That time of year
Last night I finished reading "for one more day" by Mitch Albom. You might know him from "Tuesdays with Morrie" or "The Five People You Meet in Heaven." I originally just picked it up for something to read, but by the time I finished the book, I was crying. What would you do if you could spend one more day with a lost loved one? This time of year is always hard on our family, but this year seems to be worse. With the loss of Beckie and the boys, Leo, and now Grandma Lil, I feel that the holidays aren't worth it anymore. This book was about loss and the emotions that go with it. What would I do if I had one more day with Leo? What questions would I ask? What would we talk about? How many hugs could I squeeze into one more day? With the anniversary of his suicide tomorrow hanging over me, I can't help but wonder what that "one more day" would be like. What ever we did, I know it would be time well spent.
4 comments:
I know, lolly, just one more day...could your heart take it knowing it was the final moments? it's still too soon since i sat on mom's chair and watched her die to think about all this, i just can't bring myself to it...those final moments...god i miss her and i really miss reo rux, too. he was such a good guy. and kenny's birthday is friday...aj's anniversary...our loved ones just keep living with our memories of them. the holidays are special to be with our family we still have...i love you dora dan drcil dilson, so glad i have you.
I love you! hang in there!
Time helps heal the wounds of the heart. This to shall pass.
It's hard I know...today is rough for me. But remember, we all came from Gramma Lil....she was the toughest of the tough.
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