Tough times

[Grumpy Old Guy]

22. My wife had a similar story.

She lost her entire family, including her only sibling, by the time she was thirty two years old. She lost her parents two weeks apart. It was very difficult for her. All she had in life was me and the house she grew up in.

That was thirty four years ago. She is sixty six years old now, and still misses them everyday. But we kept going together and did the best we could. We raised two kids. It was rough at times, but the good times far outweigh the bad. We learned to keep the grief in a small box within our hearts. Sometimes it spills out and hurts all over again, but most days we keep it locked away where it belongs.

I hope this helps. Keep going, and try to be strong.