First Trip/Last Trip

[Beverley_Ken]

Last week I took the last RV trip of the season, which was also the first of my new life.
At the end of September, Beverley, my wife (2nd time for both of us) of 33 years unexpectedly passed away.
The last week of October was forecasted to be good weather in Southern Ontario, so I decided to take the MH out for one last trip of the season. I went to the KOA in Niagara Falls until they closed the gates for the season last Thursday. Too quiet, last night there were only 4 campers left.
It was a very emotional trip, too many good memories. Just realizing that the co-pilots seat and the other half of the bed were empty. We are retired, but not full timers and in the last 4 years probably spent about 2 months a year living in the MH.
I will not be giving up RVing, but have put the annual winter trip to FL on hold for now. My daughter and teenage grandsons want me close, at least for a while.

Beverley and Ken sorry just Ken now.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

so sorry for your loss. It would be so hard to take a trip alone after having your copilot along for 33 years. Take your time and no reason to make any decisions right now.

[Jim_Shoe]

First and foremost, I'm sorry for your loss. But let me make a suggestion as a lifetime single RVer.
Make your first trip someplace that the two of you didn't visit. It doesn't have to be far away or even a "destination". I have no way of knowing if you can handle it or not, and neither do you. But give it a try so you can find out.

[Escargot]

Ken,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I think your daughter and grandsons have made the right call.
Please take all the time you need to grieve your loss.
Based on my personal experience I can tell you that it doesn't get better BUT it does get "different". Hang in there.

[SDcampowneroper]

Ken,
there is only one guarenteed lifetime in this world. Beverly has had hers, at His choice. Yours is to live on, at His pleasure.
It would be an honor to Beverly to live on as she wanted to do.
The empty side of your life is not a failing, but a calling. Beverly will be with you always.

[romore]

Damn Ken, that hurts. I am truly sorry to read of your loss. My wife is not in the best of health, there will come a time when we have to hang up the keys but we are determined to make the best of what we have left. It will be tough to go to sleep and wake up alone but I sincerely hope you will come to a point where the pain is not so unbearable and you can smile at the memories. Peace be with you brother.

[amandasgramma]

Ken...my condolences. May God give you strength.

[Kennedy64]

So sorry for your loss

[Stars101]

So very sorry for your loss. Please know that people are thinking about you in this difficult time and that we are always here for you if you need us.

[Smitty64]

Ken, I am very sorry for your loss. It sounds like you have some wonderful memories traveling with your wife. I recently lost my husband of 30 years unexpectedly as well. I hope you will find the strength to continue the RV lifestyle that you both loved. Again, my condolences.

[rk911]

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

[lizzie]

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of us in the RV community care about you and hope that you will find a way to rejoin us soon. lizzie

[southwoods46]

So sorry to hear of your loss! May you be comforted by the many memories you had together (although painful right now) and the love and support of close family and friends.

[Homer1]

I know from where you come. I am in the same boat and tried the same resolution. It did not work for me either. I tried several times and it just would not work. My wife and I were very close.

I hope you find a way to do it. For me I hung it all up and have not regretted it. We traveled for over 40 years together. I am so sorry about your loss, I feel your pain.

[rjf7g]

Your post brought tears to my eyes...we had all better enjoy the ones we love while we can in this life. I hope you keep her memory alive by continuing to enjoy camping.

[FunnyCamper]

oh that is so sad and I am so sorry for your loss.
the memories are wonderful but painful right now but at least you say you had great ones!!!