widowers journey thru grief...sorting through my wifes belongings...

[@randolphgresham2844]

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cones in the morning!

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Amen , 🙏🏻

[@myraloftis-ed1mv]

If I still had a Record Player😂

[@myraloftis-ed1mv]

Thanks Mr Len. God is Good .

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

For all u guys out there ...take the time to think maybe we are taking are wifes grief ..because if we passed away they would be feeling what we are going thought..maybe it's a blessing

[@clarencehogrefe1220]

Never thought of my Beautiful Wide Jan going to Heaven that way Robert.Take Care

[@marygoodsell3602]

Hi there, thank you for the video, really enjoyed your showing us her records. My husband died exactly 3 months ago, i have tears at least 5 times a day, but i am smiling most of the day! He had alzheimers, was a joy to take card of, i am grateful everyday for getting to do that. One day about 2 years ago, he came into the kitchen with shaving cream all over his head and his shaver in his hand. He couldn't remember what to do, I took a picture and we both laughed so hard! Those funny pictures give me so much joy! And love is the greatest!

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

Anyone that is new at this grief you will feel scared at times ...it's normal

[@beckyeighmy5776]

Good morning, I lost my husband on 3.31.2022 to cancer. I love your videos because you know what I am going through. I have a strong relationship with God and pray for strength every day. I just wanted you to know your videos help me. God bless you!

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello becky, Thank you for commenting. I'm sorry for the loss of your dear husband... it's a tremendous trauma to go through even as a Christian. You are just one month behind me on this journey of grief. I'm glad you have a faith ,and a strong one. So important. May God continue to keep you strong in the strength of His might, in these last days or years... God bless...🙏🕊

[@Susan_1]

We had a big rummage sale when my husband passed. It helped but he had a ton of stuff. I love some of those old songs. I love country, 50 and 60's , Christian music, I really like alot of differant kinds of music. Thank you for sharing your records with us😊

[@patriciataylor1409]

I was asked out on a date by one of the four tops. 1966. I was 17yrs old. Great music. I'm a motowner. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Very cool! Lived in Detroit many years ,love motown

[@crazyoldbat7600]

My daughter told me yesterday to "dig myself out a little bit". I wish she knew how hard it is to see anything but the grief in front of my heart.

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

Remember you are not alone been thought hell with grief and its bin 18 months so far sometimes you will feel like you are going crazy you are you lost your best friend you will ever have in this world people don't get it till it happens to them tell u to help your self..all I can tell u is one day at a time or one minute at a time it's so very hard God will help you you will find that living is much harder than to pass away...no jok

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

Each day is a challenge for me to keep talking to her she can her you and see you grief is a true a terrible thing to live with because of loss soon or later you will be back with her talking about what you went through.. sometimes I feel like I am taking her grief because if I passed away she would be going through hell...and you would have to see that from the other side..

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello my friend. Your daughter may not see your deepest feelings, but God does, and I certainly do understand much of this terrible grief journey. Most of us even all of us here get it . I feel a connection to so many who stop here to catch a glimpse of what lies ahead and where I was, or they were, just months or moments behind us. We all have our pain shared in very similar ways. But no one ever says it goes away completely. The only thing I do anymore to confront my grief, is pray for strength to bear it as I take that 1st step each day. What else is there...God knows US better than we know us. May God give you the courage and strength to keep living ,even when you feel nothing...you have a friend here, more than a few...God bless...🙏🕊

[@brookemcgillivray180]

