Two years ago we embarked on what I liked to call the "Season of Firsts". This so called season was defined by sorrow and "what might have beens". For some, holidays are characterized by painful reminders of what or whom has been lost. It is darkness. It is grief. It is loss.
This year we find ourselves in a much different "Season of Firsts". This year we laugh at Audra's current new sound, which much to my dismay, is da da. In fascination we see our old, everyday world, through her eyes and it becomes new. We live for each daily moment with her and cherish where we are this year. So many times I catch my breath when I think of where I was last year at this time. For this, we are thankful.
It is difficult to wade through the ins and outs of a grief tide. At this time of year, we pause and remember those who are on their own painful "Season of Firsts". You are in our thoughts and our prayers. We will hope for you when you cannot.
1 comment:
Well said Alicia. This year is a season of firsts for us as well. It is our first holiday season with Noah but also our first holiday season without my Mom. It is quite the mixed bag of emotions.
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