We ended up with about 11 inches of snow in all so it was a good thing son-in-law managed to get here before the snow. Baby A was so excited to see him!
On Monday we said goodbye to mother-in-law. It was quite emotional. It still doesn't seem real that she is gone. Daughter, Baby A and son-in-law left on Tuesday and that made things seem a little lonelier. I hadn't realised quite how much having them here was making me not think of the reality of losing mother-in-law quite so much. The world seems a little less bright without her in it. So hard especially at this time of year when she was such a big part of the celebrations.
Father-in-law is still struggling getting to know about bills and routines and such. Theirs was such a traditional marriage. Husband is trying to help as much as he can and is trying to make sure to get father-in-law out doing some things. Father-in-law is realising how important it is to have things in place and has already taken steps to make sure things are in place if something should happen to him.
I have been getting out for walks, but it's still so cold and snowy. Yesterday morning was 6F/-14C and the windchill was even colder! I was glad I went out though as the beavers were out being busy, an eagle stopped by (don't see many of them in my area) and there were some trumpeter swans (another rare visitor) sleeping over at the lake. It was so quiet and peaceful too. Of course, by the time I was done I was frozen, but it was worth it!
I'm going to get back into regular blogging again and hopefully post some photos of things that make me smile, because well, the alternative to smiling is crying and well...
This view makes me smile. This was the really cold morning. So peaceful.
The little tree in the garden covered in snow
Hope everyone has a good weekend and are staying warm!
We've had a couple of deaths in the family this year, one was only 66 and the other only 71, both unexpected and it is so important to have your affairs in order. We are trying to have a clean out of things that we no longer need, so the kids don't have to deal with them.........
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that. It's so sad how quickly things can change. Just a couple months ago she was fine. We had talked about her downsizing and getting rid of things and labeling things she wanted given to people but we always thought we had more time!
DeleteThat's a lot of snow! I hope your daughter and family had a safe trip back to their home. I am looking forward to regular blog posts from you, but, don't forget that it is okay to feel grief at the passing of a family member and to miss them, especially during the holidays.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteIt was a lot of snow. They were lucky to be able to drive back without much trouble, thank goodness!
They keep saying it, but it's true, nature is a great healer. That picture of the sunrise is so beautiful, so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteIt's difficult when everyone in a family is grieving. I'm glad you have time to recentre. Prayers for you all and especially F-i-l as you all make your way through this time.
Thank you so much
DeleteSo, so cold, but so beautiful, too. Finding a new rhythm and routine takes time for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's soothing to be out there in nature
DeleteIt's a difficult time for everyone especially with the jolly festive season all around. I love your first photo.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
DeleteI know how hard it was on me finding all the things that needed to get done. We shared tasks equally, but still the gap of losing the other team member managing a household is another part of the loss. It's good you're supporting your FIL. As always, your pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHe was used to not doing certain things too. Paying the bills was her domain. Luckily, she was very organised and she was able to tell us how bills were paid and where she kept passwords - which she'd thankfully written down! He says he still expects her to walk in from the other room. It does make you think about things though. Just a couple months ago she was fine.
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