"Janeo, Thanks for the information about the tickets.  I'm so sorry to hear that your mother-in-law passed away yesterday. How are you holding up?  Debbie"

"Harold,  I agree with your assessment that days are much different than they were before.  Everything is much different than before. Since I cannot have the old normal, I am going to have to discover a new normal. We are all in this…"

"Harold, How are you doing? The experts say that there are 5 necessary steps of grief, including anger. It might not be pretty but it might be an important step.  Hugs and good thoughts are with you this evening.  Debbie"

"Chuck, Your post resonates with me.  Please know that I was not able to use that word until recently and only with telephone solicitors and The Washington Post.  I think you are strong.  We are each strong in different ways.…"

"Marsha, Thank you for sharing your thoughts.  Please know that you are my friend even if the friendship is long distance.  Although we can't take a walk or invite each other over, we can have virtual get-togethers.  Each of us…"

"Marsha, Thanks for your response and thanks for understanding.  Your telephone response makes me smile.  It is comforting to know that my friends here share similar experiences. I lost it with a newspaper today.  My husband loved his…"

"Marsha, Like you, I recognize now that I was in shock and continued to remain in shock until just recently. I heard my husband's words as I prepared for his services.  He told me "Soldier on, this is a Command Performance." I was…"

"Marsha, Those songs are beautiful and full of meaning.  I am glad that you and your husband found the strength to have that conversation.  I hope that knowing his wishes gave you added strength and consolation during a time of immeasurable…"

"Janeo,  It is so sweet of you to offer to check with your son about ticket availability.  I just looked and there are tickets available.  He is also going to be performing a few miles from me at a later date.  I think that I…"

"Chuck, I am so glad to read that you laughed.  Laughter is good for the soul.   Good for you for lovingly placing Larry's loved sweaters into bags and blessing someone else with these beautiful items through your generous charity.You…"

"Dear Carol, Thanks for posting this beautiful quote.  Our souls are connected and never to be torn asunder. This is what helps me get through each day.  Debbie"

"Chuck, You are such a dear soul.  Your post resonates with me.  I share your gut reaction.  I know that my husband would be lost without me. I took care of him as his health began to decline.  I instructed him to find another…"

"Dear Harold,  I hear you.  My brain gets this.  My professional side continues to get things done.  I am uncomplicating the life that we once shared.  Stress is being reduced.  This is always a good thing. My heart…"

"Janeo, Are there any tickets left?  My dear husband passed away on 7/22/15.  We love(d) Josh Groban.  I'd love to be there with you to enjoy his concert and hereby nominate your son for son of the year award for making this…"

"Marsha, Crooked halo or not, you remain my angel.  Josh Groban is an amazing talent.  I utilized two of his songs when I compiled music to play during my husband's repass.  Despite being a fan, I don't recall ever hearing…"

"Pete,  How are you doing?  I am so sorry that you are facing these difficulties.  Prayers and good thoughts continue your way. Debbie"