I don’t blog so often anymore. It doesn’t mean I’m not sad or that I’m 100% OK. It doesn’t mean I’m not thinking about Ariella. I am. Constantly. But I’m also busy living. I’m trying to make the most out of life even though it’s hard. Last year I really struggled on Halloween. It was a rough day. All Halloweens since Ariella died have been so hard. This year seems different. Linked below is the blog that I wrote on the first Halloween without her which still holds true in some respects but also not. I still don’t love Halloween but I haven’t felt assaulted by it this year. I’m actually looking forward to seeing the kids in their costumes at school today. I’m actually excited to participate in their trunk or treat and be part of their Halloween. This feels like another step to being ok. To carrying joy and sadness together.
Trying to navigate through life after the death of a child
So happy to read that you have reached a point in your life you are ok. It took awhile to get there but sounds like yiu are there. You are a beautiful lady inside and out and you deserve to live a beautiful life, I’m sure that is what your daughter would hope for you as well. Her beautiful memories that she left will always be with yiu in your heart. So go out and create some beautiful memories for you.
So happy to read that you have reached a point in your life you are ok. It took awhile to get there but sounds like yiu are there. You are a beautiful lady inside and out and you deserve to live a beautiful life, I’m sure that is what your daughter would hope for you as well. Her beautiful memories that she left will always be with yiu in your heart. So go out and create some beautiful memories for you.
I’m so glad you’re able to experience fun and joy in your life which is what beautiful Ariella would want. One of the things that was in our grief group newsletter rings so true: “Grief and gratitude can coexist. We can be grateful for what we have while we grieve for whatever or whoever it is that we do not”. That’s the life of the bereaved. I love you.
I’m so so happy to hear this. I’m glad you’re finding some peace and sounds you are able to enjoy things as well. Every time I hear the song Tiny Dancer I think of Ariella. I pray things keep getting easier over time.
I’m so so happy to hear this. I’m glad you’re finding some peace and sounds you are able to enjoy things as well. Every time I hear the song Tiny Dancer I think of Ariella. I pray things keep getting easier over time.