I'm getting close to the two year anniversary of my husband's death. In fact, today is our wedding anniversary. I still have my moments, but slowly feel more "normal", or at least not quite so confused. :) My husband was the collector in our household. He was also quite the outdoorsman and had a couple substantial collections which I passed along to our sons soon after he died. But it was only last month that I finally packed up most of his clothes and gave them away. There were a few shirts and his cowboy boots I couldn't part with, but it actually felt good to let go of the majority of the rest. My husband is not in the things he collected, but rather in my memories of the life we built together. This has been quite the process and like you, I pray and trust Jesus is guiding me. I know he is. Your videos do help. It's an encouragement to see you move forward. Thank you.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hi Brooke. Thanks for sharing. I haven't been able to part with all or most of her clothes yet. There are just to many other things to decide when and what must go. I have a department store of merchandise to eliminate. Bit by bit I'm cataloging and packing to decide later. It may take me another year to get it all done. Sometimes I find a special note or photo long forgotten. Down come the tears. Those special little things I will keep. Trusting Jesus is the only way to fully move forward in this journey of grief. God bless...👍...🙏🕊

[@maryannwhitten5123]

Great collection of 45's! It is still hard to go through my husband's belongings. God be with you always! It takes time, I still take life day by day. Still have bad days, but maybe it will get better in time. God Bless you and take care of yourself. Hope you find peace.

[@bipinparmar7645]

Hi Len, all classics mate,keep making the vids it’s hard to clear my wife’s stuff even nearly 3 years on, I was just about able to tidy her perfume and stuff like that. Take care mate. I could not make these videos and like you do so keep rolling them out.👍👍🙏🏽

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello my faraway friend... We do what we need to when the time is right. I'm still having a ruff time of it, going through her stuff, but I just do a little at a time. I don't have any plans for giving this up just yet. Thanks for your encouraging comments...God bless...👍🙏

[@rabick62]

She had a bunch of great 45's, mostly from the 60's I think. Just got back from taking another load of her clothes to charity. I sure keep the clothes I recognize and have spent many hours going thru pictures and making sure I didn't give away any she wore in any picture. I'll never get rid of those. In November it will be 2 years since my wife of 53 years went to be with the Lord. Doing a little better still lonely and bored. Still looking for something I can enjoy without her. Just doing the best I can, praying to Jesus and looking forward to seeing her again. Wishing us all Comfort and Peace.

[@widowerscorner]

Sir, thank you so much for sharing. your videos give me strength. I am going thru the same grief as most of the people here in the comments. I started going thru my Queen's things this past weekend after a year and its TOUGH :( I thank God for his patience and mercy on all of us daily!!! Bless you sir

[@BlainsTube]

Thank you for sharing your memories and the stroll down "old tune" alley. "Do the right thing"... As we're walking with the Lord, we have His promise. "However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come." I trust and lean on the fact of the Holy Spirit's leading. God is SO FAITHFUL and loves us SO MUCH. His love is beyond our comprehension. But one thing that I do, is to trust that love and rely on Him being able to speak to me, in whatever way He knows I'll listen. After all, HE knows me better than my wife, my family, my friends or even better than I know myself. Be blessed my brother. Thank you for blessing us, in sharing your journey.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Amen and amen 🙏 Godbless you abundantly my friend...

[@peekaboo_u2]

Thank you for sharing the memories. Life alone hasn't been easy each day is a new adventure.Being from Michigan and not so far away what would be a good way to get a message to you? Email,messanger etc..thnk you.

[@dianewilliams5271]

I'm glad you are doing better. It is something I don't think you ever get over, but you do get to where you accept it better. Take care.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you, Diane Your comment is spot on. I'm still learning about grief and loss. I guess I will never fully understand the why, in this life . But I feel certain it won't matter in the next... God bless...🙏🕊

[@anicimarais4703]

Thanks for sharing Len 😊

[@carolyngraney7833]

Loved seeing the old labels on the 45’s. A lot of great memories in music.

