There are reminders everywhere. Every time I open the fridge. Every time I pull up the "list" on our DVR. Every time I walk into my bedroom. It's now my bedroom. For almost 20 years it was our bedroom. Now it's just mine. The mail that arrives with his name on it. Evidence that he … Continue reading Reminders
Marriage
In Memoriam
Thank you all for coming. The support and love in this room will sustain myself, our children, and hopefully his family through this difficult, dark, and unfathomably painful time. On September 24, 1996, my world was forever changed. It was a Tuesday night and I was working the front of the house at Cold … Continue reading In Memoriam
Lucky
I am feeling very fortunate these days and I think it is important to remember how lucky I am. My marriage is awesome, not perfect, but at least totally awesome and healthy. My husband dislikes his job--the politics part, not the actual work he has to do. I like my job and know I have … Continue reading Lucky
One Hundred And Thirty-Two Months Of April Fools
Eleven Years Ago, we said "I Do." I sill love that my hubby agreed to get married on April Fools Day. I was never getting married. My parents marriage was awful and I always believed that I would NEVER get married. I have since learned to never say never (or at least not very … Continue reading One Hundred And Thirty-Two Months Of April Fools
Role Reversal Of Sorts
I don't give my hubby enough credit for all the things he does. I should--as he does a lot of the family work these days. Two-three days a week I leave for work usually before the kids get up. Hubs gets them up, fed, dressed and out the door to school and daycare on time--all … Continue reading Role Reversal Of Sorts
Embracing Imperfection 