Yesterday I went back to work for the first time after my wife's death. It is a slow road back, but they tell me to go back to familiar surroundings. To friends and family. So I have come back to the "Rain". A place I know well and enjoy being with fellow "Active Rainers". They tell me it will take time to heal and to get on with life. There is no better place to pass time than here. So here is my first post back. Tomorrow it will be about real estate.
Thanks all of you for being there when I needed you. You don't know how much I appreciated it.
So bare with me as I make my way back. I may be over bearing sometimes telling you all to take a little time off to spend time with your wife and kids. So enjoy life!
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My Month of April quote:
"Sometimes the only way to get to the far shore is to lose sight of the shore you just left"
Russ Ravary
"helping make your move easier"
your local Metro Detroit Realtor helping clients like you sell and buy homes through out the entire Metro Detroit suburbs. I love showing and selling Oakland County and Livingston County Lake front homes too.
Hi Russ~ So glad to have you back. I am sure it has been one tough road for you. I have been amazed at your strength and determination and your undying love for your wife!
Russ, I know I have not seen you around, but I had no idea why. Sorry for your loss, but There is a lot of love here. My prayers are with you on your road of healing!
Hi Russ and welcome back. I think getting back to familiar places and activities is a wonderful idea and from what you've told us about your wife, I know that this is what she would want. From what you've told us about her, she would not want you to mourn in perpetuity. In fact, it would more than likely sadden her if she felt you couldn't move beyond the grieving process. I am by no means suggesting that you speed up the grieving process. But I am suggesting that you continue to honor your wife by living the life that she would want you to live.
As someone who's walked in two 3-Days (San Diego and Arizona) ... if it's your first one, have fun. It's an amazing experience. If not - you already know how wonderful it is. Thank you for walking :-)
Russ, it's good to see you slowly easing back into things. I am certain that Marianne would be proud of you and your commitment to what you do. I am definitely looking forward to more of your pearls of wisdom.
Welcome home to friends in the same business and on the same wave you are on. The loss of a loved one can take its toll. I lost my mom 7 weeks ago and am still grieving. Give yourself the time to heal, it is all so good and know you have friends and people who care right here.
Russ, sorry for your loss. Know that this reminds me who and what is important in my life. May you find comfort in knowing your loss may cause others to strive harder to hold onto such a special relationship as the love of a man for his wife (or wife for her husband).
I trust you will find comfort in knowing that her suffering is done, and she is now free to be your angel--watching over your every thought and act. May all around you grow with you in this new walk...
God loves you!
Russ, with your permission, may we extend our sympaathies to Mary, as well. Mary, I lost my dad two years ago, and had never really realized the power and impact he had on me. Not a day goes by that I don't see something through his eyes--I am blessed by his presence. May you find like joy and strength through your mom...
God loves you!
Russ - it's good to have you back! You'll always have her memories, and in time, they will bring a smile to your face rather than a heaviness to your heart. Welcome back!
Russ, Good to have you back. Time does heal I know from experience. God Bless you and your family.
Russ, it is great to have you back in the rain. you know your extended family here at AR are there to support you...
Glad to see you back and want to thank you for baring your soul to us in your writings. I hope they helped you as much as they touched me!
Hi Russ, So sorry to hear about your loss, but know that you and your family are in thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing the inspirations posts, they've given me a new appreciation of life and family. Welcome back, my friend. Take one day at a time. If you need anything, please let me know.
Russ: Welcome back. I'm sure no words can assuage your loss, but again, my condolences to you in this time of upheaval.
Russ - Nothing we can say will make the pain any easier - but it is good to see you back in the Rain.
Russ-though your road back may be slow the AR community is here to support you.
Welcome back Russ. . . a lot of families need your help now. .
Wow, Russ. I am so sorry for your loss - I had no idea. Losing a loved one is so difficult - my heart goes out to you. My Mom passed away a year and a half ago and I still can't write about it - I pray that you will find comfort in the familiar.
Hi Russ -- I know it can't be easy at this time, nor can I understand your loss. But I can tell you that I have an immense amount of respect for you, your openness, strength, etc., and admire the relationship the two of you had -- many people never find that, so that has to provide some comfort during this difficult time. Welcome back and know that there are many ARers on here thinking of you!
Hi Russ. I just stopped by to see how things are. I cannot imagine what you are going through. It's good to see you "back."