The kids and I returned this afternoon from our extended family vacation in New Hampshire. It was a very emotional time. My husband loved New Hampshire and even though it is a far ride from our home in Pennsylvania, we went often up there to visit my husband's relatives.
On this trip, Terry's parents and his siblings, nieces, newphews, a couple of aunts and an uncle went with us. All together there was 43 of us. My father-in-law's health is failing rapidly, but he went up. It really put a strain on him. He is 85 years and and this was probably the last trip to his childhood home.
During this week away, we marked the 9th month anniversary of his passing and also what would have been his 55th birthday. It was emotionally draining, but at the same time, felt good.
I visited the cemetery this afternoon and put fresh flowers on Terry's grave. I told him about the trip and that I took our children back to New Hampshire. I know that would have made him very happy.
I don't know if I can do it again, though. The kids and I are wiped out.
On this trip, Terry's parents and his siblings, nieces, newphews, a couple of aunts and an uncle went with us. All together there was 43 of us. My father-in-law's health is failing rapidly, but he went up. It really put a strain on him. He is 85 years and and this was probably the last trip to his childhood home.
During this week away, we marked the 9th month anniversary of his passing and also what would have been his 55th birthday. It was emotionally draining, but at the same time, felt good.
I visited the cemetery this afternoon and put fresh flowers on Terry's grave. I told him about the trip and that I took our children back to New Hampshire. I know that would have made him very happy.
I don't know if I can do it again, though. The kids and I are wiped out.