[@sharonlee7107]

Hey len ,love all that music lost my husband too ,3 years ago,I'm 65 I know what your going through, have find some one

[@Clara-wo1hg]

Hello Len love the 45s and albums as you were reading them I was remembering oh so many memories! Great to hear about your Dad you know I think a lot of us would really enjoy a video about your childhood and life - your story. Your a good story teller a natural so easy to listen to 👍

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Clara, Thank you for your comments. Nothing like a worn out 45 playing with all the scratches and distortions from untold usage. I miss those days... I will tell more about my background story in future. But for now may God bless you abundantly...👍...🙏🕊

[@candidaherron6130]

Oh yeah , the 45 's. All of the memories inside those records , from the time we were in our teens . That's a hard one still Len 😔 . Hi Len , yes that's where I can't seem to get to. Going through my Eddies things , got me teary right now. Boy you got all the good stuff . Very interesting . All that music is part of our lives. Looking back and feeling all the goodness! That was like an unexpected concert 😄. A nice morning treat ! God bless you Len and I know we are still pushing forward and looking up ❤️🕊️

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Candida...👋🕊

[@candidaherron6130]

@@lenandcindypresley....4830 Hi Len ! Having a pretty good morning !. Happy to hear your Hello 🤗👍

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

@@candidaherron6130 always good to hear from you too. 🏜good morning and good evening 🙏

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

Seen you video I lost my wife to Feb 2.22.22.I am just were you are or just about its crazy what you go through at night and in the morning is the worst I can tell u this I feel your pain..Rob...

[@myraloftis-ed1mv]

Loved Elvis!!

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

@@myraloftis-ed1mv 🕊❤️👏

[@BUBBLESPOGO]

Hi Len, Its nice to see you. It is a good sign that you are sorting through Cindy's things. I only say that because it means your feeling a bit better to cope with what needs to be done. Please take care and God bless.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you for the nice comments. God bless...🙏🕊👍

[@CatherineMassey-mr6pl]

That's a nice record collection

[@angelapriddy6308]

Wow all those memories

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

🙏🕊🎼👍

[@sapphire6769]

H len im 43 living in ireland 🇮🇪 a few classics there! Lovely to see you Len . Im greiving over my dads passing and its always nice to see you! If there are any prayers please pray for my wonderful dad" Jim" in heaven. we miss him terribly 😢 Thk you and love to you all in this awful world of grief x 💔

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello, sapphire. Thank you for your comment. I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. Heaven is our real home. I feel certain that your dad (jim) is doing well in heaven. There's no place like it, but the similarities to earth are written in God's word. I'm happy about that. In one of my videos I talk about a dream or vision I had in the early morning hours. In this experience I was lying in a field of beautiful tall grass ,and my wife was over me smiling laughing and looking so so good I never felt joy our peace like this anytime in my life. I can't describe much more because I couldn't take my eyes off hers. This dream or vision was more real than the life I'm living now. When I woke up I cried . I couldn't go back to sleep,I didn't want to leav her. The one thing I take from this is that heaven is for real and God is love. I'm sending my prayers to heaven for you and Jim and all your dear family.. May God bless....🙏🕊✝️ Forgot to mention,I have two channels this one ( My journey thru grief) and ( widowers journey thru grief by len presley ) Most people don't know this...👍

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

Sometimes you will think you are going out of your mind you probably are you lost your best friend all you can do is keep on praying to God for peace and understanding..and what ever u do don't drink alcohol..see u next video...keep on making them!!!!!

[@janicemcantyre3360]

Len, You are doing better I can see it in your face. Losing the love of our lives isn't easy for any of us, but have to go on even if painful. I am trying still have some bad days. I don't like it when people say you should be over your grief by now. You really don't know what it is like until you experience yourself. Saw this comment someone mentioned. My daughter and I cleared out most of Charlie's clothes, but haven't even opened his shed that's locked up. I have a trailor to haul stuff off, but his 94 suburban not running anymore. So stuff will stay in his shed. I think clearing his tools etc... would be hard anyway. Most of his clothes were made into a full size quilt and pillows from a wonderful lady. My daughter treasures that quilt from her dad's clothing. So many memories on that quilt. The records brought back so many good memories. Such good music back then! Thank you for the videos that have helped me so much! It will be 20 months for me Sept.7, that we lost Charlie. I will always love and treasure every moment of our life together! I am sure you feel the same way about Cindy! Have a blessed week my friend! 🙏💙🌻🌻🌻🐈

[@janicemcantyre3360]

Len, Just checking are you doing ok? Probably just busy at your house. Have a blessed week! Happy Labor Day!😊😎🌻

[@cindycrockettbradley5058]

Jesus help me! Precious prayer every one can relate. And the good news is He hears and He will answer. Trust God through the pain. Prayers and hugs for all who are grieving. God bless you Len! Music God gives to lighten the load!

