This week begins what I refer to as our six weeks of grief hell. Steven will be graduating eighth grade on Saturday. And for many, that’s not a big deal. But when you’ve been at the same school, with the same people since you were four years old, that’s a huge change. A change his dad will not be here to see. Each event this week to celebrate his graduation, will only serve to remind Steven that his dad can’t be here to celebrate with us. And Sunday is not only Mother’s Day, it’s also Steven’s birthday. Another day his dad should be here. Then comes June. And we have Jared‘s birthday, my birthday, and Father’s Day. More days, more reminders that Jared isn’t here. More milestones, more events that Steven and I will celebrate without Jared. And yes, we will celebrate. Because even though Jared is gone, life and it’s accomplishments deserve to be celebrated.
I’m looking forward to celebrating Steven’s accomplishments this week. I’m just not looking forward to the grief that is also sure to come. But I will find a way to honor both the joy and the sorrow. The bitter and the sweet. All while making Steven feel loved. After all, this is his week!
#bigchangesahead
#congratulationsSteven
#6weeksofgriefhell
#bittersweet
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