Mama goose, I love happy endings-it is so kind of you to share your journey. I think this fits:

"The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain." — Kahlil Gibran

I remember your (screen) name- and am so happy to read that your long and winding road has ultimately been pretty blessed. So nice for you to update and I hope you'll stick around.

Very nice to see your name, you always gave excellent advice (which I’d love to be the beneficiary of for a coming kitchen addition), and many happy wishes to you!

What a blessing to find new love in the midst of adversity. I remember your screen name. I am so glad you took the time to post your update.

Mama goose, so happy to see you here again, and commenting in Kitchens with your always sage advice. You are doing yeoman’s work on the family front, and we are so glad you have found a sweet spot again.

Very happy to meet you mama goose.

I do remember your name. I sometimes wonder what happened to former posters who vanished. Thanks for checking in.

Mama Goose, what adversity you've made your way through! But you persevered. Your story brought me to such sad tears but I'm so glad that you took me back to happy tears!

Nice to see that you're back!

You’ve certainly had some challenges. Sounds like you’ve weathered them with grace and fortitude. Love that your story arc brings back a character from the early days and that y’all have found such happiness together.

How wonderful to see you post again!

So nice to see you again. You've certainly led an emotionally charged life for the last few years, Thrilled to hear you're remarried through all of the adversity. You are certainly keeping busy. May you both live long and happy and healthy lives together.

Hey Mama Goose! Good to see a familiar face, and even greater to hear that great things are happening for you. I'm sorry for the loss of your sister. A lot has happened. Keep us updated when you want to.

I do remember your screen name; it always made me think of nursery rhymes! What a journey you've been on and a gift to your sister and now your Dad. I'm sorry for your losses, but glad to hear you are doing well and have a partner to share it with. Welcome back!

What a lovely update! You found love and happiness in the midst of grief. Happy for you!

Wonderful update, wonderful news! My condolences on the loss of your sister, I’m sure you still feel that very keenly. ❤️

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. That is heartbreaking, and you must have been a constant source of support and comfort for her. It's wonderful to read the aftermath and how you've found renewed happiness and purpose in life.

Thanks for the update. Talk about full catastrophe living! You've certainly had a lot on your plate, but I'm glad things have worked out well for you despite the challenges.

I remember you. So glad you made an appearance and caught us up on your life. So sorry about your sister, but happy you found your new love.

You have had great sorrow and great blessings. Life asks much of us, but so glad for you for the joy you have now.

Thank you for checking in. Wishing you all the best and I hope you continue stay in our little corner.

Welcome back !

Mama Goose, I remember you well from years ago in the Kitchen forum (but can't recall my old handle back then!). Your heart-rending journey of loss turning celebratory is so touching. I hope you decide to remain active somewhere here again.

Wonderful to hear from you and your story of moving forward toward the light one step at a time.

I was Trailrunner back in Kitchens in 2007. c

Mama Goose! So nice to see a post from you. I remember you well from the Kitchen Forum. You were always generous with your ideas, and very creative with space planning solutions.

It sounds like life has been keeping you very busy with both heartache and joy. How wonderful about finding your old friend, new husband. And I am sorry to hear your sister’s cancer story. F### Cancer. I lost my brother to colon cancer last year, horrifically, only 4 werks after his diagnosis. I ache still and I know you must as well.

Thank you so much for the update.

I remember your screen name also. Welcome back Mama Goose. I'm very sorry you lost your beloved sister. Where there is great love, there is great loss. She was blessed to have by her side.

I'm so glad to hear you found love and happiness again.

Thank you all, very much. It's nice to see familiar faces and to meet new members. I don't know if you'll recall when I posted about my first husband's sudden passing, one of our daughters and her small son had moved in with us when she and her husband separated. Having them here, and having the GW community, helped me get through the devastation of his loss. My sister and her husband also made a special effort to help me with emotional support and with anything I needed when I had to finish our DIY kitchen remodel without my husband. My sister and our mother were especially close, so when Mom passed away, I think I became more of a mother figure to my sister.

My daughter eventually remarried and had another son, while continuing to live with me, but then after a few years, she and her husband bought their own home nearby--but not until after the covid lockdown. My other daughter had moved back home during covid so that we would all be in the same household, and so she could help with the boys. So, for a few years my life was full of activity, then the children moved on, my sister was gone, and I think my feeling alone was what allowed me to consider another relationship. The 'stars aligned' for both me and my new love, and because he'd kept in touch with my father over the years, we knew what was happening in each other's lives, even when we were both living in other areas.

Thank you for the welcome back!

I also remember your screen name. My condolensces on the loss of your sister. Having only one sibling/sister, I cannot imagine. How wonderful to find love again. Your father is blessed to have you both caring for him.

I remember your screen name. Sorry for the losses you've endured. I'm happy that you've found a soulmate and remarried. Full circle...and thank you for the update.

Mama Goose I'm so sorry for your losses and very glad to hear about a happy marriage for you. I remember you from the Kitchens forum and that you were so generous with your time with great kitchen design solutions for problem layouts. Thank you for your update and I hope to see more of you!

Welcome back, Mama Goose! My deepest condolences on the loss of your sister. How wonderful that you have found a loving partner again, and that you are able to care for your father alongside him.

I've ready many of your old comments - I started gardening 3-4 years ago. You've helped me with quite a few issues along the way due to the advice/information in your old comments! I think you may have also directly helped me when I was having issues with a Japanese Maple tree around five years ago.

I am very sad to hear about the loss of your sister. I have three sisters - two of them have had breast cancer (not gene related). My oldest sister still has some concerns - I can't imagine losing any of my sisters.

It made me very happy to hear that you found a new love. At 53 yrs old, you still had a lot of life yet to live when you lost your first husband. I needed to read about a "happy ending" today - thanks for making me smile!

Thank you all for your kindness and inspirational quotes. I've always remembered a quote Queen Elizabeth II borrowed from an older source: Grief is the price we pay for love.

I'm not sure we were in the same forums but in any event. I am sorry for your losses, and happy for your well, I guess, gains! Welcome back.

Wow, what a story--thanks for updating us! I also remember your screen name and the good advice you always proffered.

You are so blessed to have found roses among the thorns. I am deeply sorry for your losses and amazed at your good fortune. I too have sisters and they are a treasure. I wish you many wonderful days ahead with your new love!

What a wonderful yet tragic story. I have maybe just started on kitchen table backthen. You are truely amazing to come through all you have, and have still made a happy life for yourself. Hope you can drop in more often. what a role model

Welcome back, Mama Goose. I’m sorry about the loss of your sister.

I am happy that you found another life partner and are relaxed and happy. Stick around!