One Year

When Erica passed away on March 8, 2011 I honestly didn't know how our family would get through our loss.  Today marks one year since she passed away.  Everyone in our family has handled Erica's death in their own way.  My journey of grieving Erica was handled one day at a time.  With each passing day and then each passing month healing occurred.  Erica may no longer walk this earth but she lives on in our hearts.  Her legacy lives on in her daughter's and her beautiful smile lives on in the many pictures we cherish.   Day after day, month after month, and year after year I will not forget my sister.  One year of grieving is behind me, but standing before me is a lifetime without my sister. 

105 Days

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As the sun gets ready to set on another Tuesday, I'm reflecting back on the last 105 days.  My journey of grieving Erica has come a long way.  I can tell you it does get better, I don't think it will ever be easy, but my grief is more manageable.  I'm still struggling with a couple of things that I can't change, but I have faith that God has a plan and it's not up to me.  Each day a little more healing occurs and for that I'm grateful.

Quote: Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.  ~Tori Amos