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hi Cindy, How are you? I don't believe I have ever asked you that . You always seem so positive and joyful in the Lord I just assume you are doing well. But I'm praying all is good for you and yours. You continue to be a blessing to many or even all with your prayers and encouragement. Thank you cindy....God bless ...🙏🕊👍

[@cindycrockettbradley5058]

When we have Jesus His joy shines through. I read the end of the book we win with Jesus! The joy of the Lord is our strength. I know there is heart ache and pain in this world but Jesus paid the ultimate that we may have joy and hope . Victory in Jesus. God bless ! P. S. As you can tell I am all woman I can talk and talk about Jesus!

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

@cindycrockettbradley5058 Thank you for talking about our king Jesus, He is way the truth and the life...🫡

[@cindycrockettbradley5058]

Amen!!!!

[@nancyschaefer9748]

What great memories 😊 I call them Mommy music as my kids would not know all them but I remember them. My Mom was a Tijuana Brass follower and bought the album for herself for Christmas one year. This weekend was the one year anniversary of my Bill’s death and our church had a nice remembrance and sang the Navy anthem for him. I am wearing out his sweatshirt to keep me warm and know it was his.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Nancy. Thanks for sharing a little bit of your story with us. It was great of your church to give you a gift like that. Wow, I know you had a few tears. I have a few shirts I wear that were actually mine to begin with, but she always wore them, so they became hers . Now they are mine again. I will keep them handy when the need arises. You're doing good. I'm glad you have such a great fellowship to care for you and family. God is watching out for you, God bless...👍🕊

[@germainefisher1632]

Two years for me, I also am going slowly and very gradually giving his things to family and charity. I remember roller skating to some of those records in the 60’s before I even met my husband. Someone in the comments said those of us who survived our spouses relieved them of the grief journey we are on, I think this is true. Although some people seem better able to weather life’s curveballs than others. Keep on keepin’ on everyone!

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you so much for leaving a positive hope in your comments. God bless. 🙏🏻🕊❤️

[@stephm-p2839]

Hi Len, thanks for sharing I enjoyed the 45s. I was going thru John's collections recently too, but the clothes are difficult for sure. God will let us know when that right time is. He will direct our paths take care and peace be with you and all who are going thru this journey.Amen

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you for commenting steph...🕊👍

[@RF1972.]

I understand so very much.... my son.... hasnt been a year since he passed... If I didn't have Jesus in my life ... I dont know how I would ever get thru the loss of my child.. Jesus is my rock ... And he is close to the broken hearted❤

[@reginabyers5378]

Hi again. Thank you for your videos they have been helpful. I have just joined a grief group because after watching your videos it helped me to realize I can and will get through this season. GOD bless you.🙏 PS love those songs. You can still listen to them on KZbin.😊😊

[@clarencehogrefe1220]

Good morning Len, so wonderful to hear from you. The bank the Seeds used to play in Santa Rosa Ca in the Sixties at the Vets building. Jan has some old forty fives.Thank you for memory lane. God Bless You Len your friend Clarence

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Clarence, Thanks for your comment. My brother Ken presley lived in Fairfax, California. He probably knew about the group. There were also a lot of greatfulldead,, heads around in that area. A different world outwest for sure. I have many stories of my visits to see my brother before he died a few years back. Take care, my friend,,,God bless...👍🙏

[@josephbologna2086]

Hi Len today is Sunday isn’t it funny how this comes in waves I love Just being able to share on the spare of the moment in the middle of the day. Thank you so much len For having that kind of impact on me and how you brought me back to Christ Just the way you Speak, listening to some music. You have a blessed Sunday forever your friend, Joanne B

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you, Joanne B. My friend, God bless. 🕊🙏🏻❤️

[@mangisty1007]

My husband and I bought a record player so we can listen to our records...I am sad I can't share that with him anymore.I am keeping my husbands watch, car, some clothes, and not sure what else. Your wife had the same taste in music as me...good taste 🙂

[@maryannwhitten5123]

Thank you for sharing!

