Six Word Memoirs on Life Stories

jl333 says,

I expect you to soar high while flying solo. You've got the wings for it. Hang in there...and besides, you have an entire village here with you

Dragonflower says,

Really like your hat!

jl333 says,

I commented before the backstory. Lovely photo. Here I go crying again.

DynamicDbytheC says,

You and me both. I loved his legs and a few other parts as well. But we would have to turn the photo around for you to see what I am talking about. Ironically, he looked exactly like this to me when he was in Hospice weighing 100 pounds. Love really is blind.

jl333 says,

Thanks for sharing

ShellDeFelice says,

I'd say something but it would just be blubber through the tears.

Dragonflower says,

I keep forgetting to buy Kleenex at the store, so I'm using the other tissue again. My poor nose! I know exactly what you mean about him looking the same to you throughout it all. He is a pretty handsome guy! His heart is what never changed throughout his illness, so that is what shined through for you. 50 is way too young. But so glad you had so many wonderful years together and that you found such a prince of a man And that you could share the passion of biking with him, and be able to keep up with him (or vice versa). It is easy to see in this photo his loving nature. Thank you for this nice photo. Thank you for you. Thank you for sharing James with us.

ba_miracle says,

Puff plus people or all this weeping will chafe your noses :-(

You guys look perfect.


































































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NumbrOneAunt says,

thanks for sharing this photo - it's great! re: bar set too high, i hope the memoirs and comments here on SMITH haven't made you feel like you're under pressure to behave a certain way or live up to some kind of standard. i feel confident in speaking for all when i say that such was never the intent. you've suffered a deep loss, and WHATEVER you need to do to get through each minute, that's what you do. we'll support you as best we can.

JAD says,

So fit for one another.

L2L3 says,

Never a more priceless MOTD.

jl333 says,

Yes, this was MOTD worthy

P.Laudato says,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Though you may be going solo, please know you are never alone . And your eloquence is inspiring!

DynamicDbytheC says,

NumberOneAunt, I feel no pressure from the memoirs and comments. James and I always "did it our way" without regards for others standards. I was just looking forward to the beautiful life we had ahead of us and realized he won't be joining me for that bike ride into the senior years. He was a very amazing man.

three-monkeys says,

I have been sobbing through your memoirs and catching up. I had no idea...I have been too busy in my own insignificant bubble, I guess. I am so, so sorry for your loss and simultaneously so admiring of your profound love. My thoughts and prayers are going out to you and a warm hug as well.

KharisJo says,

What a beautiful photo - thank you D for sharing it.

Dragonflower says,

So, where are the bikes in this photo? Did you take your own bikes with you on the plane? Or did you drive back there? Are the mountains steep? It is such a lovely photo, I just want to know more.

DynamicDbytheC says,

Bikes probably propped next to a tree, together of course. We have bike boxes and James did all the bike packing. We took our own bikes on most trips and would fly with them (ching ching for the airlines). The mountains were what our bike guide called, "stingers." Steep and frequent but not long, slow gradual "climbing" like the Canadian Rockies. This was to be our final bike adventure together.

three-monkeys says,

P.S. I should also mention that since I live in Virginia, I know those mountains from DRIVING them, not biking, and I don't know how you two did that! (Of course, judging from both your leg muscles, I guess I do know how you did that). Those sort of physical feats are not in my realm, but it says a lot about the life you led together.

Dragonflower says,

Nice, nice memories. I am so in awe that you did all this together. Were you a bike rider before you met him? Just saw the photo of James in Paris too (in another memoir). What great, fun adventures you have had!

DynamicDbytheC says,

DE. Yes, I was into riding when I met him and rode with racers on their "easy" recovery rides. Racers are so competitive and it is difficult for them to ride easy especially when other riders are on the road. So by riding with a recreational rider and a girl, they could keep it mellow and not "chase down" every rider in their path. James did inspire me to take my riding to another level when we started touring/traveling with our bikes. We have biked CA coast, Ca wine country, Utah, Oregon, Moorea (small Tahiition island took one day), France (twice/deux fois), Blueridge Mountains of Virginia (home of the Believe hats), Spain (just James), Wisconsin and the Canadian Rockies.