widowers journey, so many questions,so few answers... keeping God first is my direction in life now.

sitting in our backyard, reminiscing what once was ,contemplating was is to come... Jesus has to be my first priority in this new life... May it be so...

[@karenjones7466]

Sharing a verse with Len and all of you dealing with loss and grief. I have this kept close to my heart since the passing of my husband last summer. Psalm 34:18. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Having a broken heart is for real and others who have not experienced this just don’t understand the depth of this emotion.❤️‍🩹 I am thankful that I have a relationship with God and his Son and have found peace through Bible study. Prayers for all.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@edschmitt541]

Thanks Len. I am almost 5 months into this journey. We were married 12 years. It was a marriage made in heaven for sure. Father knew what we both needed. It was incredible. Now she is gone. Thought that I would tell you all what grief is to me. Grief is love with no place to go. The person that I loved so much is gone. I can no longer tell her how much I love her. Not show her in a physical way. My love just runs over. It pours out in the tears.

[@doriswinskie7049]

So good to see you again. I know about the pain you are suffering. For me it will soon be a year and a half. It never ends. I was feeling sorry for myself last night and prayed Jesus would take me so I would be with my Johnny again. This morning was such a beautiful day, warm and sunny and the clouds were gorgeous. It was as if I’m being told to be patient. I still cry at odd moments when I recall a special time. We were married for 72 years from the time I was 16. He was my hero. He was a pilot in the Air Force and flew B-52’s over Viet Nam getting shot at several times , before he retired. He was also a participant in the Atomic Bomb test on Bikini. He received a heavy dose of radiation which is known to cause skin cancer and dementia, both of which he had when he died. The military tells me now there is no way to prove that was the cause of death. He’s still my hero whether the military thinks so or not. He was the kindest most loving person I ever knew. He would never lie to anyone. Several years ago he decided to divide up our property and give it all away to our family so they could enjoy it before we died. I pray for you and all who have lost a loved one, I know we will meet again, remember Jesus has promised us and I believe him.

[@americafirst9144]

Sounds like your husband was treasured. 72 years - wow!

[@fillyhart4222]

Been waiting for you Len & its good to see you again - & smiling! It would have been my hubby's 63rd birthday 2day & we would have celebrated 40yrs of marriage on 23 April. Gone nearly 3 years & i still miss him so, so much. Thanks for what you do & for helping us all share our grief stories. Its getting colder in CT now but it wont stop me getting out house & walking our beautiful beaches. It helps me so much to be out enjoying God's beautiful world. I feel like God & our loved ones are very close.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Filly Hart. I didn't know it got cold in Cape Town. It's good to hear from you. I hope you keep waking that beautiful shoreline. I still walk, pray, and sing. It makes a difference in my journey. Keeps me in a better frame of mind, usually... not always, though... still have those days where it just doesn't seem to work... It seems you have another anniversary coming up , I hope it goes well for you... Sometimes, those special dates can be a real test of our new life. May God bless you and keep you near to His Side as you continue your walk ...🙏🕊

[@cindycrockettbradley5058]

Prayers of comfort from our savior to each and everyone on here.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Amen cindy...

[@deloresonate119]

My husband passed Feb 21, 2022. My heart goes out to you, I know that pain and grief all too well. God is with me every step of the way. Let’s pray for each other.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

I agree, Delores. Prayer is what we all need. GOD bless...

[@cindycrockettbradley5058]

I noticed your sighs. God is listening to those sighs. Trust Him each moment. Hold on tight. Praise God you know Him through the valley. I believe we get closer to Jesus.

[@lindaclarke7887]

Lost my hubby 1year ago, after 53 yrs its so hard the feelings and tears still come family think I should move on. But you can't just lose all the all the love we had I moved from scotland to england that was so hard. I enjoy your videos they help me a lot

[@robertzabick1030]

Linda, I lost my wife of 55 years two years ago. Even after all this time, the pain of grief is still intense. How can we ever be normal again, after losing a loved one we had for so many years. Our only hope is to find a "new normal".

