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wow, I am really lucky!


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I just read all the posted responses to my "anniversary' blog message...I can't believe that so many people remember me after I've been so remiss about staying in touch. Guilt! Guilt! But, so good to know that you are all here.

 

Larry and I made it through the day pretty well. It hit me a couple of times, but the good thing about being this busy is that you just don't have time to feel too sorry for yourself. I reminded Larry tonight that it's been a year, and started telling him about what I remember of that day, but he shushed me and didn't want to hear it. I don't blame him, I'm sure that remembering how terrifying that day must have been is not fun for him. He really lives pretty much in the moment these days and doesn't seem to spend a lot of time thinking about the past. If I mention something from the old life he usually just shrugs it off. Like Ray, he's content not to strive for very much, and maybe that is OK; he worked hard all his life and now he's finally getting the rest that he needed more than I ever realized.

 

Well, enough for now. Just wanted to say thank you again for all who have been and continue to be such dear friends. I'll check in when I can, and certainly wish that I had the time to be here more often!!

 

xxxoo

-Janine

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Glad to hear your day went well. Perhaps Larry shushing you up was his way of sayin you can change or relive the past. It's done and why reopen the old wounds. At one year post there is still probably a scab on that wound and picking at it can start the pain again. As time goes on that scab will fall off as the wound further heals.

 

Of course we'd remember you Janine. We are f-a-m-i-l-y

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Janine:

 

It took me 3 years to start celebrating my stroke anniversary, first year wound is too raw. I am glad Larry is content and making best out of his situation. Janine now u r part of this group, and we don't firget people easily

 

 

Asha

 

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Janine, I too have not been around much the past few months. I have been either too sick or too busy. It does seem a bit special to be able to come back even after a long absence.

Ruth

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