3 years ago, my life changed drastically, I became a widow. The morning started out just like any other, coffee, talking about our day, hoping we would get to spend time with our grandsons, then it all changed.
My husband passed. I had no clue I was as strong as I was until that day. I realized how blessed I was with family and friends coming to my rescue.
This is always one of the hardest days of the year. I’m a lucky woman, my husband knows to give me time to grieve on this day. I know without a doubt that my late husband brought Ivan into my life. He lets me continue to love and grieve my late husband. He doesn’t get jealous of him or what we had.
On this day, my children, grieve the father they lost. The man that held everything together and was there for every day. They have Ivan, knowing he is the love of the rest of my life and who will be there for them. I explained to them a while back that I may not have had their dad for my whole life, but I had him for his. I will love that man till my last breath.
I’m beyond blessed. Blessed to have my children, and grandchildren, blessed to have this amazing life with all these animals, and blessed to have Ivan. I couldn’t imagine anyone being able to love me the way I need and still supporting and being my rock on days like these.
Today, is a day for remembering and grieving. It’s also a day that I want to celebrate, I celebrate the love I had with my late husband but also where life has taken me. 3 years ago, I had no clue what would become of myself or my family.
Thank you, Ivan, for everything you do for myself, my kids and our grandsons! I can’t wait to see what these next 40 years look like! I love you more today than I did yesterday!
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