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello linda, I'm sorry for your loss and the painful journey you have walked thus far. That was a big move from one country to another. It was hard for you to leave a familiar place. I don't think I could do it. May God give you guidance and peace as your grief journey continues. May God's mercy and grace fall lightly on your broken heart...🙏🕊

[@marygoodsell3602]

Thank you for sharing your feelings, lost my husband recently and i agree with you, i don't want to "move on", i want to hold on to the memories.

[@dianewilliams5271]

I'm glad you are doing okay. This is something you don't ever completely get over because half of us is gone. We can survive by God's help. I think that is what my husband would want me to do, that is not give up. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Diane. Yes, I'm feel certain that your dearly beloved husband wouldn't want you to give up. I wouldn't want my sweetheart wife to give up if she was here, and I was not... God will and God is helping you and me to get thru this by asking Him for His loving hands to guide us and carry us when we just don't want to take another step. All our grief is His, too. He sees us, He will help us. God be with you....🙏🕊 thank you for your comment, Diane...

[@alTexas]

I lost my wife of 56 yrs, 16 months ago...and its most difficult thing I have ever experenced!!!! I just say I am living the NIGHTMARE!!!!!!!! I fully understand !!!!!

[@rabick62]

I lost my wife of 53 years 18 months ago... and it is just so hard. Wish you the best, I know it is a nightmare, the grief has gotten a little bit less but the loneliness is so hard to take.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you for commenting, AL. Nothing compares to this loss. I've lost everyone, and this hurts as much as all together. May God bring you peace and guidance...

[@edschmitt541]

I fully agree that it is the hardest thing that we have ever been through. The family of God is what has really been such a help to be able to keep going. It is a part of life that we really do not understand until we are in the midst of it. Bless you my brother.

[@richardellett906]

Glad to see your latest video was getting a bit worried hadn't heard from you in a while. It doesn't matter if you say it once or thousand times we all know and we understand. Grief is the worst thing ever you take that time for granted you don't mean to it just happens. For me I don't think the tears will ever end thinking about the things we wanted to do together and all the things that will remain undone. Just turned 16 months for me and that pain is just as raw today as it was the night I walked out of that hospital. Once again thank you very much for these they help more than you could possibly know. God bless we will see them soon enough. Not another Day longer that they've been gone but another day sooner when we get to see them again.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Richard. Man, it's good to hear from you. You have been here for some time now. I can really relate to your comment. I thought I would be thru this grief, at least the hardest part by now. I didn't know it was going to change into a different type of grief. I'm looking at my new life with a singular vision now.. I don't like it too much. So many plans for a once promising age of retirement. They all faded away. Never to return. Yes, this grief just keeps on going, and the tears still roll off my face with a different feeling now. I know now, I am alone. I really feel it now....big time... I'm with ya, my friend...hang in there. ... God is going to see us thru...

[@janicemcantyre3360]

Hi Richard, I understand your pain. Tomorrow will be 15 months my husband passed. Finally realized I am alone now without him. He always said to me we were"Two Hearts One Love." We were married 42 years before his cancer took him. I am grateful he is pain free now and in Heaven , but miss my other half. I am sure you and Len and the others on this site struggle as I do. Praying someday the loneliness will get better. Have a blessed night!🙏🕊😇

[@mrose4685]

Len I love your videos. I'm now a widow 4 mths and 12 days and I hurt so bad. But your videos are so helpful . I too want to help fellow widows and widowers and started my own channel. Talking just helps me too. Thank you for everything. I have noone to lean on but Jesus.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello, and thank you for your comments. You are so new yet to this horrible journey of grief. I can remember exactly how I was at 4 or 5 months. It was a learning experience, one I never want to go back and do over. My faith, our faith in Jesus's finished work on the cross, was my rock of support. " Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus " What is your channel called ? I would like to watch and share if you like... God be near...🕊❤️🙏🏻

[@Clara-wo1hg]

Hello 👋 I just subscribed. You explained this grief journey so well. I'll be thinking about you 💝

[@jonpogue427]

Beautiful very windy spring day here!

