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In my last post, I shared an explanation of what happened to my husband Joe in only 5 WEEKS....
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Again.....
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want to THANK ALL OF YOU who emailed me, messaged me on FB, send cards
of condolences and lifted me up in your prayers and supported me with
your positive vibes and well wishes!!!!
It has meant so much to me and to my family......
THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!
First, I would like to share some of the gifts I received over the past 2 weeks....
I received this beautiful bouquet of flowers from my son Joey's co workers, the head of Catholic Social Services and his assistant....
Along with this massive hoagie tray!!
It came in a box that whole sheet cakes come in!!
The delivery man had to help me get it through the door into the house!!!
It came from a local grocery store and was absolutely delicious!!!!
I had my son Joey take about a third of it to my son Jim and DIL Danielle to enjoy....
We also took some over to my neighbor Ed and the neighbors on the one side of me who brought bags of ice for my freezer over to me when we lost electricity for almost an entire day when Joe was in the hospital and then came back several times to be sure I was okay and did not need anything...
It came from a local grocery store and was absolutely delicious!!!!
We also received a wonderful bagel and muffin tray from Joey's Boss and the Human Resources department.....
I forgot to take a picture of that one.....
My sister Barb gifted me this beautiful Angel that came with this lovely card....
It is a solar light......
Joey's work friend Erin and her Mom Cindy dropped off these amazing cookies from the National chain, Crumbl....
We enjoyed the cookies and their visit.....
I took out the flowers that lost their luster from the bouquet but the lilies are still opening up and are beautiful a week and a half later.....
We have been blessed to receive gifts of Mass cards, donations to Charities in Joe's name and monetary gifts and gift cards from friends, neighbors and family....
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!!
The Amish Farmer is back at the Mall for the Season....
I went to see him last Friday to tell him about Joe as they were Buddies.....
Like everyone else, he was shocked and was wondering why Joe had not been around the previous Fridays that he was there.....
I did buy a few things....
Banana bread....3 for $10 made in his wife's Amish Bakery.....
And their amazing home made cheese.....
Cheddar and bacon cheese .....
I did manage to take down my outside Easter decorations and clean up the porch and flower beds......
For now, until I can get down to our shed and bring my Summer Front Porch decorations up to the house, I hung an Easter wreath on the door...
I swept up the front porch....
I cleaned up the flower bed under the Living Room window.....
Raked up and freshened up the mulch.....
I threw out the greenery that was in these pots all winter and stacked them, getting them ready for when I plant my annuals....
I also straightened out the border.....
I also raked and freshened up the mulch in the front flower bed....
While I was working out in the yard, this flew overhead.....
Something that I just had to do was to claim the bedroom as my own....
My clothes were kept in the back bedroom closets because Joe's clothes took up our bedroom closet....
I went through all of Joe's clothes, bagged them, labeled the bags and moved them downstairs....
12 bags of clothes......
And 2 bags of socks!!!!
90 pairs!!!!!
I kid you not!!!!!
Along with over 20 pairs of shoes and sneaks and 5 pairs of boots....
My son Joey made arrangements for someone from Saint Francis Assisi Soup Kitchen and Shelter in Scranton to come and pick up all of Joe's clothes....
It is one of the Soup Kitchens sponsored by Catholic Social Services from the Diocese of Scranton which Joey works for....
They have a Food Pantry, a free clothing room, a homeless shelter and a mobile clothing trailer that goes out into different neighborhoods....
They also supply clothes to a Veteran's Home that is also sponsored by Catholic Social Services...
I know Joe would be thrilled that his clothes will be helping so many men that are in need of them....
I then moved my clothes into the closet in our bedroom and moved all of Joe's Penguin's Hockey jerseys, sweatshirts, tee shirts and coats into the Craft Room closet until I can go through them to see what my sons and other family members want.......
The twins turned 4 months old on the 29th!!
Thinking about them brings me JOY every day!!
I can finally see the sunsets again from my front porch.....
So I will leave you with this beauty.....
I hope you will stop by to visit again......
Stay safe, healthy and most of all, HAPPY!!
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How can those little angels be four months old already!!! And look at those smiles!!! What a blessing they are. How wonderful your family and community fed you and took care of you. It is like a giant hug. And what a wonderful donation from you and Joe to your church community. My dad was a resident at a veteran's home and some of those guys arrive with barely anything. I just wonder how many feet will be warmed by all those pairs of socks! I know Joe is happy he is able to help others. So generous of you. I know it's hard to adjust to a new normal. One step at a time. And I admire your positive spirit. (hugs from me too).
