Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Giving thanks





Two days until Thanksgiving and I'm looking forward to a nice easy relaxing weekend.    My dad passed away last year the day before Thanksgiving and it really threw the whole weekend into a new realm for us, having been the first (and only) parent we lost.  I still haven't really dealt with the situation, and not sure when it will hit.  I still think "I have to call dad to tell him about the sun gold tomato plant" or "Dad would crack up at this story about Marissa."  When does it become reality?    I don't think there is any "right" answer and I don't worry about acting a certain way or fitting a mold of what is normal or acceptable.  Every one deals with these types of things on their own timetable and I'm fine with that.