[@wendysullivan1909]

Mr. Len. I still have an old stero system. Big speakers , tape deck,CD player. And record player album and 45. Not giving it up. 😊😊😊 you sure do have some classic

[@wendysullivan1909]

As I was saying classic music.😊😊

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thanks for sharing

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

Like my brother told me last summer people die.was going through my own hell I was building Amy a new home in pa..and we just got the siding on and went to Florida to just take a break and she passed away I couldn't even drive my self back to pa..that is how bad it was it was the worst summer people say it gets better and it does one day at a time...

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello robert. I can't imagine what and how you feel about your loss of the one person who meant the world to you. As I visit my minds eye ,I can almost see your story and feel some of the hurt you are experiencing. My heart and many others goes out to you my friend. One day at time is right, it's all we have and even that isn't guaranteed. It's a new and very different place we live in now. It's just not the same and will never be. But, , , get up everyday ask God for His help, and do the next thing, God be with you.🙏

[@chetappling8200]

Thx, Len We have old records too; but, I haven't looked thru them..

[@householdsix1307]

Thank you for your videos❤

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

You ate certainly welcome my friend💪🙏🏻

[@akfinn5308]

I do pray for those on your site, Len. Celebrated our 50th anniversary the other day. He is home with Jesus, so it was kinda a joke because he missed me BBQing hamburgers and giving them away (again). Made the food at the gravesite. Was amazed that so many showed up. One brought balloons and notes. Mine got stuck in the trees, but when it randomly popped, I yelled out: "I Love you, honey." It just is not easy. Life tests us to the limits and God made it that way to see who we are. By myself, there is lots to do. It is the nights that are hard so, I've taken to listening to Ray Mossholder read the Left Behind series. If I wake up it helps to know that Jesus is calling whomsoever will and so I pray for whomsoever. Just finishing the nineteenth time thru.

[@rmurphy3435]

I’m in the same position, losing my loving wife of 31 years 7 months ago. It’s true that I don’t think we really know what love is until we lose someone whom we loved so much. I would have given my life gladly to protect Julie from harm and the hardest thing was not being able to help her or protect her as she struggled with cancer. Only God knows why we suffer so but l pray all of us one day celebrate life together in the presence of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without His promise of eternal life I couldn’t go on, yet His love will endure within us until that blesses day arrives. Much love to all who are grieving. ❤

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Thank you for a beautifully written comment. God bless...

[@kimmillay4725]

Len I haven't heard from you for awhile. I hope you are moving forward with your grief. I do feel like I am in a better place. It has been 3yrs. I still love him just as much and miss him. I have going to some ladies groups and it has helped me tremendously. We all have heartaches and one day when Jesus returns they will be all washed away. Praying for you and God bless!

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hi Kim, thank you, I'm doing OK. Hope you are too... It sounds like you are...keep those friends close, they need you too.. God bless...🙏🕊

[@GenaVuich-el5sj]

Hi Len. Good seeing you. Miss you at group, glad you're doing okay. It's been almost 14 months and still struggling so much. Things don't seem to get better but I'm still trying. Maybe see you this fall at Gabbys, but I do watch your show. God bless, it does help. Hang in there.❤

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hi Gena, glad to hear from you. I'm still having my moments of very bad times mixed up with some good ones. Who can figure it all out ? I certainly don't have the answers. I haven't been going to any grief support groups for a while now. I don't really know why, but I will try again soon , I think. God bless ...🙏🕊

[@kathypolomcak7760]

I remember all of them

[@mjadd]

Bless you, Len. I get it. I am now 140 weeks without my Herb and I cannot move any of his personal belongings on. I am with you on this journey.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello, mjadd. Thanks for your comment. I'm sorry for the loss of your dear husband.... I had to actually use my brain to figure out how long 140 weeks are. I guess I'm around 72 weeks... .today I went thru her old paper work for VFW. and the American Legion. She was a treasurer for many years in both. It was tough to have to throw out all her hand written notes ect, from these Many years...but I did, and I only cried a few times. Clothes will have to wait for a long time... God bless...👍 🙏🕊

[@pjones7012]

thank you for sharing. my wife passed from pancan in nov 2021. like you i have not yet gone thru her clothes.