[@jonpogue427]

I want to learn how to live with it everyday. 🙏❤

[@patriciataylor1409]

Glad you enjoyed bible study. Healing is easier with someone. Before you get older find a widow to share with. Im sure your not thinking that way but take the plunge go for a coffee with someone. ❤

[@tessurtado5474]

Well there you are, good seeing you

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

You put a smile on face Tess , Thank you....🌹

[@tessurtado5474]

God holds every tear

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hi Tess,I hope you're doing OK.

[@robertzabick1030]

Always good to hear from you Len. Keep the videos coming, they have meant a lot to me.

[@MAvila744]

Hi Len, Good to see you. May 6 will be 4 months since my husband passed. Attended a faith based women’s program at church this morning. Spent some time crying during the session with others trying to console me. There are 2 other women who recently lost their husbands. One is handling it well. Eager to live life. The other is depressed I have been in the state of not wanting to live a lot of the time. Everything is so different and I am feeling lonely and lost. I want my husband back. Not as he was though which was unhealthy. I am happy he is not suffering and at peace. Those of us who are left to deal with the pain of our loss is unimaginable. From what you said, Len, it sounds like you experienced something similar in those early days. I know my husband would want me to be happy and live on. Maybe the devil is ‘whispering in my ear’ trying his best to destroy me. I am going to continue pushing myself to the point where I can cope with losing him. People tell me it will get easier. I know I will never be the same but I must work towards dealing with the grief. I think that is something we should all consider. Wishing you and all your followers on this channel peace. God is walking with us through this trial. Trusting is crucial. 🤗🙏

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Mary. 4 months is not long in days, but extremely long in hours , when you are newly grieving. It is a great attitude you seem to have. At least it appears that way. I know it just hurts to be alone now, but taking a step forward with God's help is really the only option we have. Keep in touch with your grieving sisters and brothers , they need you as much as you need them. It's easy to isolate yourself from crowds if you're struggling with all the symptoms of your grief. I've done it. It made me not want to be around anyone. Because I became my own worst enemy in my journey... I thought no one cared, not really. I know the Lord Jesus as my savior, but I even felt miles away from His guiding hands. Eventually He lifted me up out of my deep despair. I believe the prayers from many like those who connect here were a big part of my release, from the snare of accepting the darkness the enemy strove to keep me under. I can't thank the viewers and friends who have helped me enough and the many others with their prayers and support. Yes , this hurt is not going away. May be relaxing a little as time goes on , till it's time to go home... Thank you for sharing, Mary... GOD bless...🙏🕊

[@melissarisinger4739]

My Mom passed a year ago and my Dad is in deep grief. They were married for 52 years. Your videos mean a lot to him. He feels you understand him and he understands you. We are in Michigan too. Please keep these videos coming. As a family we appreciate them very much.

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Hi Len. Nice to see you. This grief thing is weird. Just when you think you are doing better and getting further through it, out of nowhere, it slams you back down. Still hanging in and calling on Jesus for help. Still pray for you too. Lots of dark dreary days with rain. Doesn't help. Hope the warm sunny spring we all love will be here soon. I love your chimes. I have them also.

[@simplyaj4006]

I'm waiting for the warm sunny days also.

[@lvnnlvnlife3290]

I am not sure why but I like listening to you talk about your wife. My husband passed last october and I really don't have anyone to talk about him to. I think my family are tired of hearing it. I don't really blame them but I like to talk about him. We were marred 49 years and in love for 52. It is so hard to not think of him everyday. I also bought some windchimes when my mom passed and now they also remind me of him. I love the sound. It is so musical to me. There is no pain like this pain of loss of a spouse. I have lost both parents and many in laws and friends. Just not the same pain. I think it helps knowing others understand that pain. Thank you for sharing. I just try to find a way to get through one day at a time. Take care.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you for commenting, I'm glad it helps you to share. It helps others, too. Even me. I never tire of listening, I get , Oh yeah, I sure do. God bless, my friend.🕊🙏🏻❤️

[@lifewithjackandnicole]

