Most of the things John talks about being a problem for fulltimers are things that have convinced me to go back to full timing after being tied down for 30 years in a so called RV Resort. I have a family doctor, If I need anything more than just getting a prescription renewed, I have to go to the emergency room anyway. And, all those service people I thought I knew and could trust seem to want to rip me off every time I call them for something. If I call a service person, they might get around to my place 3 months later. Anyway my wife just passed away this after noon. She's been in a nursing home for 3 years so now she won't have to suffer any longer. And now I have no more reason to stay here in this resort where I have all the problems of a stick and brick. I'll see you all on the road as soon as I get all the legal problems taken care of.

You have our sympathy, IYQ.

Good luck and best wishes as you move forward and return to the road.

IYQ, I'm sorry for the loss of your wife, and for the suffering you've both lived with for these past years. As my own personal friend and medical doctor wrote to me after I lost my husband, "your job now is to enjoy life to the fullest'... I hope you can get out and enjoy your travels, now that your responsibilities are only for your own well-being. God Bless you, friend,
Lee

....if you survive the loss of a husband or wife and are still in good health-it is time to do what you have always wanted....there are too many reasons to list here-but, get a packing and go as soon as you can....letting go takes time and you might as well do what you want while time cures all.....grief takes only time/keeping busy to pass-doesn't seem to be any other way.......geofkaye

May God help you through your sadness, steer you clear of the legalities and get you back on the road.

I agree with you 100%. Getting out on the road, experiencing fresh faces and places, may help reinvigorate your spirits.

Good luck to you.

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Originally posted by IYQ:
. Anyway my wife just passed away this afternoon. She's been in a nursing home for 3 years so now she won't have to suffer any longer. And now I have no more reason to stay here in this resort where I have all the problems of a stick and brick. I'll see you all on the road as soon as I get all the legal problems taken care of.

My sincere condolences, IYQ, my prayers are with you. Welcome to your new home with the SKPS. I found my SKP home under the same circumstances as did you.

Welcome back, IYQ.

All of us who have someone who is a true life partner will face this one day, or our partner will. Loss is the price that we pay for having had the privilege of loving. It won't go away but it will get better and I'm sure that "she" is watching and approving of your new plans. Do come back and keep us posted as you join us on the road.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Hugs,
Kellie

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Loss is the price that we pay for having had the privilege of loving

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Man, what a POWERFUL and TRUE statement.

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Originally posted by Kirk:
Loss is the price that we pay for having had the privilege of loving.

I think of this when I get frustrated with Dave. We started dating each other when we were 17 and have been together ever since. When one of us loses the other life will be very different indeed! All one can do is keep on keeping on as I am sure, IYQ, you will do as well as you can. I'm sorry your time to do this has come.

Linda

Sorry to hear of the loss of your love. A terrible experience most of us at one point will have to face.

When the day comes for us, we'll at least be able to fall back on our belief that any separation we experience will be temporary and we'll be united soon enough when we are both with our Lord.

Now is the time for you to grieve and prepare to continue living. I know my wife would want me to enjoy my remaining years, I would want the same for her.

Thank you all for your kind words. I will be back out on the road just as soon as I can. I'll probably spend this winter in Livingston getting to know what being an SKP is all about. One of my priorities is to get back to Northern Ariz and Southern Utah to Photograph the 4 corners area. Then maybe next spring spending a little time in the Calif/Oregon Red Woods. I actually feel a little relieved now that my wife has passed on. I have visited her every morning for the past three years in the nursing home and the hadest part was watching her suffer and not being able to do anything about it. My tears will dry soon in the southwest's dry air.

While I was sorting through some old books getting rid of the junk we collected over the years I ran across this poem that my wife had put between the pages of a note book.

MISS ME - BUT LET ME GO

When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room;
Why cry for a soul set free!

Miss me a little - but not too long
and not with your head bowed low;
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss Me - But Let me Go!

For this is a Journey we all must take
And each must go alone;
It's all a part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss Me - But Let Me Go!

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BJE, can you share the title of the book you mentioned, I would like to get a copy.
Thanks all,
Bob

I am so sorry for not responding sooner. The title of the book is "Complete Guide to Full-Time RVing - Life on the Open Road" by Bill & Jan Moeller. You can find it on Amazon.com

The poem your wife placed in the book you found is just beautiful, and the words so true. I'm sure you will keep that poem nearby and re-read it every time you need a boost. I believe it was no accident that you found it.