The post and the unknown quote are so precious. Please don' take it down. Someone, somewhere can read it and apply it to their own grief and journey. So sorry for your loss.

Linda ~ I don't know if you are still checking Caring Bridge or if you have closed it. You don't need to close it or leave it open for anyone else but you. The " after" part is much more brutal than the " during" part. I hope you do exactly what is right for you. Don't let anyone else tell you that "you need to do this or you need to do that". Sometimes people say things that I am assuming that they think will help you. A lot of times it does just the opposite. Your heart is definitely broken right now and will be for a long time, but slowly and surely with the help and support of family and friends and faith ~ it somehow gets stitched and patched together. So, you can go on living. We are lucky, because we have children and friends. They help mend our hearts.

You are a very strong woman , Linda. Even though I have never met you - just reading your posts I hear it in there. You lovingly loved and took care of Jim when he needed you. Now you need to take care of you. That's what he wants. You just need to do whatever is right for you. God Bless !

Still think of you and the kids every day................sending strength and peace.............

I can't imagine what you are going through. The void in your heart will never be filled. Stay strong and stay close to your family. In August, we celebrate 51 yrs and I thank God daily. With all our love Doug & Irene.

Linda, you are stronger than you know. Thank you for connecting one more time on Caring Bridge. Two things that helped and still help me....I talk/think out loud with my Jim. I hear my own voice and what I am thinking and sometimes a whole new idea is there, that seems like the way he might have approached it. Begin to develop a rhythm to your day...things you want to do and things you must do and things that are "life giving"...talking a walk or riding your horse, reading a good book, digging in the garden or taking a nap. Lean on me...With care and understanding, Ellen

First, thank you Linda so very much for taking the time to write these posts during this hectic difficult time to help keep us in the loop. I’ve really appreciated it.
And to you, I wish I could reach out and give you a big hug!! I think of you often and send lots of love and caring thoughts❤️ So sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful man.

Love ya mom, we are not far away if you need us as you know, we are all reeling from the loss but we do feel the love from everyone

Linda,
None of it will be easy. I can attest to that. There is a song that defines it well. "Missing you comes in waves."
Some nights will go by easier than others. And then there are nights you don't know if you can see the sunrise. The boys have enjoyed visiting with both Jim's at the same time. Gabriel's conversations are the best.
Love and hugs to you Linda.❤

Sending you hugs and love.

Linda, your words are so inspiring.
We have followed you and Jim through this journey.
Our prayers for all the life changes ahead will be with you.