Maybe knowing that you can feel the sadness creeping in is the key. At least it's not catching you by surprise.
When you think about the good things that you have to look forward to in the coming weeks, months, and years, I think that helps lift the blues.
When you take stock of all the good things that are still IN your life, I think that helps too. Thank God for my amazing sons, my fantastic parents, and a couple of TRUE friends who remain some of my strongest supporters and encouragers.
And think about others who have passed through this sad moment and moved on to really wonderful moments in their life. I will humbly submit my own experience as evidence of what you have to look forward to.
At 44 years of age, I wasn't optimistic about another relationship coming my way when my divorce was final. But here I am today, newly married to a wonderful woman who loves and cherishes life with me. I've gained not just a wife, but three pretty awesome kids to go with my two boys.
My finances are slowly but surely recovering, my teaching is better than it's ever been I think, my 16 year old son and I have an AWESOME time sharing the house together...I mean, I never dreamed life this good was still an option.
It's a moment Nic. And it will pass. The memories, both good and bad, remain, but I think it's good that they do. But don't let the moment blind you to all that lies ahead.
Blessings,
Bill
"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."
