Thanksgiving went as well as it could. Hard because my mom wasn't

[GreenPartyVoter]

here and my dad's b-day is just next week. And then Christmas, New Year's, the anniversary of her death, Valentine's day.. and so forth.

I dreamed about her last night. Only in the dream she was alive and she and dad were divorced. Except that talking with them I could tell that they still very much loved each other and were going to get back together.

Best I can figure was that my sleeping mind got things a little convoluted in terms of the facts of the situation, but I guess the bit about them still loving each other.. that might have been my brain struggling to straighten out the details of reality.

I am sure they will be together again one day. That would explain why things went the way they did in my dream at the end.

[flamingyouth]

1. I'm sorry for you.

The first holidays without someone are very hard. It does get better with time, but I think we always miss those who've passed on at this time of year especially.

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Yeah. :^( It just seems to be more pronounced at those times...I guess

because it really underscores how wrong the "new normal" feels.

[auntAgonist]

2. GPV , holidays are SO hard, anniversaries too ....

My heart goes out to you and your family. :hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

4. Yes, they are. :^( and Thanks, right back at ya!

:hug:

[catabryna]

5. I understand...

my husband passed away on Nov. 8, 2004 in the ICU after being there for 3 weeks.

October 26, his birthday
November 8, his death
November 13, our son's 5th birthday
November 21, our wedding anniversary...

Tough, very tough. :( I'll be praying for you.

edit: typo

[GreenPartyVoter]

6. Thank you. I will pray for you guys too *hugs*

[auntAgonist]

7. catabryna ..

I will keep you and your son in my thoughts this holiday season.
I hope you're doing ok!!

:hug:

Life is so unfair at times.


auntAgonist aka kesha

[catabryna]

8. Thank you to both of you...

It slowly gets easier, but things that remind me that I'm now a single mom constantly take me back to my rock who is no longer here with me, but who I trust is looking out for us. In a bittersweet way, the sad thoughts also remind me of how much we loved each other and what a great man he was. :loveya: Those thoughts will always bring a smile back to my face!