Thursday, December 5, 2013

Waiting for the storm

We are under a winter storm warning here...the first of the season!  We are forecasted to receive anywhere from 1 to 12 inches of snow.  You read that correctly...that is exactly what the local meteorologist told us at the 5:00 news!  It all boils down to at what point the freezing rain/sleet turns over to snow.  Regardless, I am optimistic there will be a snow day tomorrow.  My family could certainly used some unscheduled down time.

I went and visited my mom again today.  I am trying to make sure that I see her once a week or so.  She is an incredibly strong person, and I know that she is surrounded by friends and family, all of whom are very supportive.  But I want her to know that I'm here too, and I am enjoying sharing memories of Dad.

I think we both had a bit of a rough day.  She is mired in the chores/errands that are required in terms of delivering death certificates, etc.  I just sometimes don't know how I'm supposed to feel about things.  I visited the cemetery, and was somewhat sorry that I did.  My faith tells me that my Dad isn't really there, and yet the thought that he was buried under that pile of dirt made me want to vomit.  I think it will be easier as grass grows over it and time has passed.

Since we've known this storm is coming, I got LOTS of Christmas shopping done this week.  I am almost completely done and am looking forward to moving onto wrapping and enjoying the season!

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