The Second Year…Keep It coming

So year two. Every day is something new. An adventure in learning. In growing. I never know what to expect. But there are things I know for sure.

1. Wake up every day with a purpose. Simple. Huge. Whatever. Just something.
2. Actions speak louder than words. It’s not what you say. It’s what you do that really matters.
3. Life is about dealing with disappointments. Expectations. The way I deal with them can make me or break me. Let it go.
4. Reality. Being alone sucks. I used to love my alone time. Not so much anymore. Give me one more day with Gregger. I would cherish it more than all my days on earth.
5. Communicate. It’s the key to ALL relationships. Everything breaks down FAST without it. Talk. Don’t text. Don’t email. TALK. Face to face. Go back to the real stuff. It works.
6. Listen to my gut. Intuition. It’s usually the truth. It never guides me in the wrong direction.
7. Memories are treasures. Some make me laugh. Some make me cry. But I never want them to go away.
8. Some friends stay. Some go. Don’t try to hold on. It hurts. Give energy to the ones who are present.  
9. Family. It matters. In the end, it’s the greatest gift. Hold. On. Tight.
10. Don’t take things for granted. Nothing is certain. Time. Life. People. Moments.
11. Be grateful. Take a moment every day just to say “thanks.” For something. It makes sense of the rest of the world. At least it does for me.

So year two. I am learning. Something new every day. Today I learned that I love talking about Gregger’s death. The what’s, where’s, why’s, and how’s. It keeps his spirit alive. It brings peace to my day. So don’t be afraid to ask. Don’t be afraid to mention his name. He’s with me. Always. So for today. I’m good. Year two.