As always, every Monday night, welcome to The Grieving Room...
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A special welcome to anyone who is new to The Grieving Room. We meet every Monday evening. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, whether you have lost a person or a pet, or even if the person you are "mourning" is still alive ("pre-grief" can be a very lonely and confusing time) you can come to this diary and process your grieving in whatever way works for you. Share whatever you need to share. We can't solve each other's problems, but we can be a sounding board and a place of connection.
Since we didn't have a volunteer for tonight's diary, I'm posting this "open thread" grief diary.
Some of the many thoughts passing through my mind today...
...it was lovely to share a breakfast with FlamingoGrrl, who was in town visiting relatives this week. She is a delightful person - insightful, sympathetic, warm.
...it is hard to balance my respect for the wishes of my FIL, who has mentioned that he doesn't want to leave home this Christmas (his first since losing his wife of 60 years), with my concern that he not be alone for the holidays (local family members will be gone). There's no way we're going to be able to afford to fly my family there (four people), so if he doesn't accept our invitation to come here, it looks like my husband will be away from us this holiday, spending time with his dad. It's hard to see a good solution to this one.
...I received word this week that the business my mom started a couple decades ago will be closing its doors in December. I know the downturn hit them hard, and it will be a relief for them to stop getting further in debt, but it is one of those tangible losses that really reflects her loss. Feeling a bit blue about that one...
What are YOU grieving about tonight? Feel free to share it in the comments. I will check in sometime after 9 PM and weigh in on whatever folks are talking about.