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SRHostSharonAZ ~ wfses2@cox.net SharonAZ,
Michigan. Lost my husband Bill, 59, 8-31-98, to sudden heart attack.
I came home from work and found Bill on the kitchen floor, he had
been there all day. Besides losing my husband and partner of 37 years,
my best friend and companion was gone. We have a married daughter,
Linda, and two granddaughters Tina and Jamie. About six weeks after
Bill died, I found GROWW. I was on the verge of losing my sanity and
I believe he led me here because I still have things to do in this
life. I am honored to be a Host for GROWW and to give back a small
part of the love and understanding I have received. In the course
of hosting for the widowed room I met a new love and we were married
at the Phoenix gathering in April 2001. I was living in Phoenix, and
moved to Michigan with my new husband. When Bill died that book of
marriage was forever closed, and I lived the epilogue. My marriage
to Phillip is a new book and happiness once again. Host for GROWW for Widowed, Co-Manager for Golden Angels, Host for Guiding Angels |
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SRHostPG ~ pgfelker@cox.net Greetings: My name is Phil Felker. I lost Barbara, my wife, lover, confidant, help mate, teacher, and best friend on June 27, 1999, to that silent killer, ovarian cancer. We were together for 40 years and raised two sons, now 37 and 33 years old. Our oldest son is married to a very sweet woman whom I cherish dearly. Even though I worked full time, I was Barbara's caregiver for the eight months of her illness. Due to a medication that was administered in the hospital, we were unable to communicate during the last three weeks of her life. This has made her loss unique because there were so many things we needed to discuss and affairs that needed to be settled. However, being the survivor that we are, I have managed to make the best of things. A friend and member of our local support group told me about GROWW. From the first night I logged on, I have felt very comfortable and a member of a great group of friends. The members of GROWW have been a tremendous help to me and helped me through the long, torturous grief recovery process. I thank them all everyday for the laughter they bring to me at times when I am not feeling so well. Hopefully I can do as well in assisting others as they join our family on line. Co-Manager for Golden Angels, Host for GROWW for Widowed |
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Cary ~ GRHostCary Ventura, CA, I lost my husband and dear friend of 42 years on September 10, 2005. Nick suffered from heart and kidney failure. What was once an active man who spent many years coaching his children in sports, now faced his last 5 years hooked up to dialysis and oxygen machines. He faced each setback with such dignity and optimism. I learned so much from him. We were blessed with 2 children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
I happened to find GROWW about 3 months into my grief journey. The days and weeks were filled with many tears, but I met so many wonderful people in GROWW who new exactly what I was experiencing. I was able to be myself and not hide what I was truly feeling. Now, it is time to give back~ give back the compassion and love that I received.
I am honored to be part of the GROWW family.
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