I always said that I didn’t know where I would be without you, and here I am - without you and with no idea how to move forward.
It’s the simplest things in life that feel the hardest - waking up every morning and experiencing those few moments of bliss before the awful truth hits me like a ton of bricks. Pushing through the soul crushing sadness just to make it through a single day of work. Attempting a workout in hopes that the burning in my muscles and my lungs will out-scream the pain roaring through my heart.
Read MoreI cried big bulbous tears and my heart ached for you. Is this what you experienced that night – your last night on earth? Was it so beautiful that, for just that moment, you forgot about all your pain and suffering?
I hope you are happy up there and are finally at peace. I hope it’s as beautiful as it sounded in your dream, and I hope you felt confident leaving us knowing we would hurt, but we would survive.
Read MoreLast Saturday we said farewell to one amazing lady. Before she passed, she made sure her wishes were known, and we ended up throwing her the most beautiful celebration I have ever been a part of. Between the open bar, the heartfelt (and at times very funny) reflections, the champagne toast, dancing in the aisle to Spirit in the Sky as we ended the service, to the four cases of Regal Brau that were passed around to end the day...Mom was everywhere.