Pressing On

  This is most likely the first winter I have come to truly understand the meaning of hibernation. We've had a few blizzards that kept us from leaving the house. Some days the snow fall was so great I found myself just staying indoors. I didn't need anything so why go out. Some days that was a wise decision, other days it was just pure laziness. I didn't want to put on all those layers of clothes to go get the mail thinking I'll just grab it tomorrow. Tomorrow is a new day, I'll pick up the dry cleaning then. Today, I'll just sit here and catch up on The Voice, or peek in on Facebook and Instagram and live vicariously through those that are enjoying Spring Break and the warmth of the Sun. Pathetic isn't it?  Two danger signs in those: 1) I can get envious and or bitter because I'm still stuck in hibernation mode on March 31st. 2) I can get downright lazy. I've read a quote- " whether you say 'I can' or 'I can't' , you will. ...

I've been wanting to write for a while about my JudyQT. I just haven't known where to start and I know that once I do, I probably won't be able to stop crying. You can stop reading now. I'm doing this for myself because, this is how I grieve and this is how I heal. I like to write and I promised her I would continue to write. She was the one who always encouraged me to start and was also one of my biggest cheerleaders. That's because she loved me and I was her favorite. She was, is my mother-in-law. Many people have horror stories about their mothers-in -law. I don't.  Did we ever have disagreements? Yes, but we always worked through those, were quick to forgive and move on. I am very fortunate to have had an incredible relationship with her. I loved her dearly and miss her terribly!  Judy and I became close friends over the years. I've known her for over 32 years. We sort of grew up together. In fact she reminded of that during our visit to see her in the h...