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see you posting, Debbie and it sounds like you're doing things at your pace. Good for you. I love the 4mo pics of the girls and their smiles are too sweet. Are Jim and Danielle back at work now? I have no idea how parental leave works these day....Take care and God bless you and your family
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DeleteYes, Jim and Danielle are back to work now. They are working opposite shifts like Joe and I did so they do not need baby sitters...Blogging has always been therapeutic for me and I think it will be a huge help to me now at this time as I make a new life for myself without Joe....Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
Dear Debbie -- I was so glad to see your post today and see that you are doing well as the days go by. One thing that helped me when I lost my husband was to remember he never wanted me to be sad so I tried to keep a smile on my face and muddle through. The twins are absolutely adorable -- looks like they will have their mother's wonderful smile.
ReplyDeleteTake good care of yourself. With love and best wishes, Patty
Patty,
DeleteThanks so much for stopping by!! Joe wanted us all to go on and live life to the fullest and we hope to do him proud...Yes, the twins do have their Mother's smile....They will bring us the joy and happiness to help us get through this terrible loss in our lives...
Hugs,
Deb
Such lovely smiles on your twin grandbabies. WOW, 4 months old already. You are keeping busy, which is good. Wonderful to donate Joe's clothes to those that need them. Your support from family and community has been fantastic and it is good you got out to see the Amish farmer. One day at a time is the way to go. Take care of yourself and know that you e-friends are here to support you.
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DeleteThank you again for dropping by to visit...I am keeping busy which is a good thing..There is lots that I have to do and luckily, I was the one who always took care of the house so in that respect, not much has changed...I guess that is a good thing...They were so thrilled to receive my donation of Joe's clothes as they get a lot of women's clothing donated but not too much in the way of men's clothes..I hope you have a good weekend!
Hugs,
Deb
I think I misunderstood the last post of yours I commented on, which was the first I'd seen. I hope my comments didn't cause you distress. Off to read the full post now. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you have people rallying around and two little bundles of joy to dote on. #TrafficJamReboot
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely gifts for you and family. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are doing well. Gardening helps a lot! Take care Debbie!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely gifts and signs of support from your friends and family! Your granddaughters are just the cutest and I love that you can really see their personalities shining through. I am sure Joe would love to know his clothes are going to such good use.
ReplyDeleteAs you may recall, I've only recently started following your blog. Yet, it's so evident what a strong and faith filled woman you are! Your husband, Joe, would be very proud of you and your sweet granddaughters are blessed to have you in their lives! Wishing you comfort and peace in the days ahead! 💕
ReplyDeleteDebbie, you have been so productive. Well done. I'm not sure I could have pulled all that off. I love that Joe's clothing is going to a place that will help others -- and he'd love that, too. You have some dear friends and colleagues who were so kind with their gifts of food and flowers. I'm sure those twins bring you loads and loads of smiles. Big hugs.
ReplyDeleteThose grandgirls are just darling, Deb. I bet those smiles light up your day. Looks like you've had other bright spots, as well, with so many people rallying around you and sending gifts of support. I think it's wonderful that you are donating so many items. They will help so many others, I'm sure. Thinking of you always my friend. Hugs, Kim
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy, Debbie! Your donations are so badly needed, blessings on you to be so generous. Those little girls are just adorable, a precious gift and a sweet legacy of love.
ReplyDeleteI keep you in prayer and send my best to you and your family. xo, V.
V.,
DeleteThanks so much for stopping by again!! I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day...They were thrilled with the donation of Joe's clothes as they do get little in the way of men's clothing donations...That made me so happy to know that they would be going to people who are in need of them...I hope you are having a good week...
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie, it's so nice to see so many people sending you food and flowers. It's so nice to have the babies brighten up your days. It looks like you've been busy with gardening and taking care of the clothes and donating them. I'm sending thoughts and prayers your way. Take care Debbie.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie - I left you a note on your post about the very sad loss of Joe - and I'm so glad you're feeling loved and supported through this terrible time - God bless you all and give those little grandgirls some extra big hugs - babies help heal our hearts x
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss! May your husband's memory be eternal! Your granddaughters are adorable!
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Hi Debbie -- Grandchildren are the most special thing! Twins make it doubly special. I am so sorry to hear about Joe's journey. Please email me at apinchofjoy@outlook.com as our experience is similar.
ReplyDeleteI’m so happy you have those adorable twin grand babies to love on. What a blessing.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are keeping busy and donating all those clothes. 90 socks.. wow!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you have been able to stay busy with all that has been going on. You received a lot of lovely flowers, etc. The twins are adorable!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a lot of wonderful, caring people in your life, Debbie and those babies are the icing on top! Enjoy every minute with them ~ Suzanne.
ReplyDeleteYou're a busy bee. Inside and out of the house in the garden. Take it easy and day by day Debbie.
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