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Pam Mulcaire's avatar

oh sweet Linda, I am 6 months in, and I can only say it gets worse, and better-I know you will understand that statement

I pray you can find something more comfortable financially as well as maintenance friendly. Everyday life requirements can make grief harder to travel-it is so challenging to ask for help even when we need it the most, so I am asking for God to send you the resources you need.

Much love

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Pam,

Thanks. I know you know. Life is hard. Friends and faith make it better. Sometimes barely tolerable, but better. Hugs to you, Linda

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Barb Klein's avatar

my heart goes out to you, Pam, in your grief. Coming up on two years since losing my son, and the grief morphs, evolves, ebbs and flows as I learn to live with it, carry it, and be moved by it.

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Pam Mulcaire's avatar

my heart goes out to you Barb the loss of my husband is part of life the loss of a child is a tragedy you are so right about grief

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Barb Klein's avatar

♥️ thank you.

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Barb Klein's avatar

Thank you for this vulnerable, honest share, Linda. Hugging you across the miles in this terribly tenuous time on top of your very real and necessary grief. I appreciate you writing about Hope as I prepare for my Finding Hope Within retreat tomorrow, feeling how elusive it can seem on so many days. And yet, it's here in the simple and beautiful things and moments you mention.

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Barb,

I pray your retreat will be transformative to all. You're so brave to be out front doing good. I so admire that. Peace and Godspeed tomorrow. Love, Linda

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Jan Pierce's avatar

I'm having no good very bad days too caring for my husband. Watching in horror as we lose sanity in our country. Worrying that our social security will disappear. But I would still help with your yard work if I could. Your posts breathe life. Keep it up.

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Jan,

The last year of my husband's life was pretty difficult. I know how you feel. I'll come help you with anything you need! I so appreciate your support. Keep looking for the hope. Love and hugs, Linda

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julie elder's avatar

First I want to reach out with a tender, 30-second-plus hug (to release the endorphins) and then I wanna go slap the person you rent from. She must know you lost your honey! Then I wanna slap her again because the first time felt good. People!

You’re making your way through….❤️

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Julie,

Life is hard. I'm so grateful I have friends like you! I'll take that hug. Thanks for your support. Hugs Back, Linda

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Hannah Dean's avatar

Huge love and admiration for your willingness and ability to be vulnerable in writing.

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Hannah,

I see it this way--if I tell about my challenges in an honest way, others might feel brave enough to be genuine too. That way we can love and help one another. Hugs, Linda

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Ladonna Shanks's avatar

I am so sorry. God is faithful. Prayers that He will bring you through it all.

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Ladonna, God IS faithful and I am hard pressed to find any separation. Sometimes things just feel overwhelming. Good thing He carries me through. Hugs, Linda

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