Saturday, March 15, 2025

The First Week

 

Good morning friends! This past 7 days I have been ill. It started with toothache, then a major infection which completely exhausted me. I am now recovering and wanting to get back in touch with you all. 

It reminded me of what it was like when my wife Leni died, and after the funeral. That first week I was running on adrenalin. I was in shock. Talking to the funeral home, deciding on a casket, making lists of people to contact. Writing the death notice, arranging for a service, talking with a minister, making the calls. Getting background music for the funeral. Getting copies of the death certificate, unblocking accounts in Leni's name. Getting the house ready for visitors, visiting Leni at the funeral home. Then the funeral, lowering Leni into the ground. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. The well-wishers, the meal with friends. Saying goodbye to family. Finally, silence. I quietly collapsed into my grief. Alone.

If this resonates with you, I can help you. I have been in your shoes. Not a perfect fit, each of us is unique. But I understand your feelings. I have walked the walk.

I can help you cope with what you are experiencing. There is hope. Click on this link to arrange for a free exploratory call.

See you on the other side!

Sincerely,

Gerry van der Wende 

P.S. I look forward to talking with you. Click the link below to get started. 


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