Gifts

I am going to continue talking about things Eddie has taught me & gifts he has given me over the last year - my first year without him physically here. Some of the things he has taught me are:

To be gentle with myself - I have had to learn what that means.

To truly forgive Eddie's Dad & to truly wish him healing & love in his life.

That I must Grieve my old life - the one that included Eddie being Physically here.

The realization that even in this grief process I have choices.

Some of the gifts Eddie has given me are:

The knowlegde that he is still with me.

The peace of nurturing a garden - city girl - never gardened before this year.

The love of animals deepening: the ability to realize I must seek out Doggie kisses & kitty hugs at every opportunity. They are healing.

The ability to forget the past & be grateful that Ken & I have a friendship with Eddie's Dad, my ex -husband.

My grandchildren - I wouldn't have them without Eddie & also their mom's other children. Eddie loved my DIL's younger children that she has with her boyfriend. These babies have helped Joshua & Christina heal & we all experience joy through their eyes....

Love to all of you. We have shed some tears, but have been peace - filled. I can feel all of your prayers & I am borrowing strength from all of you. I told my grandchildren that we have FMO friends praying for us from all over the country & even other countries & they said it helps a lot. Love all of you.

Dearest Eddie, We are all OK. We are helping each other. You will never be forgotten. You are only a breath & a heartbeat away. Love always, Mom