So many things are easier when done with a team. My husband, Raymond, and I were a team of two for over fifty years. We could make up the bed in seconds, one on each side. Preparing a meal, whether for the two of us or a big family gathering, was a cinch as we worked together. In the six years since he died I think of him everyday, but never so much as when I’m working alone.
Some jobs are a chore, others like putting up and trimming the Christmas tree, are a pleasure. As I lift each ornament I recall when and where it was purchased or who gave it to us. Some commemorate a special event such as the birth of our granddaughters. There are many years of memories on the tree when it is completed. And, while Raymond is no longer with us his memory is. I hope that somehow he knows this.
Crooked Creek by Sue Mattingly 
He does know and shares the warm memories. They are in a different form but nevertheless, are still a part of everything there.
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I know you miss him. His love is still with you in your heart.
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Hugs and good wishes Sue, I know it must be difficult without him but it is good to have the treasured memories.
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Thank you Leah.
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I feel the same about Bob and he has been gone for twenty-one years. Christmas is not always merry and bright especially during a pandemic.
Janet
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I remember that this week is also a sad time for you Janet. Thinking of you.
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💞 they are here
On Mon, Dec 7, 2020, 10:43 AM Crooked Creek by Sue Mattingly wrote:
> crookedcreek.live posted: ” So many things are easier when done with a > team. My husband, Raymond, and I were a team of two for over fifty years. > We could make up the bed in seconds, one on each side. Preparing a meal, > whether for the two of us or a big family gathering, was a cinch” >
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With certainty, I know you are missing Uncle Raymond. And in so many ways… all the little things you do and see, and all the traditions of the holidays that have had to be readjusted to account for his absence.
I believe our loved ones live on. Through us and the memories we hold dear.
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I can only imagine how difficult it is to lose “half of you”.
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I think that Raymond knows your thoughts.
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❤ I feel that he knows. Love is transcendent across time and space. I lived an experience where I know this, not just feel this. He waits and he doesn't wait restless but with joy and patience.
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I know that is true.
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