At those times that someone asks me how I am, my response of "Fine" or "As good as I can be" please know that any one or more of these things below are what's really happening in my life or in my heart at that time. I will not see my husband Roy again for… Continue reading 09.14.20 At those times that somone asks me how I am…
I needed to write something that made me smile and be happy for a few minutes. Roy's photo slide show: After Roy passed away I went to the folder on my computer where his pictures to be used at his wake and funeral were saved. I did think there were a lot of photos there… Continue reading 09.11.20 Roy’s photo slide show, the trash bag and the God thing!
I've learned so much through this experience from others about what really helps a family during the first day or so after losing a loved one. Prayers and love are of the highest importance but food comes in next. The day after Roy passed away friends brought food. The unbelievable new neighbor Missy who ran… Continue reading 09.09.20 Getting through the first days and Roy’s wake
I never thought my heart could hurt like this. My husband Roy died last Tuesday of a massive heart attack. I know millions before me have gone through this pain of losing a spouse. I'm not the only wife ever experiencing this but some of the time I feel like I am. Our last day… Continue reading 09.07.20 The day Roy passed away September 1, 2020
I won't be writing my blog for a while. My wonderful husband of 47 years Roy B Chauvin, passed away on Tuesday evening. You know he had been having heart problems but we thought he was getting better. This is his obituary online. https://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Roy-Chauvin-2/ I would appreciate prayers for me, our sons Chip and Chad,… Continue reading 09.01.20 My husband and best friend Roy Chauvin
Roy and I went to his cardiologist, Dr. Georges Khoueiry on Tuesday. The last two days Roy has slept a good bit during the day. He's also gained 3 lb overnight. Both of these are indications that he needed to get to the doctor about the Cognitive Heart Failure (CHF) and Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). We… Continue reading 08.26.20 Roy’s doctor visits this week
There are a few updates in our lives. We've had a quiet week staying home and I am very thankful for that. Peep and her new baby Chickie are doing well! Chickie has grown so fast. Peep has laid a few more eggs and is nesting almost all day right now. We enjoy the hour… Continue reading 08.24.20 Little updates! Peep and Chickie, grass runners, and Rosalyn’s crafts
Roy said this morning he hasn't felt this good in months. Here's how that came about. I started writing this a few days ago because so much was happening. I wanted it all to be documented for us to be able to look back on this post in the future to know what and when… Continue reading 08.17.20 Roy has Congestive Heart Failure and AFib
This post does not have a happy ending. Our sweet Peep has a precious healthy three-week old baby duck. After the last four babies were killed we wanted to make sure this one was gonna last before proclaiming its existence to the world! Roy thinks the baby is a boy. But since we don't know… Continue reading 08.08.20 Bo and Peep update
Two of this year's three vegetable gardens are gone, gone, gone! We are letting the tomato bushes down by the pond just die out on their own. I picked about 10 tomatoes this week from down there. That is compared to over a hundred a week during the best part of the season. Those tomatoes… Continue reading 08.05.20 Gone, gone, and…….!
- BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW - 