As I watch this tonight, I'm waiting for the call from my best friend who is on hospice. She is not expected to make it through the weekend. I live 800 miles away and can't be there to say goodbye. I love you, Lynn.

@janupczak1643

Жыл бұрын

You've broken my heart. I'm so so sorry. I don't know you or where in this world you are, but know this for certain....I'm sitting in my bed thinking of you and sending love, hugs and I'm holding your hand. ❤

@ladyyaya6782

Жыл бұрын

My heart aches for you, I’m praying for you and your best friend, I hope someone is there with you at this time 💔

@tonimilstead5089

Жыл бұрын

I know how you feel. My best friend died from pancreatic cancer in late Nov after bravely fighting it for 19 months. We were friends for 36 yrs. I am heartbroken.

@claudiarobinson587

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry. I'm sure she will come wake you up to say goodbye.

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

saying prayers my dear friend...

Three years before the world “went crazy” I lost seven loved ones in one year. Recently I’ve lost four family members to stroke, sudden heart problems, and five friends have almost died of clots and strokes. I wish it got easier but it never does. Each death, each funeral or hospital visit is just as hard as the first one. What in the world 😢

I am 78 and have lost several people I’ve loved…losing my husband in 2019 was the worst and I still miss his presence every day. I’m grateful to friends who have “filled some of the gap” but no one can take his place. I haven’t moved on but I’ve gone forward. My husband was an outgoing person and when we met I was reserved, and through the years he gave me the confidence to be more outgoing. If I have confidence it’s because “he had my back” and now I have to stand up alone. When I get into a challenging situation I think of Alan and how he would react to the circumstances. Thinking about that and relying on my faith has helped me move forward for the past three and half years.

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I am so happy you are here! Happy Sunday Weekend...xxoo Susan & Dez

@ladyyaya6782

Жыл бұрын

It’s so hard to move forward when we lose someone so dear to us. I am so sorry for your loss ❤

@virginiaanderson8875

Жыл бұрын

Kathy - I have been two years without my husband and feel the same - it is the necessary forward but every day I miss him - we were together 58 years

@rrhines3151

Жыл бұрын

Immense condolences on the loss of your dearest Alan. I’m sure he must be so proud of how you honor him every day by consulting his wisdom and influence❤ A forever gift 💝

@barbiec4312

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. I dread the day as my husband is the dearest. Strength and love to you.

If, after we leave this world, only a single person loves us and remembers us the way you do Aris , then our lives have fulfilled their purpose. ❤

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Oh your dear words made me cry....good tears..thank you so so much......xxoo with gratitude, Susan

@deborahpellerito6117

Жыл бұрын

Wonderfully said

I probably shouldn't say this, but when I saw the look in Hal's eyes at 2:29, I said "Susan, he loves you. He really loves you." ❤️

@smiddleman2531

Жыл бұрын

Right?! "...the look.." Genuine.

@reneeraw6927

Жыл бұрын

I felt this immediately! He does love Susan. How could he not? She’s the real deal, inside and out. Also notice at 13:23 the “question” scene. Hal’s question to Susan and her response to him. I know, I know, I’m probably looking too close and reading way too much into this. But I’m intuitive and a psychologist so I just can’t help myself. They’re probably just very close friends and that’s all there is to it. But I’m not totally convinced. Either way, they’re great together.

My brother passed suddenly the end of August 2022. He gave me this one word of advice when our mom passed away. I asked him what do we do now? He said Live. He lived everyday of his life on his terms. Our sister passed away in December of 2022 after a three year battle with cancer. She lived every day to the fullest until the las two weeks of her life. She traveled, sold one house and bought a condo, rode a adult tricycle around her neighborhood, made new friends, was involved with her church, loved her boys and spent as much time with her only grandson Michael. I never heard her complain, or ever pity herself. So, my biggest piece of knowledge I learned, Live each day to the fullest.

Susan- I'm sorry about the loss of Eris. I know that I lost someone this week, too, but she was 98. I think since I turned 63, I have begun to wonder what will take me down and when? It's a strange feeling. I love your videos because they are so real. I know I'm not the best griever, but I try to travel as light as possible. Thank you for sharing the story about your friend. Bless you.

@katrinayusof7849

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lori. Yes I do ask myself that question too.

I'm glad you got the opportunity to find such a friend, Susan. Friends like that don't come along very often.

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I am so happy you are here! Happy Sunday Weekend...xxoo Susan & Dez

Hi Susan! I’m so sorry for your loss. I met an amazing man like that. Through him I found my voice. We use to sit and look into each other’s eyes and talk for hours. But I fell in love with mine. That was 25 years ago. The meaning of life is GOD. It’s having a relationship with the creator. It’s reading the Bible and finding out how much HE loves you. HE loves you so much HE wants to spend every day with you, and eternity too. To GOD you are someone special to HIM. ❤️

I totally relate to this video. I'm 65 and am astounded how much loss there has been. My heart is with you. ❤️

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I am so happy you are here! Happy Sunday Weekend...xxoo Susan & Dez

I can relate. I have lost elders, but recently I have learned that my longest running friendship is coming to an end. We dont know exactly when, but the sand is running out of her hour glass. At first, a year ago I was all about helping her to see that she could make a difference in her lifespan. But she only tried a little for a short while. The disease is progressing. I am swinging wildly from abject fear to anger, to constant prayer, to sadness and denial. But this is HER LIFE. SO... now I am just going to love and support her. And Susan gave me a great idea. I am going to create a journal as to why I love her, how I came to love her in our heyday and what she has taught me. We met in June 1975. I am targeting June of 2023...48 years of friendship ups and down. Periods of Estrangement. Reunions. Reconnecting. Doing Winterteur together. Cape May in August. Watching the snow fall on the Hudson River as we sat having cocktails at a Bar in Hotel Thayer at West Point, waiting to be joined by out fiancee's and listening to the BeeGees "How deep is your love." Magical times. Horrible times. Divorces. Children, family brokenness, laughter and so many tears. Sitting in her kitchen, Drinking Iced tea from Harvest Gold Tupperware tumblers while we smoked Marlboros and dreamed of going to other parts of the country and the world. These are some of what I wii write to her. So much to say, so little time to say it. Thanks for having this wonderful group of women where we can make a chain of holding each other's hands as well as our 💚💔❤🙏🌹🎵💙😘. Love to all.💗🎉

cherish Hal's friendship as I know you do...he's a good friend and is good company and a good looking man

@jodyanitawoulf2729

5 ай бұрын

My Dad was a musician in a big band long before I was born. One day when Dad was at work my mom & I heard my Dad on the radio. So surprising. I was quite young.

The most precious thing in life is having friends who care deeply about you. You are lucky to had Aris in your life. Cherish the moments with Hal.

Harry was my classroom assistant for 6 years. He retired last year and was looking forward to traveling with his wife and spending time with his grandkids. On December 23rd, he tested positive for COVID. On December 26th, he went into cardiac arrest and died on December 30th. Harry never took life too seriously. He always had my back in the classroom. He encouraged me not to work so hard and to retire as soon as I could. Harry lived life on his own terms and didn’t care what anyone else thought. Many great memories and laughs came to mind as I watched your video. Rest in peace. Harry! ❤️

What a completely lovely tribute to your friend. My condolences to you, Susan. I can tell Desi is trying to help you. Love to you both.

Wow, how excited you were and a great memory of when you were down your friend lifted you up by playing your music for 1 hour on the #1 station back in the day. A found memory of the kindness of your friend.

Loss of those who we love, created and shared memories with, can never be replaced. In 1.5 years lost 7 family members and one good friend. Most of them were younger than 65. I am heartbroken, and today would have been my 41 year old niece’s birthday. Life is hard, and I try to heal and make the best of my time on earth. I am in my 50s, and my kids are 24 and 26. My friend’s brother, who is 57, is expected to pass in 10 weeks. I did buy a travel trailer and plan to travel with my puppies and my bff.

@davisholman8149

Жыл бұрын

Please do that, MiMi. I am starting to look mortality in the face also. Still have some places I want to go…✌🏽😎🏙

@mimimalone548

Жыл бұрын

@@davisholman8149 Just came back from a 10 trip to Tucson. It is gorgeous there in the winter. I have a bucket list, which does not include air travel. My husband likes to fly, but he is not included in my thrift shopping and beading acrossed America via travel trailer tour. He would hate it. He can golf, play poker, fish and fiddle with his cars.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. He sounds like he was such a great, caring, talented man. Love to you and Desi xx

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I am so happy you are here! Happy Sunday Weekend...xxoo Susan & Dez

@kateg7298

Жыл бұрын

@@LittlePoet I hope that you have a wonderful peaceful Sunday with a little moment or two of joy. Don't forget to take care of you. x

You're the first person I thought about as I paid tribute to Aris on my Facebook page. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your immeasurable loss. He was a dear soul and something in the universe will never be right again because of this loss. I am so sorry, Susan.

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much...it was a long sad week...just seeing you makes me so happy!

@rebeccaasher9124

Жыл бұрын

I love to read psychology channels. This past week I read that someone said, “when you get past the initial pain 😮 😢 😊 you have the future to see them again! Right now I have more friends dead than alive.

@fridperon3670

Жыл бұрын

Dear Susan you were a good friend to him as welk.God bless you and Desi.

@fridperon3670

Жыл бұрын

lost an ex boyfriend who i cared for very much.He suffered towards the end.i reached out to his children to comfort them and help with some bills .miss him even though 20 yrs passed.

This is so beautiful on so many levels...in the past year I lost two friends, my uncle, my brother and very recently my mama. I have never loved another human being as much as I loved her. 💞🌺💞

Hi Susan! I'm so sorry for your loss ... each one hurts so much! When I saw the tile for this video, I read the title and I saw Hal's picture and i got so sad thinking it was going to be the loss of Hal! In fact, I'm so relieved I'll just say what I've thought a number of times! I hope you're taking Hal when you move! Y'all are adorable together! I don't understand how you and Hal met ... but I love your videos and you represent our age group so well! Love you and Desi and Hal!

I am so glad you would be staying in touch with Hal. He is very good friend and they are few and far between

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my beautiful friend! Happy Sunday!!!

Sorry for your loss, Susan😢 I do not handle well losing so many special people in my life. I’ve lost my best girlfriend from high school, she was my maid of honor. My significant other of over 33 years & just last night on his birthday his best friend, our friend, passed away. So many in such a short time. How ironic our talk tonight was about your loss & how you feel about losses. I cried. I feel we are friends & you just understand. Love Desi, he is a sweetheart. Ty for being here for us all❤️❤️❤️

I'm so sorry for your loss. My mother passed away a few days ago and the grief, emptiness and sorrow are very real. She truly was my best friend and I am lost without her. The world seems quite 'dim' now and I thank you for your words of encouragement in this video.

@dianaschoen4485

Жыл бұрын

Im so very sorry fir the lods of your Mama! Sending you much love and hugs during this sad time....🙏❤️

@mariaandcream

Жыл бұрын

@@dianaschoen4485 Thank you

@kristymarie6065

Жыл бұрын

So sorry ❤

I get where you’re coming from and what you’re feeling. My first husband, Stephen, died in Jan 2007 and six months later my mum passed away unexpectedly. I can honestly say I have never been the same since their passing. The loss of a loved one changes us. I remarried, not once, twice, neither of them lasted. One cheated and the other turned out to be quite cruel, mentally and emotionally, not a good recipe for a happy and successful marriage. I now live with the love of my life, Mika, an adorable Shih Tzu who taught me about unconditional love. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for her. I love her so very much. You could say she’s my happy ending, so to speak. She’ll certainly be a hard act to follow, not that I’m looking for one 😊 I cherish the good Stephen and I had and what we shared, and at times when I’m feeling lost and alone, I feel his presence, and that’s enough for me. Thank you so much for sharing ‘you’ with us, it’s not only respected and appreciated, it’s also beautiful and wonderfully interesting and exciting getting to know you. Until next time. God bless xx

@newnana9070

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your lost of your loving husband. Maybe you got remarried looking for the same kind of caring. So thankful for your happy ending❤️🥰

I attended the funeral today of a dear friend of mine. She was 92. She has been sick a while and I helped take care of her during these past few weeks. I will sure miss her so much. We had some good times together! She, as well as I, both love animals and she would adore your Desi, just as I do!! She had one cat and he is now living here with me and my two cats! lt is not easy losing so many. I see in the paper all the time where people much younger than we are, have died. My sister in law just lost her nephew and he was just 58. He got some kind of meningitis and got better, got worse, and then had a major heart attack, and his funeral will be on Valentine's day, so that families Valentines Day will never be the same. He had a wife, 4 grown children, and some grandkids. So sad. It's all a part of life, not a good part, but life. One way to look at it (to me anyway) is to look around at others, just like the people in Turkey who have lost everything, including all their family, in just a few seconds. So sad. I saw a woman the other day that I know, and she lost her husband and then just a few months later she lost her daughter, their only child. Her husband had been sick for some time, and I don't know what happened to her daughter, but the obit said she was surrounded by family when she passed, so cancer? Covid? I don't know. She does have some grandkids though. Susan, I am long winded, as you can tell!! Have a good week dear lady, and Desi too!!

@lindalou2616

Жыл бұрын

Dear Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. Aris seemed like such a great friend . Grief doesn’t go away - we just find a way to move on and treasure those memories. I lost my brother and best friend. I keep them alive by sharing there stories as I go through life. You are a light in my life, I wait for your video to go up every Saturday - you always manage to touch my heart and seeing Desi and his bow ties gives me a giggle . Wishing the very best for you as you move to your new residence .❤

This morning the first video I saw was members (friends) on a TV station talking about Aris. His impact and legacy he leaves behind. It brought tears to my eyes. He sounded like a very good person. Peace.

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for telling me this!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm 70 and my husband and I seem to be losing friends every year. Memories will keep them alive in our hearts. Each new grief reminds us to be thankful for those still with us and teaches us to treasure each other. Time is short - reach out - send a card - make a phone call. Live without regrets.

Wonderful video. Having just lost my sister four weeks ago and it has been so difficult. I can still hear her voice in our conversations, saying, "one day at a time".......and she never wanted anyone to be sad about her but rather joyous as she made it to Heaven. Indeed she did! I have lost eight friends/family in the past year and a half and it is enough to rip ones heart out but yet I remember all the good times and the laughter and to me they never are gone. Not from my mind, my heart, my loved ones always live, in the best place ever, in the heart/mind and memory! Blessings......have a beautiful week!

I'm a hospice nurse. I know that God called me to help families deal with their grief. My belief is that when this chapter (life on planet Earth)is over your next chapter begins in eternity. When my patients get very near passing I whisper in their ear to please tell my parents hi for me. I love your channel it's so beautiful and so are you.❤

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

oh you bring me to tears....so so sweet!

I am sorry for your loss, but I know he'll be proud of you for the rest of your life. You are beautiful, wise and talented in so many ways. Thank you so much Susan for sharing yourself.

My heartfelt condolences to you Susan. I am very acquainted with grief. An 68 yr old only child myself to a single mother, loosing her in 2016 at the age of 85 still leaves a hole in my heart and then my very best friend 2 1/2 yrs later. The list goes on.Thank God that he is also acquainted with grief seeing his only son being crucified for us, he understands and cares. My comfort comes from that assurance.

I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful friend. I'm not sure how I cope except to get up every morning and just put one foot in front of the other and walk it out. I have outlived all of my immediate family. Mother, Father , Brother and Sister. Hugs to You and Desi. He is the sweetest little fellow. ❤❤❤

This week I lost another friend and this one made me inconsolable because I not only cried for her and her family, I cried for everyone I know who is battling cancer right now. Two days later one of my youngest daughters best friends lost her daddy. He died suddenly and had no chronic illness. There’s been too many deaths in my life recently and I cried for all of them. So I guess I didn’t handle it well? I’m better now. The goodbyes don’t get easier. Sending you love Susan. This too shall pass for nothing stays the same.

@Lilygirl283

Жыл бұрын

You handled it like a caring human being...so sorry for your losses...

@susanfraase3750

Жыл бұрын

Vaccines

@ladyyaya6782

Жыл бұрын

It’s good to cry. It’s a way to express our grief and release the pain. I’m sad for your loss ❤️‍🩹

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Oh dear, I am so so sorry!!!!! You are such a lovely woman and I am so sorry you are going through this...

@suemillman8814

Жыл бұрын

But you did...you could have gone into not feeling.

That was a beautiful eulogy you gave your friend and some very good advice. You are a sweet soul. I have lived through the loss of my husband, grandson and mom. When I think of them I think of our love. Love is the greatest gift that lives forever in us.

Let them know while they are living, how much you love them. Even though they are gone, they live within our hearts forever.

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

oh wise words!!!

I can't say enough about this woman....what a beautiful person she is inside and out.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Aris sounds like he was a very interesting, caring, and talented individual. Last month, I just lost a cousin to pneumonia. She was only 55. She was the cousin my sister and I spent the most time with. It's a long story but years ago, her mom inadvertently gave my mom the push she needed to leave my alcoholic dad. Darlene had recently lost her job due to alcoholism. When she passed, her son revealed that she had earned her one month of sobriety. Why was she taken before she could earn her 2nd month, 6 month or 1 year pin? Loss is hard. Blessings to you and Desi from Midas and me.

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

You're so sweet Deb....oh this broke my heart....she was trying and making it! My love to you, Susan...xxoo

When you move you are really going to miss your friend ❤

@carolseven3802

Жыл бұрын

I’ve thought the same often.

I usually just simply cry…. let the grief come forth and embrace your loss in this moment. It is……… just that simple. The Simple Pleasures…. carry the deepest lessons. You have proved this today. And now I will embrace you with no words….. nothing to say but Amen my friend.

My condolences Susan. Losing a loved one or a friend is never easy. Within the last 5 years i’ve lost 2 Sisters and my Husband/ my marriage. Grieving a death is hard but so is grieving the loss of your marriage. Your words spoken tonight are so beautiful. I find strength in my work, taking care of my clients better. I love how you and Desi match tonight. ❤🌹

Susan, so very sorry for the loss of your friend Eric. You two had the kind of connections that is so special! So many of us are dealing with loss and grief. My ex-husband, father of my two children, passed away 6 months ago. We remained good friends after the divorce to raise our son and daughter in a healthy way. Then just two months ago the love of my life passed away. We were childhood sweethearts but our life together was just not to be. I am realizing at 74 I better enjoy each day of my life that ai have left. I have moments of sadness and still cry a little but I have children and grandchildren to love and enjoy, that has helped me during my grieving. Thank you for this video, you are like a best friend talking to me. Sending love to you and sweet Desi. ❤

I am so sorry for your loss It never is easy loosing someone we love. It sounds like he was an amazing friend. Thank you Susan and Desi!

What a beautiful remembrance of your good friend. I am 69 and feel like every time I lose someone dear to me it gets a little harder. I do believe we will be reunited someday and that helps me. My mom is 103 and still doing pretty well. She has seen her 7 brothers and sisters pass and most of her friends. I’m not sure how she handles that but I think it’s her faith in someday being reunited. Thank you for your videos. They always bring me a peaceful feeling and a smile. Take care.

Oh Little Poet, I am so sorry for the loss of your old friend! Its sounds like you were kindred spirits! I feel so much shock with people passing!! Shock and horror, and sadness! I'm reaching for acceptance, gratitude that they were in my life, and hope in the unseen! Love you Suzanne and Desi! Thank you for all you do for all of us as you share life's journey with us. ❤🙏🌈

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I am so happy you are here! Happy Sunday Weekend...xxoo Susan & Dez

I lost my husband in 2016 and miss him but I know he would want me to live my life and be happy. I’m very blessed and I’m very vocal about telling my family and friends I love them! ❤

As a 69 year old.. I journal my life events for my family. I keep pictures all over my apartment of fun times with family and friends. As a nurse that’s witnessed so much death I too think about my own mortality. I try to live each day to the fullest …laughing at myself or something I find funny … laughter is medicine for the soul. I try to find laughter in everything. Hugs to you and Desi… ❤️

I recently attended my 40th High School reunion and a group of us were remembering those friends who had passed away. There was a board with their pictures on it and it was so surreal. My other friend and I went to another friend's memorial recently. He had the best parties and he was so fun and warm.

Hi Susan. Your story about your friendship with Aris touched me and I'm so sorry for your loss. When music is so close to your heart and soul and then someone recognizes it and can totally understand and appreciate your gift, it is just the best feeling. I don't play, but I sang in a gospel quartet over 10 years and I really miss those days with my friends. I turned 65 this past December and hold every day as precious as I can. I look forward to your videos with Desi and Hal and your thrift finds. I know you are so excited to be closer to your grandson and family. Mine live in Florida about 5 hours away so we can only visit for now. Hope you have a very nice rest of your weekend and week.

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words...you understand...it's so hard to explain that musical bond...but you know

@davisholman8149

Жыл бұрын

@@LittlePoet What a unique name- Aris. I love it. So sorry, Susan.😢

Susan, I'm Sorry for the Loss of your Dear Friemd!! It Looks like you & Hal are Dating?? I lost my Mom 6yrs ago & my Dad 2 yrs ago. I grieved hard! Finally..I thought they want me to be happy !! They are Happy in Heaven! As time passes I cry Less,& I sense they are around me, the smell of Coffee, buttons, flowers & I say I Love you, Mom & Dad!!! Thank you Susan !!! Blessing to you!

This past year I have lost five acquaintances and it has really affected me a lot. Your video really was meaningful to me. I am 72 and I guess this is going to be a part of my life from now on. It's made me realize how important my life going forward is.

My best friend died last month. But I hardly reacted because in the last two years I've lost my husband and 6 other good friends. I guess when you enter your 70's you expect thaat your friends are getting old too. I'm 79 and only have a few left. Covid has made me a recluse and i hardly care about that. I am becoming aware that happiness, contentment is a matter of acceptance of circumstance as not important. Being happy is a matter of will. I am determined to be happy and I dwell on good things, not just memories but enjoying being present now. I am planting gardens, creating with painting and needlework, playing with my dogs, visiting the friends and family that are left, writing letters. Just decide to be happy.

You never lose a good friend because they are part of the story of your life .😊even if they are not in it anymore they are in your script.😊

Last year I lost 13 friends and family members. You are so right. Remember the good. Leave a legacy and live with dignity, and integrity.

Sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Yes it is hard when we get older and 2 weeks ago I lost my best friend my hubby of 51 years. We had wonderful times and hard times but I don't regret one moment of time we had together. I love your channel and words of wisdom and insights from coffee mugs.....LOL Love to you, your friends, Desi and RIP to your long time dear friend.....Blessings and looking forward to next week's video.

Six years ago I lost my husband. He was my one true soul mate. We were married for only 25 years. Still, it was enough love to fill a lifetime. Then last year in August I lost my dear sweet childhood friend after 53 years of friendship. During covid I've lost five close friends. Loss is hard but your right. Let's move on in our grief and celebrate the wonderful memories we have in remembrance of them. Love to you and Desi x ❤

Oh, Susan. Loss is never easy. We grieve, we remember, we take a step forward. He was truly an exceptional human being. He felt your pain when you were so low, and did what he could to make you ride up. Beauty for ashes. He was, and shall always be, a firm foundation that keeps your steps solid as you step forward. The memories you have of him, the glorious stories you are sharing with us, will live on eternal. Like your deep friendship love you both shared. I want to thank you for sharing these most precious memories, moments with us here. I feel very honored to have met this man through your words, description, the light that shines from you as you tell us of him. I will keep you in my thoughts as you heal from your grief, and step forward. Thank you again for sharing. This was a very special opportunity.

Thank you, Food for thought. Keeping the Happy Memories of a person you have loved is what Life is all about. I am 70 Yrs old and what I have learned in Life is to not hold grudes on the people who have done wrong things to me. There had to be something special about me and that is what they saw. Desi is so adorable

I don’t cry often but tears are slipping down my checks as I write this. I lost a dear friend recently. I was able to see her and hold her hands as she laid in bed, on hospice, and we said our final words to each other. And she looked deeply into my eyes and said, “Remember me.” She saw my tears, and some landed on her. I muttered, “Of course, I will always.” Since her passing, a few more friends have also died. Your tender video has helped me get in touch with my grief and feelings of anxiety. Thank you for sharing the tools you use to cope with losing your loved ones.

Hal is Hal-arious. Thank goodness for his light-heartedness and your friendship. I lost my husband when I was 39, and ended up joining a widows group. The members of the group became such good friends of mine. The lady who started our group just passed in 2022. She made such a difference in all of our lives, because we shared that common loss of our husbands who we dearly loved. Sorry to hear about your recent loss of Aris. I want you to know how much I enjoy your channel. You are a ray of light, Susan.

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I am so happy you are here! Happy Sunday Weekend...xxoo Susan & Dez

As long as Aris is in your memories, he will never be gone.

@suzannecampbell2260

Жыл бұрын

So true as long as you keep those you love. Deep inside your heart and never be afraid to speak of them. They leave on with you.🙏🦋🙏🦋🧚‍♂️💐💕

I’m sorry for your loss. I was also married to a popular radio DJ. I lost him to cancer a while back.

Sounds like your friend Aris was a nice person and friend. I'm sure he now has his Wings, I know you will keep him in your heart tucked away.

Having someone to talk to, such as a therapist, can be a lifesaver. Please don’t be afraid to reach out for help if you need it.

"Dear Suzy, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend Aris. I am sending you LOVE ❣️, LIGHT🕯️, & HEALING 🕊️🙏. The pain never goes away, you just learn to deal with it, the best way you can. God bless lovely lady & Desi"💋💕 🙏

I've been losing people since I was 12 years old. At 67, I still find it heart-wrenching. Many transitioned tragically, some unexpectedly, while others left me with the extraordinarily wonderous gift of 'knowing' and 'presence' in the moment of their passing! "Losing" someone dear has been a surreal and profound experience with each "loss" an opportunity beyond measure for me to reevaluate what "life" is all about. I've learned that it most certainly is not static, nor is it ever what I thought it is! Perhaps most importantly, I know what we call 'death' is never 'the end'. 💞

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

You are so wise...not even dearth can stop all that love!

Lost my husband at 61 years we had such a great life I smile at the life we shared one regret is I didn't make the apple cake I had 1 week shy of 41 years married and that is my regret. I have a new guy in my life and so much in life's lessons I embrace and am writing a new chapter and maybe going forward this time with no regrets only Love to share and trying to make this chapter another one of wonderful chapter memories! Love is the answer!

Oh my goodness! The main way I get through these losses, including 3 sisters, two brothers and several close friends, is to allow myself grieving time and picture myself safe in the arms of Jesus as he comforts me. Thanks for your content each week!!❤️🙏🏻

You are so right - honor those who go before us by being happy again.

Hi Susan and Desi! Grief is not easy for us, that are over 60. We think that we have a lot of time ahead of us, but when someone our age dies is when we realize that we have travel a lot and it has been good, but it hits like an arrow. We start to think, whom will I lose next. God help us and let us live up to when we are called. Blessing and have a safe week!

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much being here and being so kind..xoxo Susan & Dez

oh, Susan i grew up listening to Aris Hampers and all the DJs from WLAV FM . still listen today. RIP Aris.

Being 75, every week now I see acquaintance passing on. Memories remain in,our heart, forever💕 deeply condolences 💕

Every once in a while we meet someone who totally sees and understands us. It’s as if we’ve known them since the beginning of time. Those people are always with us and we’ll meet them again and again 🌈

I found you by accident and I’m so happy I did!! I turned 65 in January, I’m my husbands caregiver, he’s been battling cancer for 5 years and I see the downhill trend with him. Your videos have been so helpful to me in so many ways. There’s no time for me anymore, I rarely wear makeup or care what I look like. I lost interest in decorating my home, gardening, painting etc. I figured what’s the point anymore. I feel like I’m just waiting for my husbands life to come to an end while I take care of him and try to keep hope alive. But , your videos have inspired me to start taking care of myself again, I have to wake up very early to do that but I’m gonna try more often to care for my skin, my hair, etc. I’m sorry for your loss and hope I can deal with loss well too. Thank you and I will look forward to your every video!

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Well I love being found! Happy Sunday to you!!!

I’ve lost so, so many people. It is different each time. It was lovely to have you share. I turn To God and Jesus is my strength. Aris sounded amazing. My sincere sympathy.

What an excellent video! You have such happy memories of your great friend, but I am sorry for your loss. You will always have him in your heart, so he will be with you forever. Desi is so cute at the end when he is up against your face. Blessings to you Susan.

Thank you for sharing about your great friend, Aris ..... now that I'm a senior (can't believe it though!) I so appreciate what seniors have gone through and with such grace & dignity. They lose their mom & dad, siblings, spouses and best friends over the years and continue on. You're a beautiful soul for always sharing such personal feelings and stories :)

I'm so sorry, Susan. I lost my husband and two best friends within eight months. This was four years ago and I'm still not okay. Nobody will ever know me like those three did.

@karendegraaf1146

Жыл бұрын

So very sorry. Lost my husband and several longtime close friends, too. Hugs.

