Grieving During the Holidays? You're Not Alone 🥰 | Van Life With Friends in Quartzsite

[@cindyjohnston3134]

my dad passed away 21 years ago and I still feel sad...I wish he was here!!!!!

[@lindagailsch]

I lost my son 11 years ago right before Thanksgiving at age 23. The holidays are just so hard anymore. I just dread it. Im so very sorry for the losses you have faced this year Amanda. The world just doesnt make sense anymore. Wish I could give you a hug.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I'm so sorry Linda. 😭

[@ritacolombani714]

🫂

[@crysee821]

I love when Winston barks! Sending condolences to you and your family.

[@tonimeans1426]

That was a good fire, Amanda. It gave me warmth. Our world family is so very precious because we choose each other to share our lives with. You are surrounded by love. Be safe.❤

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I am beyond grateful for my loving support system. ❤️

[@debbieledbetter5147]

I'm so impressed by how your nomad family looks out for and helps one another. Are you having any kind of meet up where people can meet you?

[@maryfry920]

Hi Amanda, loosing good friends is such a heartbreaking thing. Loosing loved ones hurts so much I lost my husband 4 years ago . Waves of grief still wash over me. Time helps but the sorrow never goes away. Holidays are hard.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

You're absolutely right about that. I don't even remember Christmas 2020 - the first without my stepdad. I completely blocked it out.

[@Me4Evidence]

May God help you through this time where no one else can. There are no words.

[@michaelmeadows3450]

You are the best kind of friend for someone to have. You appreciate and love those in your life.

[@k8barkley]

Keep grounding n remembering the good times; expressing yourself is very healing. Blessings be❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I try to. It's hard sometimes, but I know I'll be better off if I get it all out!

[@k8barkley]

@AdventuringWithAmanda You bet it is. Listen to yourself n do what you need when you need it; be good to you❤❤❤

[@jerrydague]

I'm so very sorry for you're loss Amanda, you stay strong I'm sending prayers 🌹🙏🌹🙏

[@shirleyrowe4078]

JJ would be so proud of you for facing your fear of heights and trying something new.

[@jo100]

Rest In Peace To All The People Who Passed Away This Year And Years Ago To, Including Our Van 🚐 Life Friends JJ And Wayne, My Brothers And Sisters, And My Brothers And Sisters Who Are Van 🚐 Lifers To 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Amen.

[@Stay_tooned]

When your are hit twice in a row like you have Its even more difficult.

[@wordless1111]

lost my son a few years ago and spent a good year driving/parking in the NV mountains every waking moment and going home at night. Got a gen. and solar panel so I could stay out longer. Now I have a van and just want to live in it. Grieving is just easier "out " there

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I agree. Nature is healing.

[@judithhallstapes7738]

Bravo....

[@tinapellegrino2507]

Amanda, I am late in watching this video but, please keep voice ING your thoughts out loud so that JJ hears them and knows how much he was loved ❤. Stay safe 😊

[@TinaDunaway-h3q]

I'm so sorry your loss. I'm dealing with it myself. We just lost my grandson. I will be praying for you and your family and friends 🙏. I'm so sorry Amanda 🌻🌻🌻

[@Gepsy342]

Sorry for your loss

[@juliehoot3916]

So sorry, Amanda. I am so sorry for everyone who shared their loss in the comment section, too. Wynston's call of the wild nourishes my soul! ❤ I love it!

[@karenbrown2135]

I know how you feel. My mom has been gone for 8 1/2 years and I’m still grieving. Also a lot of my family members that were older then me have passed away so my family is getting smaller. I am not happy around the holidays anymore. I get really depressed. I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. You are not alone. ❤😊

[@niseyjones598]

He's making himself known 😊😅

[@carolwest6095]

Thank you, Amanda, for the reminder to get a tetanus shot. I'm 62 and have not had one in 30 years. We still need to be open to new friends. My best friends are 12 years older than me. I am in denial over this and hope we all live another 20 years. I need some younger friends. I want to continue to have an adventurous life when I retire and get out there in a year and a half. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us

[@ameliaraymond9672]

Thinking how if I ever get it together, I'm gonna be there and have a fire like yours!

[@ilind2021]

Dearest Amanda I'm so so very sorry and Sad for JJ he was young ❤😢 I know he was a good friend just like Wayne God bless them and God bless you and look I pray for you 💗 To help get through this.

[@marilynmccord7571]

Its6hard losing friends or loved ones espduring the holidays. Today my Nephew and family had the "Honor Walk"(when hospital staff line the hallway to OR and family walk behind family members bed to OR to donate organs) Nephew was in a bad car accident recently and was declared "brain dead." He is giving the gift of life to others through organ donation. Love you Rich and you will be missed greatly.❤

[@marilynbubb-yh5yk]

I no how you feel. I still messenger my 2 high school BFF that died a few years back. I do all the time and keep them up dated on my news and any family. My daughter too to tell her how handsome her son looks in his navy uniform. If it keeps your spirits up, I say keep it up.

[@originalsixx]

I lost my husband in May of this year unexpectedly. He was best friend. I was only 17 when we got together. My grief is a big reason why I’m hitting the road. 😢💔 Sorry for your loss.

[@ritacolombani714]

Hi , i always find Christmas an emotional time always think of the ones that aren't with us anymore & yes life is too short, enjoy your time with your friends 🤗 🙋‍♀️🇦🇺

[@Vangela1]

Oh, Wynston 😩❤️😂

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

My son 🥹🥹

[@BeTheLight8888]

💜💜

[@anthonydifilippo1227]

Sorry for your loss.Will you ever come out towards tombstone arizona

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I was there two weekends ago.

[@margannaful]

♥hugs♥

[@anthonydifilippo1227]

Sorry. For your loss will you ever come out towards tombstone arizona

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

I was there last weekend.

[@vantimevanlife1068]

😢

[@alanshaffer6724]

Hi Amanda

[@tracymeskel2839]

Honey, he could have caught a super bug, from hospital, while being seen for the foot. 😢 it wasn’t his fault, it wasn’t your fault. It was God, picking the most beautiful flower in the world. He leaned over and saw JJ, and said. He’s the most beautiful flower I have seen today. I think I will pick it and show him off, here in heaven. He was a beautiful flower, that cannot be forgotten.❤❤ I lost my dad, on New Years Eve, 1991. And I haven’t been able to celebrate the new years, since. 😢

[@KathleenPorter-j9q]

💔😢😭😞

[@vanlifecrone4618]

I was able to get my DPT ( diphtheria pertussis tetanus) shot at Walgreens without a doctor’s order. You may not need to wait for a doctors appointment.

[@JeffGarrison-xz9qq]

Death hurts Chrismas day 2021 my wife and daughter was both killed by a drunk driver. I am in still the anger stage of grieving.

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Oh my God. I can't even imagine. I don't have words to express how deeply sympathetic I am for you. 💔 I'm so sorry.

[@maryfry920]

@@JeffGarrison-xz9qq That is unbelievably sad I understand your anger Cannot imagine that kind of shock and grief

[@juliehoot3916]

Omg. So sorry!

[@deedeeotero4475]

Did JJ have a KZbin channel?

[@melaniecarlisle4771]

Was JJ a diabetic? Just curious. It could have contributed to his death...so sorry for the loss of your friend 😢

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

No.