[@patriciataylor1409]

I cleared most stuff out very early on. Put big framed photos away. That helped me a lot. ❤

[@patriciataylor1409]

Wishing you all good things in what you do. ❤️

[@MAvila744]

Hi Len, I had a stack of 45’s. I used to watch American Bandstand after I got home from school. We had a hifi that you could play 45s and what was the other? A 33-1/3? I would dance along with the kids on tv at American Bandstand. You could hold on to a doorknob and pretend you had a dance partner. Those were the days! The last 5 or 6 days have been a little rough. Prone to missing my husband terribly and crying. Just every day living is difficult because it is not the same. Your other half is not there. How can this be? I attended a prayer group at church last night and we began with a song which is played frequently in Christian music circles. ‘Shout to the Lord.’ You may be familiar with it. The tears started and I just felt like the Lord wanted me to surrender it all to Him. The Holy Spirit was touching me. I think about how all of us who have lost our spouse are making it through life. Who could have ever imagined the trauma? The worst pain in the world. Talking with friends and sharing on KZbin helps. We understand each other. My church family has been amazing. Most have not experienced the loss of a spouse but the good people that they are, support me in my grief. I would not be as stable without them and I am grateful to God that He has surrounded me with such wonderful people. I am tackling cleaning out the garage and giving away my husband’s summer clothing to those less fortunate. He would have wanted that. I am holding on to his winter bath robe. I can snuggle into it and take in the scent of him. That is such a comfort. Thanks for taking us down happy times with the 45’s. I remember you in my prayers. We need each other’s prayers and support. You sharing a video is so helpful because we can relate to what you are feeling. Every day is a step taken in our ‘new normal’ which will never be normal again. The challenge is to accept the ‘new normal’ and move forward as difficult as that is. God bless you, Len. Thank you for your videos and always lifting us up. May God help us all! 🙏 Mary

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Mary. It takes me awhile to reply to everyone sometimes. You have a lot to say about your journey. I think you could start your own channel. I like what you say. I have a dark blue bathrobe my wife wore on those cold winter mornings. It was mine originally. But she confiscated it years back. I now have it back in my possession. It is a strange but comforting feeling to look at myself in the mirror and seeing me instead of her in the reflection. I will keep this always near me because she loved it more than her own B robe. Shout to the Lord is another great praise and worship song on my list. Years ago I only liked the traditional hyms. But my wife listened to smile FM 24/7, and eventually won me over to listen to her music as she called. I still leaven the radio on 24/7, but down low at night. I still cry too Mary, nights are hardest for me. God bless you, and give you His wonderful peace and guidance...👍 🙏🕊

[@MAvila744]

@@lenandcindypresley....4830 Thank you for the compliment of starting my own channel. I choose to remain anonymous for personal reasons. I heard my husband’s voice calling me as if he were in the next room. I answered him. It was a reflex. Then I realized he was not in the next room! Powerful. He is with me and maybe even giving me the courage to keep going. How funny we both love bathrobes. It is the one item of his clothing that is special. It sounds like your bath robe is the same for you. I do not have a close relationship with most of my relatives. I am pretty much on my own but my parish friends are now my family. All the best to you, Len. We walk the hardest road in life but we know the ‘prize’ that is ahead. God bless you, Len❤️🙏

[@pattyd8480]

You ARE making progress! God is good!😊

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Yes! Thank you!

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

You will find your self maybe drinking alcohol alot it doesn't help it makes it so much worse on yourself please don't drink...

