell and more decisions and now I am relocated in another city with my son, but still have a craft room and my papercrafting. So hang in and it will get better and you will still be in my prayers and I will continue to visit your blog every morning.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to hear that you feel you need to get back to work,just take your time Christina and look after yourself.
ReplyDeleteLots of love to you and your family xx
Dear Lady ~ When we try to focus on the needs of others, it helps us get through our grieving. As you ease in to your new normal, I wish you all the strength there is to help you through this very difficult and personal time. Big Caring Hugs. xo
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, dear Christine.
ReplyDeleteGuida
Hugs, hoping crafting will help you to grow into a new time in your life, but be gentle with yourself. Don't feel you have to 'move on' or 'get over him'. You will never get over him and neither should you, but hopefully, one day you will realise you have got through a whole day without crying, you have laughed whole heartedly, you have talked to him without that burning hole in your soul.
ReplyDeleteKeep crafting but do it for yourself, not because anyone else is pressuring you.
Bless you and hugs.
Chris
Thinking of you and all your family Christina try to stay strong, Griff would want you to. With love from Anne Owens xx
ReplyDeleteChristina it is so lovely to have you back again, after such a sad time, but just ease yourself back in slowly, memories will never fade and I am sure you have plenty....we are all here behind you, should you need us...take care and plenty big hugs....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteIt will be nice to see your creations again but please do so at your own pace, Christina. Grief is something every one handles differently but I am keeping you in my prayers and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteMany hugs and much Love to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and good to see you back.
ReplyDeleteHi Christina.looking forward to seeing what you have made tomorrow.have missed you blogging.glad you are going forward.Mavis x
ReplyDeleteChristina, my heart goes out to you. I know how hard all of the "firsts" will be, first anniversary, first Christmas, etc. and I am so sorry that you will be having to go through them. I think you have the right attitude about work. When my husband of 35 years passed away my doctor asked how I was doing so well..I didn't realize I was.. but she said that she had several older female patients who'd lost their husbands within the same year and I was the one who seemed to be handling it the best. I told her that I guessed it was just sticking to my routine..continuing to do the same things daily that I'd done before Tom died. Many days I felt like I was on autopilot and I'm sure you feel that way too. Just do the best you can each day and know that you have friends all over the world who care about you and are sending healing thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteBless you Christina, just take your time but I do think that crafting helps to distract and to focus on something for a while. Hugs to you xxx
ReplyDeleteThinking of you during this time.
ReplyDeleteHello Christina,
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see you but just take it one day at a time, and if you can't face doing anything well that's all right, we all understand.
love and prayers,
Maureen xxx
Hi Christina
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see you post on your blog again but very understandable why you've not been able to recently. I can honestly say you have been in my thoughts every day since you told us about your Griff and I shed a few tears for you and your family on Thursday. Take things at your own pace and rest assured that we will all be here when you feel the time is right to show us your crafting again. You are such a lovely lady and it is heartbreaking to think of you in such pain at the moment but I know it's an age old saying 'time will slowly heal your wounds'.
Give the lovely Ruby some extra cuddles for comfort. Take care of yourself.
Loads of love and hugs
Jenny C xxx
Hi Christina,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you have beautiful Ruby to keep you company at night. They are the best woman's friend:-)
Looking forward to your next piece of art
Best of everything
Christine xxx
Dear Christina. I lost my husband at the beginning of this year. I won't tell you that time heals,or anything like that, just that you are in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLots of love, from one Christina to another xxx
Sending special thoughts and prayers to you and your family Christina. I know from experience that when my husband died very suddenly 14years ago it was my family, friends and a lot of crafting that helped me so much. Take one day as a time and cuddle Ruby a lot.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in Spain x
Christina, You have been in our thoughts these past weeks and its lovely to see you back. Take one day at a time and we'll all be here waiting for you when you are strong enough to carry on. With love xx
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you. Words are few thoughts are many. Diana xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Christina,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you back but there’ no need to rush;one step at a time. We all understand and we all be here. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending you a gentle hug from Toronto.
Carmen
Dear Christina , you have been so much in my thoughts these past weeks. Take tiny steps as you go forward knowing that you have so much love and support. big hugs Lyn xxxx
ReplyDeleteah Christene i wish i was near enough to hold you whatever little good it would do. i cant say I know as i don't but i have held my sister and shared the pain a wee bit with her. take your time, use your site to talk, when you think everyone is tired listening we wont get tired of listening i promise you.love Sheila
ReplyDeleteDearest Christina, You have been in my thoughts and prayers since you posted the sad news about Griff, I have been following your blog and beautiful creations for a long time and I regard you as part of my family and couldn't help but shed quite a few tears when you told us about his passing. I hope you can bear the pain that you must be feeling and I'm glad you are brave enough to start creating your magic again. All my love Gloria Lamb xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Christina, I’m so sorry for your loss, I know how painful this is. My husband passed away 10 months ago suddenly, he was only 59 years old and we were married for 36 years. I lean on God every day for strength. He will give you the strength you need to go on and be happy again. Hugs and blessings!
ReplyDeleteJust a note to say we are all thinking of you!
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