Grief, Tractors and Caskets
Grief is a weird thing. At first, you're in total shock, you can't believe what has happened - but there is a flurry of activity, people, decisions, and you just do the things. Auto Pilot. You understand that something horrible has happened, that your loved one is gone, but you really cannot wrap your head around it completely. As some time passes, things settle down and you have more time to contemplate your new situation. You still can't wrap your head around it, or even believe it . . . still. More time passes, and suddenly it's the first year anniversary. You take time to reflect, not being able to believe that 365 days have passed, and almost all of them in a foggy blur. You wonder how that happened. How all those days have gone by - without them in it, without a hug, a text, a call. You are amazed, not because you made it this far, not because you're still getting out of bed, but because it literally feels like it happened yesterday and yet, the