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    Posted at 9:38 am by Darren Lidstrom, on August 9, 2020

    The moment I saw that bag and realized there were only three cards and a bunch of colorful tissue paper in it… I felt wonderful! If you watch the vid… I kind of explain the situation… but basically, I saw a bag… and recycled it. Sometimes, we gotta start small. One step at a time people!… or some shit like that.

    Widower Notes n Thoughts:

    • Since making that little video and feeling so good… I’ve had a few Crocodile Tear moments. Sad… yes. But not depressing.
      • It’s nice to be able to smile while I cry.img_4063
    • When I watched the video and the flood of emotions came rushing in, I looked to my left and saw this scene. The simplistic beauty of it was relaxing to me… the light, the colors, Kateri’s planters that I had filled for the summer and her geraniums enjoying being outside for a few months. It was evening time, there was a calmness… there was a warmth all around.

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    Posted in inspirational, Uncategorized, Widow, widower, widowervideos | 2 Comments | Tagged recycling, video, widower, widowerthoughts |

    2 thoughts on “I found a gift bag in the corner…”

    • Maggie's avatar

      Maggie

      August 9, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      Sometimes the smallest things trip us up, Darren. Glad to see you here and continuing to work through just living what’s next.

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      lssattitudeofgratitude

      August 9, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      Good to see you taking baby steps.

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