I’ve reached the six-month point. Life feels like it’s established a normal rhythm, but then it doesn’t. Sometimes things go smoothly for a while, then something will remind me that it isn’t. There are just a few things left to close out the estate — changing property deeds over to … Continue reading →
The post-death adrenaline high has worn off. That’s the only way I can think to describe it. The last two weeks have been a comedy of mistakes due to communication failures on my part. Things I thought had been arranged turned out to have been interpreted differently by the people … Continue reading →
I was traveling at the four-month mark. Then I had some tasks to complete. So here we are. I’m attempting to slow my sprint while not coming to a complete halt. I FEEL as if I’m not getting enough done. I FEEL as if I’m falling behind and will not … Continue reading →
It’s been three months since your soul departed. I wasn’t going to do this thing where I mark anniversaries, but it’s challenging not to, so I’m not going to fight it. As part of the Transitions process, I’ll provide an update. Last night I firmly reminded myself this is a … Continue reading →
Alan passed a little over two months ago. We always expected he would go before me, and we planned accordingly. While he had every intention of living until 100, we always talked about what to do when he wasn’t here anymore. While his passing on April 22 was a surprise, … Continue reading →