[@josephbologna2086]

You are such a nice man to say that you will pray for people that you don’t even know and you helped me a great deal. Hi, it’s Joanne from Jersey. Yeah it’s getting tough now. It’s a year and two months. I’m stepping into a new kind of grieving. Good thank you so much and God bless you. Keep making your videos. I look forward. To seeing you

[@cindyandlenpresley...6118]

Hi Joanne. It's good to hear from you...I have been busy with cleaning and sorting out all our stuff. Finally. It isn't as easy as it sounds . The new grieving experience is shared by many. Hard to explain it. I googled your area one day, and it looks like a nice place to live. I hope you guys are doing well. God bless... ☝️🙏⚘️

[@patriciataylor1409]

❤

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

One more thing befor I go...keep on talking to her she can here you and see you look for signs from her she will send you some if you believe..God didn't take her from you this world did...by Rob

[@sherryclingenpeel9304]

I remember 45s good times. My husband made flatbed to..sure miss my man. Can't wait to see him again. I'm gonna hire a auction company to clean out his pole barn..so daunting.

[@clarencehogrefe1220]

So very True.

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

It so hard @@sherryclingenpeel9304

[@patriciataylor1409]

I like Immortality Celine Dion ❤

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

I'll check ✔️it out .thanks

[@josephbologna2086]

Hi Len it’s Joann just wanted to say hi it’s nov 30 wondering how your doing iam feeling more depressed now I can’t take the holidays Christ was born n that’s the most important thing Everything else is dose not matter anymore Even though I have a lot of grandchildren but I see them it’s nice there right now. It’s so miserable I’m so Alone just wanted to share my feelings with you and I want to know how you are doing. God bless you len And Cindy, your beautiful wife❤

[@Kaytha.57]

Hello 👋🏽 Len, Righteous brothers- Uchained melody to me is such a special song that I dedicate to my very special ppl son & husband. I long to be reunited. I wish we didn't have to go thru this. Grief sure is a very dark place in the beginning. God makes sure to pull us out of that horrible place. Only time. But even that our hearts are broken 💔. Just pushing forward and trusting God. Take care sr len

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello kaytha, Good to hear from you. They don't make music like the good old days for sure. There are so many good songs , and so many memories to go with them. Thank God for those precious memories. Take care, God be with you, closer everyday...🙏🕊👍

[@Kaytha.57]

Hello Len, thank God for beautiful memories I always have you in my prayers. Today is sad news for me. I received a call a couple of hours ago. my baby brother is in icu. Please pray with me for him. I am here with a heavy heart. He was mom's favorite. I'm praying hard. He's still so young still. Just had emergency surgery. Thank you Len God bless.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

@@Kaytha.57 👍 🙏💕

[@Kaytha.57]

❤ Thank you Len

[@Kaytha.57]

​@lenandcindypresley....4830 0:03 Hi Len, as you know my baby brother just passed 2 days ago. I have been feeling so much grief. Oceans of waves come... I'm glad I can vent here with your grieving channel . Trying not to be a burden bc I know your grieving yourself. I dedicate him a song, ( Witney Houston) I will always love you ... I'm a zombie walking around and feeling frozen. So many emotions 😪. God bless you, your ppl here and I hope God will send a sign I desperately need. 🙏 Grief is real but I know Heaven is real. I think I had a wedding anniversary yesterday if it was 21. Heaven has my husband, son and so many more of my ppl. There should be a phone to call. Guess we just have to wait our turn on that. Thx a million for you and your channel once again.