Len, thanks again for sharing. Your feelings are on target, and like you, it's so hard to describe sometimes. My work at times like life seems to be meaninglessness, but thru my faith in God, I find ways to keep going. The only benefit I've found to losing my Pam is I have no worries and tell God every night I'm good with being called home and happy not to wake up here on earth in the morning. But, I keep waking up so guys and girls like you and me keep going and gain a little comfort knowing we are not alone on this grief journey. Take care.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thanks for your comment, Jack. I get it , you do too. I'm ready to go home at the earliest convenience that may be available. But so far, God has His plans, and they don't appear to be closely related to mine. Oh well... I want to thank you for your videos, too. I have watched them for some time. I feel as if I know you in some ways. I know without a doubt that you have a very, very deep love for your sweetheart Pam. It's no different for me and my cindy... You just don't ever get over this terrible, great loss... I will wake up every day until my time is done here ,knowing our reunion is just one more day away ,perhaps... God be with you...

[@patrickg1282]

Praying for you my brother. God is the God of hope.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thanks for your prayers, I'll take em for sure. God bless...

[@candidaherron6130]

Hi Len , good to see you ! Some of the dark fog is settling a little . Some days I'm doing better . But moving forward is more than a notion . That sadness hit and sorrow falls all over you . I'm still trusting God to walk me through . God bless you 🙏🙏

[@kathryntaylor2170]

Keep holding on to the Lord he will see u through. God will help u through. Still miss my husband after 10 yrs. Still have times I break down and cry. But it gets better with time and walking with Jesus he will see u through. God bless u is my prayers. Some day with God helping u will get better. Some day u will smile again. 😊😊😂😂❤❤❤

[@WeepingWidowSueAna]

Always wonderful to see you my friend. :) The wind chimes are relaxing.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hi Sue, Thank you for being there with your prayers and friendship. God bless...🙏🕊🐈‍⬛

[@simplyaj4006]

Hi Len, its good to see you. I had a few months February and March I felt calm. Then the grief hit me again this past weekend. I went to church, prayed and reached out to my grief support counselor. I'm praying for better days ahead. God bless you!

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello, simply AJ. Your comment could be mine, I'm ok then I'm nit ok. I've been missing church, feel too lonely, and disconnected in church. I do go to a Bible study, though. Grief group and Bible study do help.. I'm looking and hoping for better days, too. May God bless ... 🙏🕊

[@janicemcantyre3360]

Len, Good to hear your doing ok! I am hanging in there from losing Charlie as I'm sure you are from losing Cindy, but not any easier to me. 15 months on May 7th that he left to go to Heaven. Thank you for the prayers we all need them including you! I loved the chimes! God Bless You. 🙏🕊😇

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Janice... 15 months for you , it's hard to believe how fast the time goes by, yet so very slowly. It is good to hear from you, Janice. I feel as if I know you, and others Who has walked on this road for some time now. I often wonder how some of us are able to go on alone, I find it very difficult to live this new existence without my life's partner. I'm getting through each day with God's help and many prayers. May God be with you as you continue your journey through this process of grief... You are very special in God's eyes. GOD bless ...🙏🕊

[@janicemcantyre3360]

@@lenandcindypresley....4830 I understand the difficulty with going on with life without your loving partner with you. It really feels like part of you missing. I'm glad you have your cats to give you some joy. Praying for you! Have a blessed day!🙏🕊🐈🌻🌻

[@Kaytha.57]

Glad to see you here and doing OK. Grief is painful. Dailey life and whatever it throws my way lately has become a struggle. We've had so much rain and hail one nite it was scary. Lost power for hours. Other cities had it worse. I sure miss my spouse. Times like this... I put my trust in the lord. Take this load lord. It's yours I tell him. What else can we do. I pray to find a decent handyman to do some repairs. God your in control. Trying not to wallow in pity and my emotions. One day at a time sweet Jesus... take care, God bless 🙌

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Kaytha, I'm slow responding , my time is limited in response to viewer's comments. I apologize, so much I'm doing now... Hope you and your family are well... Grief continues to work against our joy in life's experiences. At least it does for me.. I'm still going through this journey with one eye closed. I can't look ahead to far ,it is too hard to want a reason to make a plan for a future without the one person I had already planned it with. But I get up every day and make an effort to move forward just a little more.... May God be with you and yours...🙏🕊

[@lealugerlynch802]

You can repeat all you want. My brain doesn’t work that well with this grief. This was a nice video. I understand what you saying. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers 💔🙏🤗

[@marycicco6564]

Please don’t ever stop posting, it’s 9 months for me….. my life is empty , and hearing you say,” I didn’t want to live” …. I felt understood….. all I have are married siblings, and they don’t, can’t ? Understand…… john was my other half, my everything…..you help me a great deal. Thank you.

