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[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Cherries, FIRST, I have to say that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ALL of you!
It's been about a month since my beloved Omer passed suddenly. (Massive heart attack.) The corner said he didn't EVEN feel it, which makes me feel better in some ways.
As some of you know, THIS isn't the first time I've lost a S.O., and it's been quite a shock to my system. 
I AM eating and sleeping enough and taking care of myself. For the first two weeks I stayed SUPER busy and didn't stop, PARTLY because I didn't want to experience my feelings. 
I'm doing therapy every Tuesday for a while and it helps me. I'm definitely reaching out and taking with friends and family. I'm working part time still, AND my fur babies have been closer to me and more affectionate in a lot of ways. 
His DGD Courtney and her boyfriend Zack have been amazing! They're REALLY growing up through this. Not only have they been helping with bills and chores, but they've been making sure I have some dinner and clean clothes for work and boxes and JUST being there for me and each other. Making sure the cats stay fed and watered when I was not feeling myself and making sure the water stays dripping when it's cold and so forth. 
AND YOU, CHERRIES! The out pouring of love has been VERY MUCH appreciated! The cards and calls and messages and emails and gifts have been in abundance!
Now, yes, I expected SOME to reach out, as by now I'm close with some with you, but the UNEXPECTED out pour has touched my heart sooooo MUCH!!!!! The beautiful notes and cards, I MEAN you guys! HUGS to each AND every one of you!!!  
I'm so grateful to my ACOT family! I don't have ALL the words to express my gratitude - I JUST KNOW that y'all have helped me feel a little bit more alone during this time. Y'all helped me with listening and understanding and sympathizing and JUST being there! I KNOW sometimes we ALL experience a
major loss, sometimes several over the course of our lives. My world has tilted and y'all are there for me as I try to navigate my new world, and I'm JUST so grateful AND blessed! 
Love to ALL of you! 
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[pawprints]

Cherries, FIRST, I have to say that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ALL of you!
It's been about a month since my beloved Omer passed suddenly. (Massive heart attack.) The corner said he didn't EVEN feel it, which makes me feel better in some ways.
As some of you know, THIS isn't the first time I've lost a S.O., and it's been quite a shock to my system. 
I AM eating and sleeping enough and taking care of myself. For the first two weeks I stayed SUPER busy and didn't stop, PARTLY because I didn't want to experience my feelings. 
I'm doing therapy every Tuesday for a while and it helps me. I'm definitely reaching out and taking with friends and family. I'm working part time still, AND my fur babies have been closer to me and more affectionate in a lot of ways. 
His DGD Courtney and her boyfriend Zack have been amazing! They're REALLY growing up through this. Not only have they been helping with bills and chores, but they've been making sure I have some dinner and clean clothes for work and boxes and JUST being there for me and each other. Making sure the cats stay fed and watered when I was not feeling myself and making sure the water stays dripping when it's cold and so forth. 
AND YOU, CHERRIES! The out pouring of love has been VERY MUCH appreciated! The cards and calls and messages and emails and gifts have been in abundance!
Now, yes, I expected SOME to reach out, as by now I'm close with some with you, but the UNEXPECTED out pour has touched my heart sooooo MUCH!!!!! The beautiful notes and cards, I MEAN you guys! HUGS to each AND every one of you!!!  
I'm so grateful to my ACOT family! I don't have ALL the words to express my gratitude - I JUST KNOW that y'all have helped me feel a little bit more alone during this time. Y'all helped me with listening and understanding and sympathizing and JUST being there! I KNOW sometimes we ALL experience a
major loss, sometimes several over the course of our lives. My world has tilted and y'all are there for me as I try to navigate my new world, and I'm JUST so grateful AND blessed! 
Love to ALL of you! 
​​​​​

Love to you too Holly. I am so happy to hear that Courtney and her BF have really stepped up and have been helping you and watching over you and making sure things that need to get done are getting done when you are not up to it. That is such a tremendous help to you for sure to be able to rely on them while you are grieving. Many ((hugs)) as you go through this big change in your world.
 

[wazzu94]

Holly, What a beautiful update!  So good to hear from you and knowing you have been surrounded with so much love.  Glad you have family and friends near by and I'm sure your fur-babies have noticed the change and need to give you extra snuggles.  Sending more hugs your way!

[Deanna13]

Holly, so glad you have someone to help out and to just be there for you. I'm sure your furbabies are a big comfort to you. Many prayers and big hugs as you grieve and try to heal. 

[suewho372]

Hi Holly! 
so many hugs to you. We all love you and are here for you, as you navigate this loss and the changes it has brought. So glad that you are getting lots of support from ALL areas! 
still praying for you !

[VickiR]

So happy to hear that you are surrounded by so much love and support!  We are here!  Take care, baby steps....you're doing it right.  Hugs for you! 

