Growing up is hard to do

[peaceful_spirit]

Grace and Angelica,
Thank you for your kind words. It's been very hard. And H and I are dealing with this very differently, which has been a bit of a strain on the R.

I am sad. I miss my doggie. But I am working through it. I am grieving. I am remembering.

We bought our tree yesterday and put it up. Today we'll do lights and decorations. Last year, I did it alone with my boys. I did the whole Christmas thing by myself. ANd it felt good (strangely enough). Of course, I'd rather H be here, like this year, but I am remembering how I dealt with this last year and I am proud of myself.