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Dear Harry, read them or not that is your decision, it would not help you in anyway to know what was written in short hand. Just treasure them read them occasionally if it helps you, take a step at a time Harry, I know I have been there.

Best wishes to you.

Happy days. <3

What is written in shorthand may not be different to what is written in longhand - I write shorthand and often write it, or a mix, just for ease and speed, In a diary, would it matter to her what mode she wrote in? I don't think it means anything else.

Take care

Hello Harry,

The shorthand,,well I would say ,yes its about you and possibly you and Audrey......why the shorthand,simply because it was so very special to her about you or you both that it was only for her to know.

It may say,,,,, Harry is the one I love.

<3 <3

Harry RiP to your dear wife .diaries are very private I wouldnt read them ,you have your memories & the love you shared. Keep that in your heart always Take care Barbra xx :-)

Good on you Harry ...on your decision not to destroy written memories you have of your beloved wife.
You will keep all memories of what you had together in your head ,written ones , IMO have to be kept..it will be in her handwriting ,something you won't be able to witness again :(
Keep it close to your heart , like she was. <3
Sandie.x

Harry, my advice would be to not read them at the moment while you are still grieving . Keep hold of the memories you already have and let nothing spoil them. When and if you are ready, then will be the time to make whatever decision you think is best. Take care <3

Perfectly OK I think to read them. I'm not sure that the shorthand is so relevant as suggesting hiding some remarks your wife did not want you to read. In my experience, lapsing into shorthand saves time and space. That maybe the case with your wife

Vera

as has been said, shorthand is just quicker and I often use it to save time - I also write my pin numbers in shorthand so I don't forget them

Harry, you have said that your wife's diaries gave details of your meetings etc, and probably evoked many happy memories for you of those times. Many would love to have this permanent memoir of their loved one.

As for the shorthand notes it may have been something as insignificant as the weather on that day!

Take care.

Jo

Thanks again to all. Some people have been there; others show separate wisdom.

Let sleeping dogs lie. No destruction and the only further looks will be to revive so many pleasant, but now slightly sad, memories.

Very best wishes Happy days

My very best wishes to you Harry, take good care of yourself and enjoy those happy memories.

xx

Put them to rest Harry and remember your life together.

Harry - ask yourself - would your wife have worried about what you were up to before the pair of you met?

The important thing is that you met each other and loved for many years. Don't spoil your love and memories by fretting over nowt. <3

Harry, I wonder if Audrey is smiling to herself and thinking, That's got him foxed. I am sure she is watching over you and knows how much you enjoyed reading those parts that you could, and that they brought back loving memories.

Treat yourself kindly, one step at a time

Lizxx

My last call on this one. Thank you for the latest replies. i so much appreciate all the replies and advice.

i will bow out in full agreement with the last reply from Liz.

Happy days