falconbrother
North Carolina
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My wife of 37 years and RV partner passed away. She and I loved to load up the dogs and go camping. We started in a van camper in 1987.
In 2017 we went together to CW and bought a new travel trailer together. That was the first new rig we ever bought. The plan was to finish her puppy's championship in the AKC and then enjoy the camping. Now none of that will ever happen.
Now I look at that RV and I don't feel any interest in RVing at all. It was fun because it was us.
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Crowe
Merrimack, NH
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So sorry to hear of your loss.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be Douglas Adams
RV-less for now but our spirits are still on the open road.
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naturist
Lynchburg, VA
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Oh, man, I’m so sorry for your loss.
I know you are missing her so much, and scant comfort that it is, my reassurance that things will get better is still offered. I’m sure she would want you to carry on, and live fully all the rest of your days.
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Lwiddis
Cambria, California area
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I am so sorry for your loss. I counsel surviving partners frequently and advise that you make no rash decisions RE camping or anything else.
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RetiredRealtorRick
St. Augustine Beach, FL
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So sorry for your loss. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace.
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toedtoes
California
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My condolences. I agree with Lwiddis not to rush into any decisions. You may end up enjoying the memories when you take the trailer out. Or you may find another activity that you can use the trailer for.
Just take the time to mourn for now.
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Both born in Morgan Hill, CA to Irv Perch (Daddy of the Aristocrat trailers)
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pianotuna
Regina, SK, Canada
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Please take time to heal. I feel and understand your feeling of "nothing". At least she is no longer in pain.
Regards, Don
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dedmiston
Coast to Coast
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I think this is everyone's worst nightmare, to work so hard towards our dream retirement and then lose the partner whom we've loved for so long and built the dream with.
My heart goes out to you.
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jdc1
Rescue, Ca
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Time will heal your soul. Hopefully you have family and friends close by to fill the void from her passing.
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Tennessee
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It happened to me a few years ago and we had a trip planned. Inside I knew she would want me to take it so I packed the dogs an went on the two week trip. It was hard at first but then realized it was the right thing to do; for both of us. I am able to relate to your situation.
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