After Lucy’s husband, Ron, passes, she moves in with her son and daughter-in-law until she feels strong enough to make her next move.
Things start off great, with Eve caring for her as she would for her own mother. But then, Eve gets too comfortable and throws all her chores to Lucy. What will Lucy do next?
Isn’t life supposed to get easier once you retire?
That’s what I always thought, but after my husband, Ron, passed away a month ago, nothing seemed easy anymore. The house we shared for so many years felt too big and too quiet without him.
The silence became deafening, especially at night when all I had were my thoughts and the empty spaces where Ron used to be.
I couldn’t stand being alone in that house, so I made a decision. I asked my son, Connor, if I could live with him and his wife, Eve, for a while.
Connor didn’t hesitate, bless him.
“Of course, Mom. Stay as long as you need,” he said.
His voice was warm, and it was the first time in weeks I felt any kind of relief. I was grateful that they opened their home to me. I couldn’t bring myself to say it, but I just didn’t want to be alone anymore.
I missed Ron more than I could put into words, but I knew I needed to keep going, one day at a time.
When I moved in, I made sure not to become a burden. I rented out the old house and handed Connor the rent every month as a contribution.
“Mom, I don’t need your money,” he said. “Really. I want you here!”
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