Treese, You sound better today. Since the family wants the photo removed, by all means, get a new one taken. Also, here's a suggestion...why not make a memory book of all of the new traditions that you and your family are making this holiday season? It's a nice little treasure that you and your family will enjoy in the years to come and you will have many, many good memories.
Your son is concerned about you. He's now the man of the house and wants to ensure that you are home safe and sound. He also may be worried that you aren't going to return. You are the one true, stable adult in his life right now. You may need to sit down and reassure him that you are going to return and that you have to go out once in a while for a change of scenery, just as he does when he is in sports activities.
Take care.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