[@debbiestowe1343]

Good to see you! It's going on 16 months for me. Everyday is such a challenge and I just want to learn how to make it through with some kind of normalcy. I'm at that place where there are no words left to explain how I feel anymore. My Hope for all of us is that one day we all can say that Life is Good again 💕!!!

[@Anondlynn]

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[@robertzabick1030]

If you are anything like me, I will never be normal again. How can you be when the person you lost was so much of your life. Right now I am just trying to survive each day. If anything, we learn to live with a "new normal".

[@debbiestowe1343]

@@robertzabick1030 I definitely do agree! All that I have ever known for 34 years is my wonderful husband. We had such a beautiful life together and I fight every day trying to make it with this new normal. None of our lives will ever be the same again, unfortunately but only God knows what the next chapter will be! Robert I pray for God to give you Comfort, Peace, and Hope. This is the hardest thing in my life that I have ever been through!!! Stay Strong!!!

[@cindycrockettbradley5058]

I was wondering if your area was getting the snow! Continued prayers . Just think when we get to heaven the climate is going to be perfect!

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

No more snow till next winter, I hope and pray... No climate change in heaven cindy...amen ...

[@thedecoratinghousewifecl1345]

Dear Len, the chimes are lovely to listen to…very peaceful. So glad to hear you are doing okay. As you know, grieving is relentless and feels so weird. You don’t really get over the pain, you just get used to it. Sometimes, I feel closer to strangers when talking about it more than my own friends. It will be one year in July when my sweet Dad passed away. I miss him terribly. I know the loss of a partner or spouse must be totally different than losing a parent but it’s still very hard for me. One moment I’ll be fine and then suddenly I’ll just feel sad and burst into tears. I try and keep him alive by talking to him when I go for my long walks or I talk about him. This helps me. It comforts me to believe that one day we will reunite with our loved ones because I believe in Jesus. I hope you have a nice evening. Stay strong for your beautiful Cindy. 😊😊

[@terryparrish8477]

There are important differences between losing a spouse and a life partner compared to losing a parent, of course. But, at the same time, there are definitely some important similarities as far as the deep sense of loss and the profound grief that we can experience and go through when we lose a parent who loved us very much and where they were very much loved. (And who are now terribly missed.) These two types of losses are different, of course. But, the losses can have a lot in common too, as far as how a survivor is then left feeling afterwards. This assumes that the person had a good relationship with their parents and where their folks were very good to them. You sound like you had a good, caring Dad. So did I. (I had a great Mom, too.) Love you, Mom. Love you, Dad. I think deep-down, profound grief is...deep-down profound grief. Whatever type of grief we're talking about, if the person we've lost had a huge and important presence in our lives (and where there was a lot of love on both sides) then I think that has a lot to do with how hard the loss is felt or how deep the grief hits. And, to what degree that person is now missed. I'm going to link an article where you can scroll down and read the comments of those who had good parents that they dearly loved and who are now greatly missed. www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/when-my-parents-died-a-few-months-apart-a-friend-said-now-youre-an-orphan-too-but-i-was-59/2019/04/19/e7f365c8-5632-11e9-8ef3-fbd41a2ce4d5_story.html On the losing a spouse side of this grief experience, you can search for a video here on KZbin that John Schneider made, called "Widowhood summed up". This is a tough road for any of us who have had to deal with a profound and life-changing loss. The relationship of that person that is now no longer here and no longer a part of our lives may be different from one person to the next, but it's like I heard someone describe this grief journey that we're all on as "a lot of us being on the same rough-and-tumble road, but we might just be in different lanes." Grief can go deep. And our lives can be changed forever (in ways that we didn't want.) And, depending on how close that person was to us and how meaningful and important they were to us determines how bad the experience is. I believe on a certain level, for anyone going through this, devastating loss is devastating loss, even though the individual circumstances might be different.

