The things I miss ..

[Scrumpy]

Having a cup of tea brought to me in bed in the mornings..
Doing a crossword together .. A walk in the park..
 Simple things.. Hearing the front door open and know it's not a burglar.. Lifting the heavy things..

[Alex]

Someone to ask when I'm not sure what to do

[muddy]

Do you mind if I ask how long have you both been alone ? 

[Raven]

Most of all I miss my daily walks with Dageus. Along with his company almost 24/7.

[Mups]

I have been on my own for over 20 years now,  so I guess I'm used to it.   
My dogs are good company,  they  don't argue,  are always pleased to see me, show a lot of love,  and give me reason to keep going. 

Occasionally I have thought it would be nice to have someone to discuss worries with,  and help with things I can't do,  but as for a cup of tea brought to me in bed,  I can't remember anyone ever doing that for me. 

[GrannyMac]

Having a cup of tea brought to me in bed in the mornings..
Doing a crossword together .. A walk in the park..
 Simple things.. Hearing the front door open and know it's not a burglar.. Lifting the heavy things..

I've just read this drinking the tea my OH brings me most mornings these days.  ❤️

[Silver Tabby]

He was a handsome fellow!

[Michael Rolls]

eight years, four months thirteen days. What I miss most is her presence

[Scrumpy]

I have been a widow for 30years.. Sam died aged 52..
I've been around the block a few times though.... 

He left me a dog.. cat.. mortgage free property and a pension..

I have discussed with my mate what I would say to Sam if he walked into the room..
 I really don't know.. So much water under the bridge.. He would be like a stranger..

[Flying Bomb]

Living alone is awful. Miss the odd chat.....
"Would you like a cup of tea?"  "Shall we go out for a stroll?"
ALL gone :-(

[muddy]

I have been a widow for 30years.. Sam died aged 52..
I've been around the block a few times though....

He left me a dog.. cat.. mortgage free property and a pension..

I have discussed with my mate what I would say to Sam if he walked into the room..
 I really don't know.. So much water under the bridge.. He would be like a stranger..

I have been on my own for over 20 years now,  so I guess I'm used to it. 
My dogs are good company,  they  don't argue,  are always pleased to see me, show a lot of love,  and give me reason to keep going. 

Occasionally I have thought it would be nice to have someone to discuss worries with,  and help with things I can't do,  but as for a cup of tea brought to me in bed,  I can't remember anyone ever doing that for me. 

Thats a long time ☹️

[GrannyMac]

I've never lived alone. It'll come to one of us, we're both 80 now. Several of my friends have been widowed in the last couple of years.   

You were very young Scrumpy, and Michael, you have talked about your Veronica so beautifully.  

[muddy]

eight years, four months thirteen days. What I miss most is her presence

I have no words  😢

Today at 12:19:09 AM

I've never lived alone. It'll come to one of us, we're both 80 now. Several of my friends have been widowed in the last couple of years. 

You were very young Scrumpy, and Michael, you have talked about your Veronica so beautifully. 

Granny I'm the same I'v never lived alone .
I think about it a lot these days (especially when my blood pressure goes up  and I feel my heart thumping away .)
I see my husband getting less and less able and I worry for him .

[Scrumpy]

Having lived with someone for many years is wonderful.. Time passes and we change.. 
How good it must feel to have a loyal (friend) to hang onto.. Someone who you would hold up should they stumble..
We married at a far younger age than those of today.. I married when children of today are still in school..
We knew of nothing else.. Marry.. have a family.. make a home..
Chasing a good career was not in my thinking.. So very different for my children and grandchildren.. 
I meet up with friends from way back and notice the change in them.. They have aged.. Not so me 

Michael  (Zoony) who was a member on here used to say 
'We never ourselves as others see us'

[Ruthio]

It's not necessarily the person you miss, my husband was declining for 7 years before he died earlier this year, things were impossible at home, needed carers etc... I won't bore you with details, but it's the presence of the other person you miss.

I said to him when I visited the Nursing Home in July last year on our anniversary,
"Do you know what the day is today?"
"No idea"
"It's our wedding anniversary!"
"Is it, are we married?"
"52 years!"
Long pause....
"Blimey, must've done something right then!"   🤣🤣