Thanksgiving was pretty challenging this year for my family. It's so different without him there. We all put on happy faces and tried to pretend everything was normal. But nothing is really "normal" anymore. Not only is there a deep obvious void where Aaron once was, but it seems we've all changed a little bit as well. Hopefully, the change is good.
What am I thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Mostly, I'm thankful for the opportunity to do better. I hope I can take advantage of that opportunity.
Matt
I flip the pages of my date-book wondering how 45 days has gone by without Aaron . The night before Thanksgiving was terrible. I didn't want to sleep for fear of my first holiday without him. It was as bad if not worse than I thought it would be. I tried all day to think of what I was thankful for. I finally concluded that I'm thankful and honored to have been a part of Aaron's life. It's odd how things have changed. Those things that were important before just aren't so crucial now. My brother Matt says it best, it's the legacy we leave that makes our life have purpose. I think about that everyday and hope that my legacy will have half the impact of Aarons. Thank you for letting me be in your life Aaron. I love you.
Forever your sister Sam
Posted by: Sam | November 28, 2005 at 09:40 AM
If I were a painter
I would paint my reverie
If that's the only way for you to be with me
We'd be there together
Just like we used to be
Underneath the swirling skies for all to see
And I'm dreaming of a place
Where I could see your face
And I think my brush would take me there
But only ...
If I were a painter
And could paint a memory
I'd climb inside the swirling skies to be with you
I'd climb inside the skies to be with you. I miss you everyday my friend!!
Posted by: Amy B. | November 27, 2005 at 09:37 PM