Lori's Rambling

Today was one of those good days, despite having to push myself through a few times.  Healing is happening, although when you are in the thick of it, it is hard to see.  I can see my healing in my writing.  I can see Jaelyn's healing in pictures.  I am most grateful for Jaelyn's healing and treasure the visual journey.  Pictures say a thousand words.  Two months after Scott's death - refusing to have picture taken   Four months after Scott's death -- Only in picture out of threat of consequences if she didn't get a picture taken with her cousins.  Nine months after Scott's death -- In the picture, but not really smiling  One year after Scott's death, posing for picture willingly, still no smile. 1 year 2 months after Scott's death -- now the smiles-- although forced -- start  1 year 4 months - still forced smile  1 year 8 months after Scott's death - genuine smile  1 yea...

The Heart Walk is coming up -- just six weeks away.  If you have lost someone to a heart condition or stroke, or know someone who has been affected by a heart condition, heart attack, or stroke, you have a personal reason to walk or to donate.  Last year was the first year that I chose to walk in Scott's memory.  Quite frankly I imagined that I would only do it one year.  I don't particularly enjoy being in large groups of people and after seeing the numbers for how many people show up for the Heart Walk each year I certainly didn't think that I would  be interested in doing it again.  To my utter surprise I thoroughly enjoyed the Heart Walk.  It is an extremely well organized event and it certainly didn't feel like there were as many people there as the numbers showed.  BUT, the main reason that I thoroughly enjoyed the Heart Walk was due to this group of people: This is the majority of the team that showed up to walk in Scott's memory...