Your desire to help others is wonderful. If someone newly widowed sees this they will be encouraged. When you mentioned for awhile you expect your spouse to walk back in the house that resonated so strongly in me. It's been over 9 yrs. for me. My faith, family, friends and exercise keep me focused on a bright future. Thank you
4 years in a couple of days for the passing of my beautiful wife and once again many thanks for your helping me along my grief journey. Now 87 years old I still find it so very difficult in living alone despite trying to put into practice everything I’ve learnt from you and others. Thank you again Jack 🙏
Thank you Jack. I live in North Alabama and have followed you since you were in Arizona. I was searching for someone that understood the pain of losing the love of their life. It is an indescribable, immeasurable grief. My husband, the love of my life, went home to be with Jesus on 11/4/21. As year 3 quickly approaches, I so needed this video of encouragement. I am grateful that the Lord brought you and Nicole together and you are no longer alone. I am also grateful that she understands. Again, thank you for the encouragement and sharing your real emotions. You have blessed so many in your hours of grief. God bless you and Nicole!
Thanks Jack. I’m in year 3 and still struggling quite a bit. You give me hope that maybe I too can "make the turn" in years 4 and 5. I still have a lot of life left in me, and I do want to find some happiness and joy in this world. With God, all things are possible!
Thank you for sharing your journey. It helps. Two years out for me. I just turned 70 (?!) and struggle with feeling like my life is "over"---partly because of the physical pain I am in with arthritis and changes in my physical mobility. I think I inadvertently did part of that to myself by not being physically active AT ALL after my husband's death. Back to the pool...
I found your channel soon after my husband passed and it was good to hear from a widowers perspective. It's been 1 year 7 months and I'm still processing my grief. Thanks for being so honest and candid about your experiences because your vulnerability spoke volumes to me. It's been awhile since I've been on FB and I saw that you got remarried. I'm thrilled for you! Not sure if I'll ever remarry but it's refreshing to see that you are so happy and vibrant. Your new journey shows me that time moves on and new chapters begin. Blessings to both of you!
I can’t believe it has been 7 months since cancer stole my Wife. Was with her since the 9th grade, married at 19, she passed when we were 53 years old. In her final months she insisted that I remarry as she felt horrible that she would eventually leave me all alone and it really broke her heart. She even tried to find a wife for me and insisted I look up a former coworker of hers who’s Husband did her wrong. I later found out that Woman was already in a relationship. Even though that didn’t pan out the fact that my Wife felt this way makes me feel better in case I ever Met another woman. I’m not actively looking or dating …I’m still pretty busted up and have my daily triggers that make my heart do flip flops over losing my beautiful bride but I know this is my reality now and I’m hoping one day I can find another diamond in the rough. In the meantime I’m respecting my Wife’s memory and her legacy by living frugally and clean with focus on the people that were special to her. Your true friends are the one’s that still call or ask you to do things with them.
Hi Jack everything you say is so accurate. I’m currently navigating year two into three. It actually feels like an eternity. I am glad to see you with Nicole and happy. I do have a hard time seeing happy couples. I got three and a half years with my second husband after 25 years of an abusive first marriage. I finally knew what healthy romantic love was and then cancer took him. Still dealing with God over the seeming unfairness of that but I press on. Thanks for this video and all the best to you and Nicole.
I also want to add that year five was the year I met my second/now late husband after my divorce. It was the year my heart finally turned the corner in healing. I wasn’t really looking for anyone either but was open if God sent someone my way and He did!
I agree with your assessment of year 1, 2, and 3. I am accepting the oneness of life, but it’s not that much fun. But, it’s the life God has put me on, and I know God doesn’t make mistakes.
@@bethr8756 you are so right, things just happen. But, God has been there to guide me in this new walk I did not ask for. This was the worse thing that ever happened to me, but he has been faithful and has given me everything I needed just when I needed it too. He’s timing is perfect. I do want to talk to him when I get to heaven though, and ask why hubby had to leave before he got to play with his new set of golf clubs he was buying when he had a heart attack and died. God is real and he makes no mistakes in my book!
Hi Jack. It's nice to see you with a new positive outlook and I certainly wish you and Nicole all the best, I'm at 18 months and still rough around the edges so to speak but a lot better. I still talk to Gilly all the time !! but hey, why not. A little something that was bothering me was the events leading up to Gillys passing and I am glad to say that I found a You Tube channel called "Hospice Nurse Julie". She explains a whole lot about the final stages of life and what your loved one is going through and more importantly what they are NOT going through. I found it extreemly helpful and maybe some (but not all) of your other subscribers would also find it helpful. Just a thought.
I am on my 5th month,,,...,and its awful.. I cannot imagine loving anyone else.I have to stay busy to avoid my grief.I am so happy for you finding your way out.God Bless .So hard , I go over everyday with him in my mind and feel I should of done more....
Your grief through the years is very much what I am dealing with. Really well said. I am 3 years and your video gave me some hope in this time of life compass ??
This guy is wonderfully fantastic
Your desire to help others is wonderful. If someone newly widowed sees this they will be encouraged. When you mentioned for awhile you expect your spouse to walk back in the house that resonated so strongly in me. It's been over 9 yrs. for me. My faith, family, friends and exercise keep me focused on a bright future. Thank you
4 years in a couple of days for the passing of my beautiful wife and once again many thanks for your helping me along my grief journey. Now 87 years old I still find it so very difficult in living alone despite trying to put into practice everything I’ve learnt from you and others. Thank you again Jack 🙏
Well said, Jack. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you Jack. I live in North Alabama and have followed you since you were in Arizona. I was searching for someone that understood the pain of losing the love of their life. It is an indescribable, immeasurable grief. My husband, the love of my life, went home to be with Jesus on 11/4/21. As year 3 quickly approaches, I so needed this video of encouragement. I am grateful that the Lord brought you and Nicole together and you are no longer alone. I am also grateful that she understands. Again, thank you for the encouragement and sharing your real emotions. You have blessed so many in your hours of grief. God bless you and Nicole!
