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[Jolly Holly Scraps]

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. 

Hugs! And thank you!!! 

[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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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.
  

You KNOW I was thinking about how alone and scared I would be if I was doing this alone, like I did before. God knew what he was doing when he put it on our hearts to let these kids move in two years ago! It's been amazing watching them grow from sketchy teenagers into more mature young adults! AND with the quite comical collection of cats- I suppose God knew how MUCH I would NEED and planned accordingly!  
I know that feelings of anger are common during grief, but how could I be angry at God when he's given me everything I need to get through such a sad time? (Oh, and I had a good fit of anger one night, believe that! Unfairly, perhaps, but I was angry at my beloved for leaving me so soon! Of course, it went away. This, the emotional rollercoaster, is a wild ride, huh?!)
I'm VERY grateful for your friendship, Barb! God knew what He doing when he directed me to ACOT! 
 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

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!

Suzann, thank you so much for these kind words! It's a BIG BLESSING to have so many good people thinking of me and praying for me and sending good thoughts and hugs my way! It helps me feel less alone when I'm melancholy - I never doubted the Cherry Love here, but feeling it the way I do helps me in so many ways! (Like, if I go to work when I'd rather stay in bed- knowing the Cherries are only a Wi-Fi connection away is heartwarming!)
Stay blessed my sweet friend!  
 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

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! 

Hugs, Vicki! 🫂 Definitely doing the baby steps, like in What About Bob? (With Bill Murray! It's a classic I think!) 
I truly appreciate you being here!  

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

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. 

Thanks, Susan! It means so much to me to hear your kind words!  
 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

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 !

Definitely taking it moment by moment! Hugs!
 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

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

Hugs Brandy! 🫂 I'll take care, as long as you do, too!  

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

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.

Loreen, you're TOTALLY sweet! It is difficult, and I'm making it through, one day at a time, for sure! The prayers and hugs work wonders! Stay blessed!  
 

[emmapaige]

Dear Sweet Holly, thank you so much for the update. I am thankful you have such a great support system which is so important. Big hugs to you!

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

(((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

Hugs, Ann-Marie! The fur babies absolutely get so MUCH extra love! They ALSO seem to know when I'm JUST feeling sad! They crawl right into my lap and arms!
Thank you for the prayers, too! They are helping! Stay blessed!