Well, Friday will mark a year that Steve has been gone. It has been a very tough year. It is very strange when you get too this point, I’ve been here before with my mom and sister. It seems like yesterday that we were walking, hand in hand down the Malecon, yet, it seems like an eternity since I’ve seen him. I still wait for him to come back and hope that this has all been a big fat joke but I know he won’t and I know it isn’t.
Everyday I’m asked how I am doing. It was the right decision to come back and stay in La Paz. Our friends here have been phenomenal, always checking up and including me in their plans. It is difficult, looking around a dinner table and seeing three couples and me. But, even that is getting easier. I talk to Steve every day, many days I still cry and there are those days I don’t. My card making has kept me very busy, and Molly (the dog) has been a true blessing.
So, when you sit down to dinner on Friday night and you have your glass of wine or margarita in hand, please raise it for Steve, I know I will.Thank you everyone for helping in this transition.
Can't believe it has been almost a year since Steve has passed - we miss him (and you). So, much has changed, but I am so impressed how well you have done, Ana. You are so strong.
ReplyDeleteWe promise to raise a Mai Tai to Steve (and you) on Friday - might even take him with us on our Mai Tai walk.
Love you so much! Carla
We will absolutely toast you and Steve on Friday night.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Clara about how well you have done creating a life for yourself. You are one strong woman, and yet I know it is dreadfully lonely at times. Makes my heart ache to even think of it for you or me.
I love you Ana - Keep On Truckin' - You deserve only the BEST!
xoxox Sarah and Darrell