Yes - I Am Grateful

How could I be grateful after a year like this? But I am . . .

I'm grateful for my family and friends, I may be alone, but I have never been lonely.

I'm grateful for my home, it has become my sanctuary. Everywhere I look I can see him, the walls that we painted, the tile that we layed . . . his spirit is here.

I'm grateful for my faith, knowing I will see him again is some consolation.

I'm grateful for my inner strength, with all the worry, stress and sadness life has brought, I find glimpses of my old self coming back . . . just like he would have wanted.

I'm grateful for the girls, I see their dad in their eyes.

I'm grateful for DJ, he is here for me, always. I know he made a huge promise to Travis, and that was to be here for me and I know DJ will always try his best to keep that promise.

I'm grateful for my pups, I know it sounds trite, but they are always here to greet me and seem to like my company.

And, I am grateful for Trav, and I am so happy that I had the chance to tell him how grateful I was, and what a difference he made in my life. How honored I am to forever be called his wife.

Even though somedays the loss of him knocks the wind out of me, I'm grateful that I can sense him close and urging me to keep moving forward.