Family - Brenda Lee Free

Family

A collection of 13 posts

Never Knew

I never knew just how alone you could feel, despite being surrounded by your family friends, and several hundred people. But tonight, I now know. And I kinda of wish I didn't. In a lot of ways, I wish I didn't know it was Christmas eve,

Emotional Homecoming

I am finding that this past week being home has been really emotional. It's been hitting me very hard, being home, without Kevin. Last night, while shopping at Target, I almost broke down crying in the middle of the home decorations aisle over nothing. I just wanted to

Back To "Life"

I'm back to "life", whatever I make of it at this point. I'm adjusting to being back East, and I'm actually LOVING the snow. I like it's freshness and beauty. It's refreshing. Not to mention, I'm

1 Week to Go

I am anxiously counting down my week until I leave on VACATION. A real, true vacation. While Kevin and I have gotten away to see family, and on weekend trips to the beach, I haven't had more than a TRUE week vacation since our honeymoon almost 2 years

Brr...

It's hard for me to believe that yesterday I awoke to a white world pre-Thanksgiving! I don't remember the last time that I experienced a thanksgiving week that was so cold, and white. Despite not really being ready for it, it was beautiful to see. It

A Calmness

Today was a very calming day, thankfully. I relaxed throughout the morning, and then joined my brother for lunch. Afterwards, I ran a few fun errands, and then chilled at home. After that, Joni stopped in for a chat, and then I headed out to Texas Roadhouse for my favorite

Good Day?

I kind of feel guilty saying this, but overall, today was a good day. Despite not wanting to get up this morning (facing the official 2 weeks since...), I eventually got my bum moving and went to lunch with a great friend. Afterwards, I went to the interview and it

Well, I just Don't Know

Just when you think you can depend on sports to lift you up...oh wait. You can't! Poor Penn State, Poor Buffalo, Poor Winnipeg. Steelers...besides Penn Manor, you're my only saving grace for this weekend in sports. And with Big Ben, I'm just

Mornings Seem Fresh

So, despite the fallen snow (which is pretty except on the roads, but otherwise, TOO early for me!), mornings are so fresh for me. Sometimes they are hard to wake to-to remember. But most times, compared to the horrible loneliness I feel at night, they're just refreshing. I

Beauty

Yesterday was beautiful, yet one of the most difficult days I have faced. The hardest part is that I know I will have even more difficult days ahead as the realization hits me that Kev is gone. What you all shared with me yesterday, and with Linda and Ken, was

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Again, no words to speak of today. Doug arrived safely, and we all went to say goodbye to Kevin before the casket was closed. An amazingly difficult day, but we celebrated his spirit tonight by dining at Five Guys Burgers and Fries, one of his favorite places. Afterwards, Linda, Ken

Tough Weekend Ahead

This is going to be a tough weekend ahead for ALL of us. Today we are going to the funeral home to see Kevin before the casket is closed. I cannot imagine how this is going to feel, but I know it's going to hurt very badly. Tomorrow

Thoughts

My brain won't shut off, as you can imagine. I have been surrounded by my amazing family, and by all of you all day. Thank you for that. I find I can't sleep, and am praying for a safe journey as Linda and Ken arrive in