[@lizgreco3611]

Len, always a lifting video, 19 months for me , isn't any easier, but I do believe more than ever, they send us signs, I know I received them, do you have a website I could send you a picture of what appeared on my car, tried on this website but failed, always praying for our hearts Liz Greco

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Liz. Good to hear from you.... I'm still having my good and not so good days and moments. I don't expect that to end anytime soon... You asked about a web site, I'm pretty low tech. So I only have this and a Gmail. I've only shared this with a few, because I never look at it or use it except for the V.A. I may not be able to respond quickly but I promise I'll try. ([e-mail]) . That's all I can do...God bless my friend...👍🙏🕊

[@janicemcantyre3360]

Hi Liz, It has been 19 months for me also. For some reason the second year been harder in ways. What family I had left and some friends don't text or call anymore. Think they think my grief should be gone. They just don't understand that your spouse you lost was part of you. Part of me missing the day lost my Charlie. I do see people in a "GriefShare" group monthly at a restaurant. Helps a little to be around people who understand. Also actually laugh with these people! Our only daughter misses her dad so much. You think my family and friends would understand, but they don't. Feel so alone at times. I am sure everyone on this site struggles with this. I try to keep busy, but hits you when not. I continue to pray to God for strength, and he definitely has helped me.🙏 I am hoping this terrible heatwave in Texas lifts soon so can walk in the park again! Nature does help your mood! Praying for you and hope you have a blessed week!❤🌻🌻

[@tessurtado5474]

Im glad you are doing better i see your hidden loss and sadness still but you put on a pretty good mask , how are you really doing after you are done video recording? Is it still crying and freaking lonely or are you really doing better , i know i lost Gary not even 2 months after Cyndy so i am just wondering are you doing better , will i in 2 months because its just as bad today as 3/31/22 love to you Len i hope u are doing good ❤

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

Hello Tess, it's always good to hear from you . Yes, you are correct. The hurt is here to stay. I could talk all day about what it feels like, but I still have no answer as to why it continues to dominate my thoughts every day, all day all the waking hours of night. Has it gotten better? Yes and no... Yes, in some ways and no in others. I think it will never leave me , but for a moment here and there. I miss someone to hold at night , someone who tells me about their day and will listen intently to mine. I could go on and on here about what I miss, but you already know what I know. I'm sure you have the same feelings, maybe even more, much more. I remember your story well. I don't forget those pictures I took in my mind about how it ended for you. Your last goodbye. I have many such photos of those who have commented here, etched into my minds image of the story of how they became a friend to hear and to listen to as they release a portion of their grief unto others who share in their pain. Our grief will aswage itself in time, but it will never fully disappear from our hearts. It seems to be harder now than the 1st year. I do understand this , I have put all the firsts behind me now. Now I feel the weight of it all ,the complete realization that I'm alone, as all my family were also taken with cancer/covid... I'm starting to return to grieving all who have departed just before my wife, who was the last to go once again... . .I try to hide my grief by staying away from others who really don't get it. That is one reason I can speak here openly about this world we now find ourselves forced to live in. A world not of our choosing. The one thing I can truly say has been my rock of support...is my faith in God's promises . I will see that beautiful woman again. I don't like waiting too long, but I'll wait as long as necessary if that is what it takes. May God give you and yours a blessed day,, every day...🙏🕊🇺🇸 Your friend len...

[@janicemcantyre3360]

Len, Your comment about missing Cindy at night and not being able to hold her, rings so true for me also. I miss Charlie holding me and just talking about our day, watching the news together etc...Not much family left, but have my daughter Emily. Praying she will find a good man like her father someday. That would give me so much joy! God Bless 🙏🕊❤

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

@janicemcantyre3360 hi Janice 👋. Yep , (grief), it's here to stay, with an on and off switch that doesn't work right,,, usually... ... I pray things are going well as can be for you and your daughter. God has a plan for Emily, just like he did for us . May His plan find the right match for her thru Him. He knows best , He doesn't make mistakes. I'm happy you have her near you. It's a true blessing to have you and your daughter together at this time. Having no family is no fun. God be with both closer each day...👍🙏🕊

[@janicemcantyre3360]

Thank you Len! You have been a good friend and helped me through some bad days! The second year harder than the first I have found. Have a blessed week! Hope your cats are well! God Bless🙏🕊🐈💕

[@tessurtado5474]

Becky I lost my husband on the same day same year at 48 years old to a brain aneurysm how are you doing

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

Amy went the same way ....2.22.22..