Dottie Riley

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Name:: Dottie Riley
Location:: Brandon, FL
Birthday:: 01/19
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My sister is still here with me so I do not have as much time to visit, but I have no doubt after she leaves tomorrow I will spend more time here. I still cannot be alone, and you, my virtual friends, stand between me and the void. I still have my volunteer activities and my art. I am coping by not thinking (about Tod) or feeling. I cannot imagine that with all I have survived, God would allow me to endure this too.

Enough of morbidity. I finished my woman feeding the pigeons. Painting keeps me sane.

posted on June 20, 2008 6:37 AM ()

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Dorothy, you know you can call me anytime... anytime and I mean that. And if you get my machine I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Your painting is very, very beautiful. I call you soon!

comment by artisticgypsy on June 28, 2008 11:35 AM ()

Oh crap. Now I know what you're going through. What a devastating blow. I'm SO sorry.

comment by solitaire on June 22, 2008 6:42 AM ()

I must have missed something when my computer crashed. In any case, hold on! Life's a precious thing. I'm with you in spirit.

comment by solitaire on June 22, 2008 6:36 AM ()

((((HUGS))))

comment by marta on June 20, 2008 5:32 PM ()

Beautiful painting..

comment by ekyprogressive on June 20, 2008 11:55 AM ()

comment by tracy on June 20, 2008 11:45 AM ()

What a beautiful painting! You are so talented.
I have no question that you are being one of the bravest people I know. Youhave been through such a difficult situation. I am thinking so much about you and sending positive energy your way.
AJ

comment by lunarhunk on June 20, 2008 11:39 AM ()

elderjane may a good comment and she is right.
The painting is very nice.Do not give this up.
This is going to take some time.Keep busy.
But do get out and enjoyed the life there.

comment by fredo on June 20, 2008 10:18 AM ()

Any coping mechanism is good right now. Love the painting and know that you have our total support. We are here to listen, to rage at and to share your tears.

comment by elderjane on June 20, 2008 9:14 AM ()

Dottie, when you feel up to it you may want to check into a grief support group in your area. Being around others who understand your pain and can help you with the grief process. *hugs tight* Keep painting...it's beautiful. We are here if you need to talk or just a shoulder to lean on.

comment by elfie33 on June 20, 2008 7:39 AM ()

I like the finished painting, very nice! we are here for you, whenever you need us. we will not let you be alone.

comment by elkhound on June 20, 2008 7:24 AM ()

Dottie then please KEEP painting!!!

Minute by minute hour by hour will eventually turn into weeks and months....Do what YOU need to do... take extra special care of yourself Dottie!!! I am so happy to know your sister has been there with you this week!!!! I know it is a difficult time right now for you Dottie, but we are here for you day after day...you just let us know what you are needing!!!

comment by darkstar on June 20, 2008 6:56 AM ()

Dottie, the painting is beautiful. I hope your pain eases as soon as you are ready to let it. I wish I could say more or help more, but I can't imagine in the slightest what you are going through. Stay strong.

comment by shesaidwhat on June 20, 2008 6:52 AM ()

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