Hi JP! It is rough, the 1 yr anniversary has me thinking about it a lot again. I guess I try to take solace in the fact that it has happened to many people, and I try to focus on the good times and what she taught me.
I am still in DC and still with Brookings. As noted, I recently became a Senior Research Assistant, working for our top defense analyst.
I will be sure to stay in touch as much as possible.
Makes me stop and think hard, your Mom was my age. Last Dec 29th, my lifelong friend and her hubby, friend since our hippy-dippy days in CA (30 years) (I got stories lol) both were killed in a car wreck on their way to their local DAV, as both were very active. He a VET from ‘Nam and her a chaplin. I don’t like the period of 12-29 to 2-1 very much at all. Two of my brother’s died the beginning of Feb., as did my Dad. I’d like to say it gets easier, it doesn’t BUT the emotions get more manageable. She is lucky you loved her so. My son doesn’t even miss me since I left Chicago