She found herself really getting into pastels and, later, watercolors. She continues to paint today, as well as doing ballroom dancing. But the first big step, she said, is making yourself get out and do it. I know people who have lost spouses, and 10 years later, it's as if the person is still alive. But you have to let go.
Life is too short.
And she, too, found herself shying away from others, staying home, feeling depressed. She found the strength to live again in prayer. He will take care of you if you ask him. Go mix with people. So she went to a ceramics class at the Tallahassee Senior Center, and found it both relaxing and fun.