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Safe_Bet's Amy

Safe_Bet's Amy
Location
In my own little hell, Iowa,
Birthday
June 06
Bio
Missing her while trying to be as good a mom as she was.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010 10:27PM

THANK YOU OS

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I don't get this stuff like Suzy did. I am not an internet mavin like she was. I could never figure out why the hell she spent so much time here, either.

I do now.  The warmth and concern that you, a bunch of people who don't really know us, is truely awe inspiring.

Tonight before bed, the three of us sat with Suzy's little laptop and read through the posts and comments. Tina said, "These people really loved mommy, didn't they".

Thank you for that and thank you for making two little girls and one big girl feel a little bit better.

 

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I feel like an idiot typing this but I've got to do something. The girls are in bed and sound asleep. None of us has slept well this week and the poor dears are worn out.

As for me I don't want to sleep. I dream when I sleep and I can't face my dreams alone.

I did sleep for an hour or so this afternoon, when I finally tried to accomplish something and decided to do laundry. I got as far as Suzy's pillow. It still smells of her. I pressed it against my face and just breathed in. I woke with two little girls mixing their tears with mine. I can't express myself well in writing. I don't know why the hell she asked me to do this in the first place, but I'm doing it because she wanted me to.

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You comfort all of us with your posts. Thank you.
Love and hugs to you and those precious angels.
I'm glad you came back, Amy. And I'm glad that you and your girls could see how much many of us cared for your Suzy. I liked her bite and humor and related to her femminess. Keep coming back as you can, you'll always find welcome.
We only get closer to the essence of your joy. Thank you. xo
thanks, Amy. Much love to you.
There's never a good way to say good-bye, but maybe this will help a little.
We're here for you any time, Amy. Thank YOU for the beautiful post! Were those girls angels?! They sure looked and sounded like they were. Wow!
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't "know" Safe Bet online, but I am beginning to know the depth of feeling that this community has for each other. I wish you well in your journey ahead. I can't even imagine the stress of being a single parent combined with losing your partner. You are in my thoughts.
Yes...these people really loved mommy. : )

Now it's your turns.
You express yourself very well. You are in our thoughts.
wakingupslowly nailed it. And most of had no idea what we were doing when we got here . . . so no worries. We're glad you're here. It's a good place to say what you need to say . . . and feel what you need to feel.
"I can't express myself well in writing" (you say)

Not true.

Not true at all. You express yourself incredibly well. And I for one hope you keep doing so here. And, even teach the girls that it's okay to express themselves, here, on paper, anywhere they can.

~HUGS~ for what its worth from a virtual stranger
I've been weeping a lot this weekend. Suzy and I never met, and yet, she gave me lots of good advice--mostly about taking care of myself--can you imagine? Given all that she was going through? And yet, she still had time to think about me. And I'm so humbled by that. I quite literally don't know what to do with that information--that even in the midst of all she was going through, she still had time to think about me, and I just fall apart. So, what can I offer to you? I don't know. But I know that I want to tell you that whatever you need, I'll work to somehow make happen. I know I can't make it all come true, but if there are things that you need, send me a PM, and I'll do what I can. I promise. I miss her.
And I'm thinking about you a lot.
Amy, thank you for continuing to come back. Your posts are so heartfelt; the song was angelic. Big hugs to you and the girls.
Amy, this is a wonderful post! I'm so sorry for your loss. I think this is a good place, full of good people. Hang out with us whenever you need to...you'll be welcomed.

Get some rest. Sweet dreams.
So glad you did come and say it, and I hope we can provide you with some comfort and share your joy and sorrow about your wonderful partner and the pain of her loss. We do know.
Amy, thank you for introducing me to the "All Angels" group. As I write this I'm listening to their "Sound of Silence" song. I'm so in love with their voices and their beauty....
Their music truly is a touch of heaven.
You are doing a magnificent job here and speaking for myself, I find it comforting. And tell Tina she's absolutely right.
Much love,
Angela
Amy, I think you express yourself in writing beautifully and I hope you'll continue to come tell us how your days are going. We're listening and holding you all in the light.
WOW.. speechless and thinking of your strength. Thank you for sharing with us the ups and downs... we are here.
The pain is so raw now
You and the
little ones
Are dazed
But not sleeping

I wish for you all
A sweet sigh
Of peace

And as your eyes
Tire from weeping
And lashes flutter

May you feel the
Gentle hand of
Suzy

On your brow
Smoothing unruly hairs
Resting on your shoulder
Easing your sorrow and cares
We are all that any of us have. xo
Love and hugs to you and those little angels of yours. You are doing a beautiful job expressing your feelings here, I hope and pray it hopes give you the three of you some peace. We all loved Suzy and I know I already miss her. We are all here for the three of you..
{{{HUGE HUGS}}}
Great, great song. What a tribute.

Rated *
you're making us feel better by letting us know how you and the girls are doing. i hope you stay.
Yes, you're right. There is love love love here.......whatever we can do for you and the girls, we'll do.

Onwards, ever onwards. With love.
Thank you for sharing Suzy with us... and for sharing yourself with us. We're a motley crew, but we adored her and were blessed to have had her in our lives, but not nearly as blessed as you and the girls she loved so much.
Namaste and much love to you.
{{{(((Amy and the girls)))}}}
We are a community here. Keep writing.
You are writing it very well.
We care!!
You express yourself just fine, ma'am. Keep writing here if it fits who and where you are. Be gentle with yourself and your family.

I remember being afraid to sleep after my dad died, for the same reason you give: I was afraid to dream about him. When I finally did dream of him, it wasn't horrible -- it was kind of comforting. YMMV (your mileage may vary).

Sleep does help keep you sane, and you need to take care of yourself -- if you continue to have trouble, see your doctor for something non-addictive.

There is no wrong way to grieve. There is no time limit on grief. Anyone who even implies otherwise can look forward to a knuckle sandwich from yours truly.
As I say to my own kids: Loves, hugs, and kisses to you. :)