We are already six days into October. Time is passing fast sometimes and sometimes it is passing slow. Friday and Sunday were busy days at the Chauvin homestead. On Friday around noon a wonderful young technology guru named Lane Director came over and got Roy's personal computer running again. Roy always loved working with Lane… Continue reading 10.06.20 Peep and Chickie have a new home and other nice stuff
So much has changed since Roy passed away. I'm not sure how clearly written all of this post is. Losing a spouse for me is like losing a leg. Please love your spouse with all your heart, do right by them and thank God for them every day. One day they will not be there.… Continue reading 10.01.20 So much has changed
Since swapping phones with Roy's I haven't been able to hear the phone ring. I also couldn't tell who was calling. The calls coming in on my old phone had names and ringtones associated with them. On Roy's phone only numbers showed and who knows people's numbers any more. I figured it was something I… Continue reading 09.25.20 Swapping phones
Last night, Saturday, I felt such deep grief and cried missing my husband and knowing I will not see him again until I die and go to Heaven. I miss Roy's presence. I miss his joking and picking on me. I miss his love for me. I miss him reminding me to take my medicine… Continue reading 09.20.20 Grief, Social Security and Verizon
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'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
- BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW - 