This time last year we were driving east to visit my in-laws for the new year. I never would've imagined then that I would be sitting in a different house in a different town, and that my father would not longer be with us. Either of those scenarios is more change than I like in a year, let alone having them both occur this year.
As much as I'm ready to start the new year with much happiness, there is a part of me that doesn't want 2013 to end. One reason is that a very dear friend of the family is expected to pass at any moment, and I don't look forward to starting 2014 in that way. The other is that by moving into 2014, I feel like I am leaving my dad behind. No matter what happens this year, my dad won't be here to be a part of any of it, and that is tough.
I am so grateful that we still have until next week for reality to set back in for my family. I am looking forward to a couple of days of hanging out and down time!
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