@jennyferguson5583

Жыл бұрын

My God Mom Kathleen used to call it; Mutual Admiration Society!❤️ I understand. We will see them again! Eternal ❤️Life

So sorry for the loss of your friend, cherish the wonderful memories and person he was.

This made me think of the life and loss of my Mom, best friend and childhood friend all wirhin 6 mos. of each oher in 2018 and 2019. How wonderful and sorrowful are the memories I have of our lives together. For me, the grief is still fresh. What a wonderful tribute to your beloved friend. When my best friend died, his brother put all of his belongings by the curb. He called me to invite me to take whatever I wanted. I rescued his Eagle Scout uniform and his framed recogmition, along with countless treasured items I could stuff into my car. His life was important and didn't deserve to be put on the curb. I now know his brother was grief-stricken and angry. So glad I have momentos of my best friend and the memories they bring. Thank you for this!

I only remember the good. The rest is irrelevant. Sorry for your loss, Susan. Aris looked like a great guy!

Im so very, very sorry Susan. Praying for you in your grief. Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories with us.....❤️🙏😇

I'm "SO" glad you're keeping Hal in our lives! I can see he genuinely cares about you and I love that! So sorry for your loss of Aris. What a genuine friend. 💜. I loved how Desi's bowtie matched your jacket!

Losing so many loved ones makes me appreciate family and friends I have left!

I am so sorry for your loss --- your friend Aris sounds like a wonderful, kind person. I felt so touched by your posting. How kind of you, too, to share your memories of your dear friend. I enjoyed hearing more about your singing career, with it's challenges and successes. And I appreciate your wise words on travelling light, and letting go of emotional baggage that just drags us down. I cannot share any advice on grieving, as my heart is still hurting from the loss of my parents, several years ago. But I do think that the passing of time helps. I talk to those two good souls sometimes when I'm alone. My main comfort is that I know their spirits continue to exist somewhere, in a place of beautiful, peaceful rest. Love and light to you, Susan, and to all here in this community of Little Poets. 💗

Susan, you literally stopped me in my tracks tonight with your heartfelt tribute to your friend Aris. What a lovely back story you shared about his giving and generous nature. It's obvious you both cared deeply about your craft and for one another. My eyes are filled with tears as I comment due to so many emotions going through me at present. The past 2 years of my life have broken my 💔. I have lost 7 people extremely close to me. My best friend of over 40 years gained her wings. Along with the loss of two younger brothers, my aunt, 2 cousins, my employer, and friend of many years. Plus, my beloved Yorkshire terrier MeKah, who saw me through the tragedy of it all. I felt shattered, lost, lonely, angry, and .... completely devastated all at the same time. Your words rang so true Susan in describing grief. There is no right or wrong way, and we all deal with it so differently. I sometimes think of the lyrics from Barbara Streisand as she sang.... " It's the laughter, we will remember, whenever we remember.... The way we were". That gives me comfort.... in my memories.... of loved ones I've lost. For it truly is the light and laughter in the hearts of those who have touched ours, that we remember most. At 69, I try to hold that thought because loss comes way too often now. May you find peace and comfort in all the good that Aris was to you.....and as always, thank you for sharing your beautiful soul Susan ❤️

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Oh dear, you have lost so many people you love....you have a beautiful loving heart and I cherish that you are here...

@DeborahLogan

Жыл бұрын

@LittlePoet I thank you Susan for your kindness, your loving heart and response to my post. I am so happy I found your channel and have referred many friends your way. You are inspiring, and I so look forward to our weekly visit. Hugs to Lil gang'sta Desi 🐾

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

@@DeborahLogan Oh you make me cry!!! Thank you so much for being so wonderful!

Susan, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and soulmate Aris. What a privilege to have had that level of kinship in your life for so many years. I read once that tears/grief is your heart overflowing with love for someone but having no one to give it to. I lost my parents the last week of January 2022. They died 4 days apart. It may sound odd, but the fact that I lost them together provided a strange sense of comfort. They were married for 64 years, and we always knew that they were holding on for each other. When Dad died my Mom insisted that she wasn't going to attend his funeral. We didn't understand-how do you share a life for 64 years, and not want a final goodbye? Perhaps she knew something we didn't because she didn't attend his funeral. She shared it.

@Elizabeth-arb22

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Patriciastern9430, I am so sorry for the loss of your parents. Reading your comment brought tears to my eyes. I can imagine how hard it was for you. My parents died in close succession several years ago, after 60 years of marriage. I understand your comment that their passing so close together provided a strange sense of comfort. My mother passed quickly, and my father had a difficult time coming to terms with the fact that she was really gone. He was heartbroken. May your heart continue to heal. 💗

@patriciastern9430

Жыл бұрын

@@Elizabeth-arb22 Thank you Elizabeth.