Thanks Jack. I’m in year 3 and still struggling quite a bit. You give me hope that maybe I too can "make the turn" in years 4 and 5. I still have a lot of life left in me, and I do want to find some happiness and joy in this world. With God, all things are possible!
Thank you for sharing your journey. It helps. Two years out for me. I just turned 70 (?!) and struggle with feeling like my life is "over"---partly because of the physical pain I am in with arthritis and changes in my physical mobility. I think I inadvertently did part of that to myself by not being physically active AT ALL after my husband's death. Back to the pool...
@@kneplerd it’s not over, you can recuperate! Not easy, it worth it. And remember, you are not the one that died, get out there and live!
Your right, that first year was truly awful. 2nd year was bad too. Your videos helped me get through it.
Thanks for the encouraging message. It will be three years for me in 7 days. I am trusting God for more hopeful days ahead.
I found your channel soon after my husband passed and it was good to hear from a widowers perspective. It's been 1 year 7 months and I'm still processing my grief. Thanks for being so honest and candid about your experiences because your vulnerability spoke volumes to me. It's been awhile since I've been on FB and I saw that you got remarried. I'm thrilled for you! Not sure if I'll ever remarry but it's refreshing to see that you are so happy and vibrant. Your new journey shows me that time moves on and new chapters begin. Blessings to both of you!
Beautifully said. I've followed your journey--I'm right behind you at 4.5 years and engaged. God bless you for sharing your experiences.
You are inspiring. Thank you!
I can’t believe it has been 7 months since cancer stole my Wife.
Was with her since the 9th grade, married at 19, she passed when we were 53 years old.
In her final months she insisted that I remarry as she felt horrible that she would eventually leave me all alone and it really broke her heart.
She even tried to find a wife for me and insisted I look up a former coworker of hers who’s Husband did her wrong.
I later found out that Woman was already in a relationship.
Even though that didn’t pan out the fact that my Wife felt this way makes me feel better in case I ever Met another woman.
I’m not actively looking or dating …I’m still pretty busted up and have my daily triggers that make my heart do flip flops over losing my beautiful bride but I know this is my reality now and I’m hoping one day I can find another diamond in the rough.
In the meantime I’m respecting my Wife’s memory and her legacy by living frugally and clean with focus on the people that were special to her.
Your true friends are the one’s that still call or ask you to do things with them.
Yes, you will find out who your true friends are very fast. I've had family members completely abbaden me.
Hi Jack everything you say is so accurate. I’m currently navigating year two into three. It actually feels like an eternity. I am glad to see you with Nicole and happy. I do have a hard time seeing happy couples. I got three and a half years with my second husband after 25 years of an abusive first marriage. I finally knew what healthy romantic love was and then cancer took him. Still dealing with God over the seeming unfairness of that but I press on. Thanks for this video and all the best to you and Nicole.
I also want to add that year five was the year I met my second/now late husband after my divorce. It was the year my heart finally turned the corner in healing. I wasn’t really looking for anyone either but was open if God sent someone my way and He did!
I agree with your assessment of year 1, 2, and 3. I am accepting the oneness of life, but it’s not that much fun. But, it’s the life God has put me on, and I know God doesn’t make mistakes.
What do you mean exactly by God doesn't make mistakes? Sometimes things just happen.
@@bethr8756 you are so right, things just happen. But, God has been there to guide me in this new walk I did not ask for. This was the worse thing that ever happened to me, but he has been faithful and has given me everything I needed just when I needed it too. He’s timing is perfect. I do want to talk to him when I get to heaven though, and ask why hubby had to leave before he got to play with his new set of golf clubs he was buying when he had a heart attack and died. God is real and he makes no mistakes in my book!
Hi Jack. It's nice to see you with a new positive outlook and I certainly wish you and Nicole all the best, I'm at 18 months and still rough around the edges so to speak but a lot better. I still talk to Gilly all the time !! but hey, why not. A little something that was bothering me was the events leading up to Gillys passing and I am glad to say that I found a You Tube channel called "Hospice Nurse Julie". She explains a whole lot about the final stages of life and what your loved one is going through and more importantly what they are NOT going through. I found it extreemly helpful and maybe some (but not all) of your other subscribers would also find it helpful. Just a thought.
I second that. Hospice Nurse Julie is great! I found her when my dad was dying last year.
You don't know what the future holds, but you know the one who holds the future.
I am on my 5th month,,,...,and its awful.. I cannot imagine loving anyone else.I have to stay busy to avoid my grief.I am so happy for you finding your way out.God Bless .So hard , I go over everyday with him in my mind and feel I should of done more....
Everyone at some time or another feels they should have did more. It's called unconditional love.
I'm in 3rd year and definitely much much better! You described it perfectly@
I want to meet a friend who I can share my life with.
I don't get why people are angry.
Do you think you would be happy if you hadn't met Nicol
Your grief through the years is very much what I am dealing with. Really well said.
I am 3 years and your video gave me some hope in this time of life compass ??
I have question, would you feel so much better without your new wife?