Monday, September 10, 2007
The first day of the rest of my life
I am back home after having just dropped off John and Jennifer at the airport – the last of my visitors for awhile. As the phrase goes: “today is the first day of the rest of my life”. Not too profound but very true. Some semblance of order, regularity, normality has to take shape in this my new role and status in life – all without Jackie who was the love of my life. This is a transition day to make lists, clean up a few things, organize papers and prepare to go back to work tomorrow. Right now I feel tired (probably just from getting up at 4:30am), very lonely and a little overwhelmed. Guess I’ll go back to sleep for a little while then see what enthusiasm I can muster to tackle some things, then go exercise later on. Sorry for being such a downer. I told you there would be postings like this! - Fred
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2 comments:
Hang in there Fred! I love that you are recording your thoughts. They are so valuable! I am looking forward to seeing you at work. I have missed you tremendously!
Dan
Fred,
You are amazing to me and so many others. I don't of anyone who has responded so well to such a huge loss... Even in your grief you are teaching us how to have good relationships . . . even in her absence, Jackie is mentoring women like me through your writings. Hearing about your great marriage . . . it's like good counsel as the Bible says. And boy, if you knew me better, you'd know I need it!
Please know that we haven't stopped praying for you.
Peggy
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