[@stephm-p2839]

Hi Len, Good to hear from you and see you, I was thinking about you the other day and said a prayer for you, For me, each day is a challenge , and sometimes it is a bit easier then the other days,, I cried every day for over a year when John passed. now I cry when I think of certain times we shared together , or special days .. but the sadness and longing to see him is deep within my soul , until we go home and see our precious loves. Gods Blessings to you

[@ehsoule]

Good to hear from you Len, been 5 months now since I lost my wife of 27 years and it seems worse at times than in the beginning. I think the loneliness gets worse sometimes and not knowing who I am or where I’m going anymore. I wish someone could have told me in the days before she passed that it would be 1000 times worse than I imagined and that I would replay every second over and over and the guilt and regrets I would feel and the things I should of done and said in those final days in the hospital.

[@ReneeGaston]

Right where we need to be. Our journey. I will say I have done Reiki sessions that have helped me emmensley With losing Bill and who I am now. I'm still hurting at times. But i have a different outlook on things without the despair you were just talking about. Maybe you and anyone else in a situation that is hard to deal with can benefit from this also. Healing energy through chakras in the body. From God. He created us and can balance us out if we just have faith and ask. Sounds corny, I know. But what a difference it has made . So now when I feel Bill with me I smile. God bless!

[@janetslicer3637]

There was a bit of a smile on your face Len. That was nice to see. Yes, I still cry and sometimes I wail too. I sit and stare and have no idea what I am thinking about. It is nice to hear your voice and hear you speak of God and Jesus. I believe those chimes singing in the wind are Cindy just letting you know she hears everything you said. God bless you Len, until next time. Janet

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you so much, Janet. I appreciate the comments from all. We have similar feelings about our daily, new lives. Each new day can bring new challenges. But our Lord will see us through them all... GOD, be with you... 🙏🕊

[@HummerH3ish]

Hi Len. Good to see you. Prayers my friend.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you Deana...

[@laurenorce2240]

I just watched this and I can't tell you how much I relate to every video. It's just awful, there is no way to sugar coat it., Grieving sucks and it's the most painful thing I have ever experienced in my lifetime. It will be 2 years in August my husband of 30 years passed. I can tell you it feels like yesterday. I wish I could tell you it gets a little less painful but I haven't found that to be true. I'm praying you are able to heal somehow from this. For me the aloneness is what is the hardest part. Keep making videos please.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you, Lauren, for your comment . Those feelings you share are felt by many ,including me. I don't want to live without my beautiful wife ,but I have to. I'm trying my best to honor her memory, but I have to admit, I fall short of giving her my best effort. I've lost my best friend and confidant. My whole reason for living was for us. There is no more us, just me. We grew together in an unseperable bond of oneness. That bond was torn apart, and now,I just wander like a lost soul looking for that love and devotion to return ,knowing it will not . In this life. This is so difficult to process on my own . I thank God for His mercy and grace. For without it, I would not be here to tell my story. May God bless you with peace and guidance, Lauren...🙏🕊

[@marilynb8136]

My soninlaw died six months ago, while my husband dued four months ago. So both my daughter and myself are widows. We've had one hell of a time trying to deal with the legal end of things. Life for us both has been pretty crappy!!!! And there are days when we both guestion whether or not we want to live. Its just horrific!!!

