A bookstore, two bags and a lesson on grief..
Today is my mother's death anniversary.. It's been four years since she left us.. And contrary to the popular saying that "life goes on", I don't think it really does.. If you've lost a parent, a sibling, or someone who was a huge part of your life, you'll probably understand what I mean.. You don't "move on".. You simply learn how to carry the loss.. Over time, you get better at functioning, smiling, working, laughing.. while quietly grieving in places where no one else can see.. Anyway, this isn't a sympathy post.. In fact, I was telling a friend today that I'm done playing the victim and dwelling on the fact that life hasn't always been fair to me.. We all have our share of battles.. Today isn't about seeking sympathy.. It's about remembering my mom.. It's about being grateful that I got to have her in my life for 37 wonderful years.. Birthdays and death anniversaries of my mom and my brother have always been diffic...