come on spring.

February 22nd, just a month or so later since my last post. First Valentine's Day without you here, the boys; Tom, PJ and Dan were so thoughtful and brought me red roses as you always did.  It touched my heart and made the week a little less painful. Kate and family spent the day and overnight with me. Once again I am so thankful for her and all of our children, they do lift me up. I try to lift them as well but not sure if I am helping lately.  Feb. 18th came and went, I drank out of our gold wedding goblets, 42 years and I still love you so much.

In between these poignant anniversaries, Sandy B passed. You probably know this now but I have to say, it just broke my heart. 44 years of friendship and I miss her every day. As I walk around the house I see her touches and gifts from over 4 decades of friendship. The family all gathered and that helped but I am praying for Joe, he is devastated.  Phew. Life is precious but this part sucks.

I am gearing up to relist our house. I'm committed to follow your plan and sell the house. Looking ahead to a condo by the beach, somewhere close to kids and the ocean. I hope you will be with me and help with my decisions.

I am praying we all stay strong and join together as a family. It has always been our/my strength. Just having the girls together over the funeral weekend I felt our families power. I will continue to do what I have done and hold it together. I know it meant everything to you , to both of us.