[shoorn]

Hi Holly! I must have missed the first notice- things got busy. So sorry for your loss. Sending you many hugs. I am glad that you have people and your pets around you for love. 

[blbabe1234]

Continuous hugs Holly. You're always on my mind. Glad you're taking care of yourself

[LoreenC]

Holly, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am just getting back to time on here. I missed your very sad news. This is really difficult. It is so nice to have family right there to give you some  company, , help and support! Your fur-babies will help comfort you. Hugs and prayers coming your way, please stay in touch when you can.

[SandyK1967]

Holly, you are so strong to be going through such traumatic losses.  It's good you have the therapy to help.  Keeping busy does help I'm sure, we are all here for you just know that~  Continued hugs to you!!

[Nana01]

Thank you for the update. You have been in my prayers. 

[Birgit55~Chickadee]

You are so loved, Holly.  I'm so glad to hear that you're surrounded by a great support group of people. We're all here for you.  Sending you love & hugs.

[CarrieG]

Cherries, FIRST, I have to say that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ALL of you!
It's been about a month since my beloved Omer passed suddenly. (Massive heart attack.) The corner said he didn't EVEN feel it, which makes me feel better in some ways.
As some of you know, THIS isn't the first time I've lost a S.O., and it's been quite a shock to my system. 
I AM eating and sleeping enough and taking care of myself. For the first two weeks I stayed SUPER busy and didn't stop, PARTLY because I didn't want to experience my feelings. 
I'm doing therapy every Tuesday for a while and it helps me. I'm definitely reaching out and taking with friends and family. I'm working part time still, AND my fur babies have been closer to me and more affectionate in a lot of ways. 
His DGD Courtney and her boyfriend Zack have been amazing! They're REALLY growing up through this. Not only have they been helping with bills and chores, but they've been making sure I have some dinner and clean clothes for work and boxes and JUST being there for me and each other. Making sure the cats stay fed and watered when I was not feeling myself and making sure the water stays dripping when it's cold and so forth. 
AND YOU, CHERRIES! The out pouring of love has been VERY MUCH appreciated! The cards and calls and messages and emails and gifts have been in abundance!
Now, yes, I expected SOME to reach out, as by now I'm close with some with you, but the UNEXPECTED out pour has touched my heart sooooo MUCH!!!!! The beautiful notes and cards, I MEAN you guys! HUGS to each AND every one of you!!!  
I'm so grateful to my ACOT family! I don't have ALL the words to express my gratitude - I JUST KNOW that y'all have helped me feel a little bit more alone during this time. Y'all helped me with listening and understanding and sympathizing and JUST being there! I KNOW sometimes we ALL experience a
major loss, sometimes several over the course of our lives. My world has tilted and y'all are there for me as I try to navigate my new world, and I'm JUST so grateful AND blessed! 
Love to ALL of you! 
​​​​​

poodles of love, hugs and prayers for you sweetie!!!!!!
 

[MTCanuk]

We love you too, Holly. All one big happy family!

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

We love you too, Holly. All one big happy family!

YES! I'm so grateful that God directed me here, to ACOT!
Barb told me when I first arrived on the boards that the "friendships here can't be beat" and she was sooo right!!! Even Cherries that I rarely talk to have reached out and it makes me cry happy tears. Tears of love! 

[jcsmaestra]

So glad you have so much support through this difficult time. Thinking of you and sending prayers and hugs. Please continue to take good care of yourself.  

[scrappinmom99]

(((Holly))) I'm so glad to hear from you and that you have a good support system in place. The poor fur babies too - give them lots of hugs and cuddles back from me too. My heart and prayers are with you xoxo

[AnniePee]

Oh no Holly, I just read about you losing your dear boyfriend, what a shock!  I noticed I hadn't seen many postings from you in the gallery, so now I know why.  You have my sincere sympathy and I will include you in my prayers.  God bless you -- XO

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

So glad you have so much support through this difficult time. Thinking of you and sending prayers and hugs. Please continue to take good care of yourself.  

Thank you so much Mary! It's been an emotional rollercoaster for sure! I'm so blessed to have so many good friends and family!  
 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Oh no Holly, I just read about you losing your dear boyfriend, what a shock!  I noticed I hadn't seen many postings from you in the gallery, so now I know why.  You have my sincere sympathy and I will include you in my prayers.  God bless you -- XO

Thanks Annie! It's DEFINITELY been a shock! I mean, I do believe that he's in Heaven but I still miss him so MUCH! 6 years goes by too fast it seems; even knowing the ending, I would do it all again!  
I'm going to finish a layout for the rewind; it was almost done and I KNOW Omer would've wanted me to finish it! He was Soo supportive of my arts and crafts endeavors! 
Being able to talk about it, and him, is bittersweet and I JUST REALLY appreciate how great ALL the Cherries have been!