[@patriciataylor1409]

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[@snowyowlz5992]

I’m glad my wife passed on 2.5 years ago, I would not want her to see the goings on today. I miss her. We were married 43 years.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

I'm sorry , it hurts always , but I am glad my wife doesn't have to see what is happening around us also. I will ser her again ,maybe soon. I get my friend, Go d bless

[@patriciataylor1409]

Brisk morning here in Manchester England. ❤

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Cold here in the mitten, but the sun has risen masterfully . Hope your day goes well. Today will be a good day , God bless you and yours...🇬🇧

[@kathypolomcak7760]

I still have my grieving from time to time I choose to have joy in my life that's what God says we're here for so I got my two decks all stained and I'm getting ready for flowers that makes me happy that brings me joy😊😊❤

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you for your comment, Kathy. I'm glad to hear you are doing the things that bring you joy. I'm working on flowers and a vegetable garden. Something we would have done together... 🙏🕊

[@kathypolomcak7760]

@@lenandcindypresley....4830 I'm so glad to hear that you're in the garden I went out today I got me eight tomato plants and some flowers I tell myself I'm going to live for joy 😊

[@angelapriddy6308]

Hi Len. It's good to see you again. You be how you need to be.beach day is so different. the chimes sound so healing! And you are healing from the loss!;and it's ok. Love you

[@randolphgresham2844]

Hi Len, My hearts with you. The only reason I want live is Jesus Christ. Also I hurt for you. It is nice to know others agonize like I do.😢 Randy Gresham

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thanks again, Randy. Jesus, my savior,my Lord my God ,amen ...

[@sunriseschubert4391]

Even though it hurts much, but we need to remind ourselves that we born alone and we'll die alone. That's the cycle of life. I lost my beloved mother unexpectedly and is been hard too, but I know I'll be with her afterlife. 🙏🏻✝️

[@boonicholls6649]

Lost my husband Ray 1st Aug 2022. Your videos help me Len. I am in London. My heart is so broken. I can identify with you. You are hurting so much for your dear wife as l am for my beloved husband. I am broken. I cry and l long for him everyday. I am struggling to face each day without him. He was my happiness... So sorry that you have lost the love of your life too. I share your pain... Please pray for me. You are a good man. Thankyou for sharing your grief to help other broken hearts... 💔

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

I will pray for you, Even now, God bless 🕊🙏🏻❤️

[@boonicholls6649]

Thankyou for praying for me. I am very grateful that someone so far away cares about me and understands my grief. May God Bless You💔🙏

[@kimmillay4725]

Len you will never know how your videos have helped me. Jesus will be coming for us soon.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you, Kim , For your encouraging words. We have to hold on for just a little bit longer. Come Lord Jesus. 🙏🕊

[@janicemcantyre3360]

Hi Len, I hope you are doing ok. Have a blessed weekend!🙏🕊

[@NorthernBell4612]

Good Morning Len, Again thank you for your videos. It’s been a year this month. Where has the time gone? Where have” I “been in all this? Grappling with grief. It has a strange way of distorting time and place. It’s not the death anniversary re-manifesting the turbulence of grief, it’s just part of the whole healing package I think. The growing and knowing pains of life itself. I mourn his absence yet know there is beauty in today and life ahead. In some aspects I feel the need to have the funeral and bury the part of my old self that died along with him. In essence mourn and grieve that part of me to better adjust/ adapt to the “is-ness” and focus mindful thought and positive action towards the “what will become”. A rebirth of sorts. Change is in the air much like spring. We can take many ques form Mother Nature as we ourselves progress through our personal seasons. Uncertain and scary going it alone through life remaining but solitarily I travel. Most will understand this. No pity party intended it’s just part and parcel in the continual mode of change and adjusting package. An instruction manual did not come with this package delivery so I’ll have to wing it!! I may or may not have some nuts, bolts and parts left over in its construction. We’ll see how it goes.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Very well said Peg. I feel much of what you say, but cindy is always on my mind. I miss her presence in every aspect of my life. Just can't seem to let her go. I don't want to. Sometimes, it feels so new, and recent. Other times, it seems so far away or long ago. I think I'm getting worse, not better at times. Strange indeed. I will continue to face each day because I know this pain of grief won't last forever. I long for that day. GOD bless...🙏🕊

[@NorthernBell4612]

Len, I can so relate to thinking I am getting worse not better. Grief has never nor will ever have an easy button. Fast forwarding anticipating those better days? I can relate to that too! I still get the sucker punches to the soul. Not as frequent yet ever so deeply heartfelt. The knowing and growing pains…. There’s a lot to process, adjust and adapt to that we must endure, learn and grow from. I don’t want to let “him” go either! He was and remains an important part of my life. The beauty, love and devotion was inspirational, valued and cherished and forever more woven into the fabric of my being. This new and different tapestry is challenging. Gathering the old threads remaining, securely weaving new ones into it and merge the two together. This process isn’t easy but necessary as we continue to weave our way forward and not become lost in the fray.

