pale purple roses

Lilac roses actually. Dave gave them to me for our 35th. I love them. We repotted them on Sunday so they will continue to thrive.I can not wait to replant in our rose garden. Apparently, I do have one.
So I found this old post/draft above from 2009 and decided to publish it. Continuing on my life's journey a lot has happened since I last wrote. It has been 3 years since Dave has passed. "'Til death do us part" resonated within me and I put aside my deep grief and although I will always honor what we had together I know he would want me to move on. It is what i would want for him if the situation was reversed. I have his name/signature close to my heart in my special signature tattoo, that helps. I took off my wedding ring and fashioned flat gold hoops earrings from of both of our wedding rings. I can now enjoy them whenever I wish and they make me happy. I have started taking care of me. Losing weight, swimming, yoga, just overall general focus and care. It has been a long time in coming as I have always cared for everyone else. No regrets but nice to be able to focus on me. It feels awesome!! I have also met many new people; Cranwell swimmers, on a European cruise with a dear friend, people in the Berkshire and Cape community. I have done a few upgrades to the house in preparation to sell but realize I may need a bit more time to hug this place that I love so much. It is special and makes me happy. I believe I will uno when it is time to move on. I'm grateful for friends and family who support me and optimistic for the days ahead.