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First time waking up alone on my birthday

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pennykins Sun 05-Jul-20 09:48:16

So sorry but really good that you family and friends are there for you and not leaving you alone on your special day.

tanith Sun 05-Jul-20 09:44:44

flowers for your birthday enjoy your special day with your GD and GGD it’s not easy.

I’m widowed 2 yrs my birthday is tomorrow, last Friday would of been our 25th wedding anniversary and DHs 75th Birthday not an easy week.

Enjoy your day.

BlueSky Sun 05-Jul-20 09:43:22

Oh Justwidowed! This year we have this virus on top of all the other usual worries and sadness to cope with! Must be exceptionally hard. Try to make the most of it and enjoy seeing your loved ones. Happy birthday! flowers

Nortsat Sun 05-Jul-20 09:41:18

Justwidowed you are brave. This day will pass and your precious family and friends will help you.

Your DH will always be in your heart and in all your memories.
Putting up his last birthday card to you, is a poignant reminder.

I hope you have a gentle day and enjoy some happy moments. ?

maydonoz Sun 05-Jul-20 09:35:57

Justwidowed hope you have a good day, as good as you can. Of course you will remember the days when you had your DH with you, but you will enjoy the company of your GD and GGD, have a happy birthday.

sodapop Sun 05-Jul-20 09:25:15

I agree with Humbertbear enjoy seeing your family today and you can share happy memories together.
Happy Birthday thanks

Shropshirelass Sun 05-Jul-20 09:17:08

My first husband died three days before my birthday. It was awful, still don't like celebrating my birthday even though I have remarried. My family do not live near me and so I let it go by, just another day. It was 25 years ago but I still remember it as though it was yesterday. My sister in law finds it difficult too as he passed away on her wedding anniversary. So hard.

Humbertbear Sun 05-Jul-20 09:13:12

Wishing you a very happy birthday and many more to come. Each one will get easier. You are obviously very brave. We are all here for you

Beechnut Sun 05-Jul-20 09:11:05

Wishing you a Happy Birthday Justwidowed and hope you have a lovely day ??

mumofmadboys Sun 05-Jul-20 09:04:54

Hope you enjoy your birthday Justwidowed. It will be different to previous ones but hopefully still enjoyable.

Justwidowed Sun 05-Jul-20 08:59:03

The first time today in my entire life 77 years to be precise.It feels strange but the first times are always the worst.This morning I put my husband's birthday card from last year out on the fireplace.I've opened all the cards from family and friends and am expecting my GD and GGD later today,plus an old friend who's warned me to only have a light lunch.How do you think you would cope alone plus Covid ?