[@nancyschaefer9748]

Here in mild Pennsylvania still trying to get through each day. Last Thursday I hit a very low point missing hubby and feeling alone. I have many dear friends but it is not the same. I talk to him or his picture but there is no comfort coming back. I reached out to the Lord to ask for help because I felt as if I could not go on.

[@susanmendoza2041]

I lost my husband 6 wks ago Ann having a real hard time he was my life an soulmate I don’t think I’ll ever get over it my children keep telling me I have to move on but I feel so empty an lonely an can’t seem to move on in a rut ty for your advice god bless

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you for sharing your feelings here, Susan. We all have a schedule to work out in our grieving. Not all the same. Only you know you best, next to God. You just have to go thru the process of grief and keep an eye on God's promises. That will be a very special blessing in the months ahead. You will be hurting most, but all will hurt in their own way, in their own fashion. God be near ,and give you peace and guidance... GOD bless...🙏🏻🕊

[@jonpogue427]

April 10th was 1st year. Feeling like it was just yesterday!😢

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

I can sympathize with your comment... I have those days or nights still... It won't ever be a normal life for me here again... but moving ahead and trying to make a new and very different existence in a shattered and lonely world I once enjoyed is all I have. God will help us , He already has...🙏🕊

[@maryannwhitten5123]

Prayers for you. I know how hard it is. Day by day, one foot in front of the other one. Take care & keep praying.

[@patriciataylor1409]

Get plenty of rest and vitamins. ❤

[@patriciataylor1409]

Hope your cooking. ❤

[@patriciataylor1409]

Please make the best of things. ❤

[@crazyoldbat7600]

There is no grace to grief.

[@joanneschultz5876]

😢😢

[@terrybarham8637]

hi len i lost my wife two weeks ago and i know the pain its so bad i was marred for 46 years and now i am breathing but dead it is so quiet and lonely i dont want to be here any more because my life is gone

[@annwangari5181]

Thanks so much kindly try to connect widows and widower we are very lonely family

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you for your comment ann.

[@patriciataylor1409]

I feel like we have become pen pals. ❤

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

🇺🇸🫂🇬🇧

[@patriciataylor1409]

@@lenandcindypresley....4830 this is six nations rugby which I love. Excited. Manchester United and Manchester City have games as well. Going to watch my grandson play rugby tomw morning. Should be good. Not moving off the settee. 🤣

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

@patriciataylor1409 have a blessed time 🇬🇧🏉

[@Toms_gg]

While I'm not going through the loss of a spouse. I'm going through the loss of my 30 yr old son. He took his own life July 27-22. I started a KZbin page also to help myself through my grieving process. I have a subscriber who lost his wife. I think he would be interested in watching you. I will tell him about you. I feel your struggle. The pain is real 💔 Much love ❤️ #Tom's grieving mom .

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

I'm so sorry for your great loss. I will pray for you and your family... God be with you all...

[@ursulamullikin4723]

You're always outdoors don't you like being inside your home?

[@akfinn5308]

Really enjoy the outside with you.

[@patriciataylor1409]

Two years now. How's your healing. Hope your feeling stronger. ❤

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

I'm getting better, bit by bit... God is good to me. 🕊🙏🏻⚘️

[@patriciataylor1409]

Glad your feeling better bit by bit. Change is hard. I have become a charity worker for my community. Its true that doing things for others can take the edge off. Plus having fun sometimes. Anyway I'm managing to stay afloat. I've got to meet a lot of new people but mostly they live alone out of choice. They don't know how it feels to suddenly find yourself in that position. I don't see my four children much because they can't spare the time. One is on her way back from Antartica she couldn't be further away 😅