Tomorrow will mark nine months since Judy's death. A wise friend of mine told me something interesting about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). With PTSD, thoughts and feelings come up on the anniversary of traumatic events uninvited. The healthy thing to do is acknowledge the event, anticipate and discuss the event and the feelings that accompany the trauma. Don't push the feelings down. Grieve.
I think I have mentioned how Mary, Morgan, Dustin, Haley, and I get together once a week for a meal. I am glad that we connect at least once a week. We talk about Judy. Praise God, we have many good memories of our Beloved Judy. Even the painful memories are accompanied by the courage, hope, grace, and positive approach that Judy demonstrated.
Tonight's fare was perogies (Haley), Mennonite sausage (Dustin, of course), Christmas pudding with rum/eggnog sauce (Mary), Greek Salad (Me), and hunting stories (Morgan).
I love my girls because they are full of grace, hope, courage, and positive attitude...no surprise given their mother's legacy. I love their husbands, too. I am truly blessed.
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