As I sit in an airplane seat flying towards home, I am saddened that I hadnt taken the time to say “I love you” once more… instead I did the “See you in a few days. You are a fighter. You’ll get through this.”
The reality… I cant change promises and I should havenfollowed my gut and backed out of a work event… but I didn’t, I can’t change it. I wasn’t there….
So, my story is the same as millions of others… but it’s fresh, it’s mine and I get to decide if I have finished…
Things I know…
- My husband was crying – He is not an emotional man, but he was crying because reality has hit.
- My children have to learn loss… this is the worst because we had been prepared to tackle this and now… now I don’t really know quite yet what I am walking into…
- I may never have gotten a chance to have her hear I love you and thank you for letting me share your life when I married your son.
Don’t let depression sink you to a place that no one matters… despite depression there were MANY other issues and honestly for her, if she is gone by the time we land… I can still be there for my husband, my children and my sister-in-law & her family…. Means weeks to clear her house out and most importantly to figure out how to help my children and husband function.
Yes, I regret ill feelings and the fact that I felt them. Yes, I know people know how I feel and know I need time, space, and support too.
Often we take our loved ones for granted… we want others approval… we want space… we want…
Give that person extra time, love and even that kiss you dread when you leave. But instead… show love, show compassion and do those “dreaded” things because sometimes, sometimes… you will cry for that to be the reality.