The Next Chapter - The New Journey, Life After...

Tonight , a year ago, you could hardly talk. Tonight, a year ago, you could hardly stay still. Tonight, a year ago, I made the HARDEST decision, I ever had to make in my life.  T onight, a year ago, I forgot to set my alarm. Tonight, a year ago, you finally relaxed. Tonight, a year ago, we all slept through the night Tonight, a year ago, was the last time I heard you say, "I love you." Does it hurt?  The pain in my chest is gone. Is it hard? I've gotten used to the silence...and sometimes like it. Are you happy? Yes!! I can honestly say, a sense of peace has come over me these past few weeks.  That's what he wanted for me. When I truly accepted his absence, truly allowed myself to be of service to those that are walking the same path I have,  then did I stop being angry and feeling sorry for myself.  Then did I stop making this about MY feelings.  Because I still wanted him around.  That's pretty darn selfish. Its milestones.  If I...

It was another normal December day.  Christmas had been celebrated, the decorations were still up.  Another trip to Walmart when my phone rings.  I can hardly understand the person on the other end. "Aunt Christy, its Dad and Sissy.  Mom can't breath.  They've been in an accident.  The paramedics called." "Ok baby girl, take a deep breath. I'm on my way." I dropped everything and ran out of Walmart.  The family that had been there for me from coffee, to setting up Tony's funeral, bringing me breakfast, taking my kids off my hands, making me laugh, and so much more, was about to go through what no parent should ever have to go through. I pulled up to her house.  The car was packed. The family was headed to Georgia, straight to the hospital. "Look at me, you can't control what has happened.  BUT I PROMISE YOU...it WILL be ok." I kissed her cheek, took her younger sons to my house and went home.  After learning that one of the injuri...