recap...
(taken from my written journal - dated Jan 31, 05)
These past few months have been a blur. So much has happened that I'm surprised I'm still sane!
My first trip to Cali wasn't too bad. I left early because we needed to pack up the apartment
due to moving out on Sept. 1st.
Packing and moving was stressful, but we survived. Putting everything in storage was successful
and thus began living with the in-laws.
A few days after moving I got called back to Cali. The time had come for mom to leave us.
She passed away on Thursday, Sept. 9th at 5:35am. We were all there... Lynn, Bob, Jimmy, Toni & I.
It was hard to say goodbye, but we all said what we needed to which was important to us all.
The rest of that day was spent making all the arrangements and letting the rest of the family know.
Everything was said and done, so I left the next day... the 10th.
Once back, I spent my time taking care of Ali & Will, and dealing with all the new house stuff.
I was constantly stressed, but it really helped dealing about mom. The hardest part was not being
able to call and talk to her about what was going on.
The holidays came and went without too much depression, but my stress level was maxed out. I don't
quite know how I made it through it all.
cancer, moving, losing mom, living with in-laws, dealing with new house stuff, Ali's early
"terrible twos", thanksgiving, christmas, new years.
I'm still alive!
I think 2004 was the worst year of my life, thus far.
2005 is going okay so far. I started going to water aerobics and the house stuff is in the final
stages. Ali turned "two old" and living with the in-laws has gone fairly well.
I still miss mom, but it's getting easier. Though I still can't quite bring myself to go through
her stuff.
Soon.
Our house should be finished in about a month. Then comes the fun of moving in. I can't wait!!
A fresh start...
Just what I need.
~S~
These past few months have been a blur. So much has happened that I'm surprised I'm still sane!
My first trip to Cali wasn't too bad. I left early because we needed to pack up the apartment
due to moving out on Sept. 1st.
Packing and moving was stressful, but we survived. Putting everything in storage was successful
and thus began living with the in-laws.
A few days after moving I got called back to Cali. The time had come for mom to leave us.
She passed away on Thursday, Sept. 9th at 5:35am. We were all there... Lynn, Bob, Jimmy, Toni & I.
It was hard to say goodbye, but we all said what we needed to which was important to us all.
The rest of that day was spent making all the arrangements and letting the rest of the family know.
Everything was said and done, so I left the next day... the 10th.
Once back, I spent my time taking care of Ali & Will, and dealing with all the new house stuff.
I was constantly stressed, but it really helped dealing about mom. The hardest part was not being
able to call and talk to her about what was going on.
The holidays came and went without too much depression, but my stress level was maxed out. I don't
quite know how I made it through it all.
cancer, moving, losing mom, living with in-laws, dealing with new house stuff, Ali's early
"terrible twos", thanksgiving, christmas, new years.
I'm still alive!
I think 2004 was the worst year of my life, thus far.
2005 is going okay so far. I started going to water aerobics and the house stuff is in the final
stages. Ali turned "two old" and living with the in-laws has gone fairly well.
I still miss mom, but it's getting easier. Though I still can't quite bring myself to go through
her stuff.
Soon.
Our house should be finished in about a month. Then comes the fun of moving in. I can't wait!!
A fresh start...
Just what I need.
~S~