My dear you do not need to read that book on wisdom, you need to “write” a book on wisdom because you are overflowing with great advice and wisdom and kindness. God bless you and keep you, turn his face toward you and bring you peace ❤

This was a very beautiful tribute to Aris. It sounds like you've known him for the majority of your lifetime. Not everyone is so blessed to have such a wonderful friendship. I was blessed with my friend, Benjamin, who passed away March 19, 2019. He was just 41. We met Freshman yr of high school. When life took us in different directions, he said not to worry bc our love was eternal and nothing could get in the way of that. He was right. When life is rough, I remember the wise and simple things he'd say and it help set me straight. A world without him in it is still hard to fathom but he comes to me in dreams. We are so blessed to have known our special friends. Going through so much loss in recent years, I seem to have become numb. When my momma passed in August...I still can't cry. Other losses since there are no more tears to cry, so I write. The odd part is that though I am a writer, the numbness has crept into that expression as well. All that remains now is to just continue moment by moment and one day I may look up and see the sun shine once again. I am also blessed with my fur babies to love on which has been a lot of what keeps me going on hard days. Thank you for sharing Aris with us and opening your heart, raw and wide, to connect on that deeper level that we all long for these days. Visiting a cemetery, it's amazing how many died from the Spanish Flu. We can relate now. Speaking of coffee wisdom, I saw one today that said, "How do you take your coffee? Seriously. Very seriously. " I suppose we should pay attention 😆☕ Lots of love and hugs to you and Desi as your remember Aris while loving others close to you that much more.♡

@LittlePoet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing Benjamin with me....I am so sorry for your loss...it's not easy to lose the people we love..

I lost a close friend in November and had to put my dog of 12 plus years two weeks later. I think I am grieving both of them at the same time. It has been over two months and I am finally feeling better and getting back to a social life. I am grateful I had my friend in my life. She taught me a lot. My dog Teddy was one of a kind and I am not ready to get another dog. I would like a sweet boy like Desi. Maybe some day. Happy ❤ Day to you and Desi!

I am so sorry, for the loss of your beautiful friend, Aris. 🙏💞

He was so handsome, bright, and fun. I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my closest friend a week ago today. She was 67 and drowned while walking on what she thought was a frozen pond. I can't believe she's gone. We've been friends for over 40 years. A friend wrote on her FB page, "May her memory be a blessing."

Our lovely friend .... I lost my wonderful Mum in 2019. I have to have chats with her every day and I hear her in my ear at times when I have a decision to make or I'm just about to make a mistake ! The spirit of our dear ones are always with us and having lost my Dad too who was a very special gentleman (in both senses of the word) and who I adored , I rapidly came to the conclusion that the only way I could deal with the grief of losing them both was to think of them not being far away.....and always being in my ear !!! Tears never came easily when I lost either of them as I knew that was a precarious road to take, so I ploughed my energy into listening for them in every situation . Everyone grieves in their own way I know but this has been my way of celebrating my parents - think only of the joy the laughs the kindness and the love - the pain will ease and you can hear them clearly . They were great dancers, and I imagine them on some distant cloud - jiving to Glen Miller or waltzing to Strauss. I love your chats . Thanks for sharing your graceful life. Janice 👵 🇬🇧 xxx

"Travel light". What a great analogy! I so often see and hear the bitterness in middle aged and older people. That is what drives people away. The whole thing becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy. You are a lovely soul Susan and what a life you have led! You should write your autobiography. I would buy it. xx

I lost my mom years ago. My dad died when l was still a child. My husband passed before we were able to retire and my best friend went in 2020. I enjoy my time at this point with my cats and birds. I have a lot of plans like decorating my house, assembling outfits, doing crafts, writing. Living in Canada the changing seasons require planning. You have a nice life and many wonderful memories. And you have adorable Desi. And you have us.

You are so right in the answer to life, it really is simple and too much searching causes us to not see the present moments. I've found that forgiving everyone that's done me wrong, not always in person but in my heart, and remembering the good parts of my relationship with them, has freed me beyond words. Hanging on to the "wrongs" done to us only devours us from the inside out. I've forgiven ex husbands, family members, friends, etc and remembered the good times with those people and oh how my heart has healed. I'm so sorry for the loss of your good friend, but just keep the wonderful happy memories of him alive.

So very sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy, thank you for your videos! You are appreciated!

You said....."they are a witness of your life"!!! I so understand that statement! So sorry Susan for you loss! You could tell by his picture and what you shared what a special person Aris is. My Mama passed this last December and it dawned on me one day that the one person who seriously cared whether I live or die, is gone! This void just swept over me. I am so glad for you that Aris who really knew his craft and was filled with talent presented you to world because he saw such talent and didn't want the world to miss out on YOU! What a wonderful validation. God knew when you needed that praise! How wonderful! Love to you and Desi!🥰

First Susan let me tell you how 😔 sorry I am for the loss of your dear friend....many prayers....I have come to realize through many rough days and sleepless nights that whatever was bad/ wrong in my past is there....and I am HERE in the present moving FORWARD...for however long that is ,I do not know.. however...I will not allow that nightmare past steal one minute of joy I have now today with my Grand children!!! May you and your entire family be well ❤️‍🩹 and joyful 🥰!!!

The meaning of Life for me is simply…Love…as a noun and a verb 💕