JULY - Why?

If you are a follower of my blog postings, you know that I frequently do research about the

topic I'm posting to see what history has defined as significant events that usually occur in the month I'm posting about. Per the history buffs, July in the U.S. is most famous for Independence Day (July 4), a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, marked by fireworks, parades, and barbecues. It's also known as a celebration of summer vacation with activities like camping and swimming, and it's officially designated as National Ice Cream Month. Other observances include National Hot Dog Month and the month of many cultural events like Comic-Con and Shark Week.

I used to love July 4th and all the various celebrations like fire works, pic nics, and air shows,

But now, 6 years after Mikes passing, the invitations from friends and family are few and far in between. Yet, despite that, I still enjoy all the beautiful memories from childhood to adulthood. Like family and friends picnics, water balloon toss, sack race, home made ice cream, and of course, Watermelon!!!

But, what I really miss most is my best friend, the greatest, sweetest, most decent and loving man a girl could ever want all wrapped up in one person named Mike! I treasure all the lovely memories we created, the family we were blessed to have and the deep, deep love we had for one another. I know I will never have that with anyone else because our relationship was built over 42 years of a happy marriage with the first two years being consumed with dating and exploring each other to make sure marriage was the right next step for our relationship.

Believe it or not, that pre-marriage time created a strong foundation for us to build on and build up to a good, really really good life of happiness, prosperity, love and blessed by Him! I'm moving forward by staying positive, being grateful for the goodness and favor of God, and using my gifts and talents to do something meaningful to bless others in an abundant way!

If you would like to share your thoughts about the love you lost, please feel free to use this safe, secure, nonjudgmental forum to do so, and/or -any ways you found to help you cope and find the courage and the will to move forward. We would love to hear from you!