Fall is Near
Welcome to my blog! Over the years I have been encouraged to share my writings in different formats, so this is my first attempt at doing that. First, a little background. After 25 years of a “perfect for us” marriage, I lost my husband to Glioblastoma last October. It was fast and furious and ugly, but it was sweet and empowering and a gift. I have learned a lot about myself and my family and friends and my relationship with God…and my husband. He is the gift that keeps on giving even though he’s not here, so hence the title of my blog. My first entry is Fall is Near. I can look at the calendar, and I know that. I can look outside at my patio at the leaves that are falling, and I know that. I can look at the two week forecast on my weather app, and I know that. I can feel the dread in my heart as this one year anniversary approaches, and I know that. I can feel “the fall.” Autumn has always been my favorite season, and I am being very intentional with my attitud...