Valentine's Day.
Today was also Sharon's birthday.
It was also a day that Nathan came home from work because he was feeling really sick.
Needless to say (but I will say it anyway) it was a very hard day for the family. One year ago, we were all at Nathan's parents' house to celebrate Sharon's 56th birthday.
Nate woke up and wished me a Happy Valentine's Day, then followed it up with "mommy I am really sad today. Even sadder than normal because I miss Nana on her birthday."
During our Valentine's dinner (minus sick, sleeping Nathan) after each of us said our best and worst parts of the day, we also said one of our best memories of Sharon/Nana and something we loved about her.
I told Nate the day didn't need to be sad, we could miss her, but we can be grateful for the wonderful memories and times we had with her, and be happy in those memories and in the love she gave us.
It seemed to satisfy him for that moment.
And we made it through the day, Valentine's Day, Sharon's birthday, and I think that was a giant hurdle to clear.
No comments:
Post a Comment