It's raining outside and I have grabbed the ole trusty raincoat from the closet. It's the same raincoat I've been pulling out over the last 15 years or so. I gave Brad this coat in the early days of our marriage, and then I took it over. It was meant to fit a big mountain man, but I love it! It has protected me from the elements, even during those months when my belly seemed to expand further than I thought it could without bursting as I carried each of my children.
I have worn this coat with fancy dresses, in numerous countries, mountains, rivers, you name it, it's been there with me. Brad laughed at me in the early days and claimed he would grab it back, but I assured him wearing it is 99 percent ownership.
This coat has been placed over the small and growing bodies of my children. Josh tried to take it over from me, but lost out! I will check Brittany's suitcases when she heads out to college this fall to make sure she hasn't borrowed it.
A couple of years ago, Brad thought it would be a good idea to get me a real raincoat I could wear to work. I tried to be good and wear it but after Josh died, I just couldn't help but find comfort wearing that blue raincoat.
There are certain triggers that send you back to those happy moments. Songs, photos, places. for me the blue coat represents my life to me. I don't know what I'll do when it finally begins to fall apart...maybe I'll have it made into a teddy bear to cuddle for even longer.
Hugs!
Sherri
I have worn this coat with fancy dresses, in numerous countries, mountains, rivers, you name it, it's been there with me. Brad laughed at me in the early days and claimed he would grab it back, but I assured him wearing it is 99 percent ownership.
This coat has been placed over the small and growing bodies of my children. Josh tried to take it over from me, but lost out! I will check Brittany's suitcases when she heads out to college this fall to make sure she hasn't borrowed it.
A couple of years ago, Brad thought it would be a good idea to get me a real raincoat I could wear to work. I tried to be good and wear it but after Josh died, I just couldn't help but find comfort wearing that blue raincoat.
There are certain triggers that send you back to those happy moments. Songs, photos, places. for me the blue coat represents my life to me. I don't know what I'll do when it finally begins to fall apart...maybe I'll have it made into a teddy bear to cuddle for even longer.
Hugs!
Sherri
Hello, my name is Mylissa. Me & my husband live in the Eastern Panhandle of WV. We are Ambassadors for The Danny Did Foundation, too. Our son Dallas, was 5, when we lost him to SUDEP, just 18mos ago. It IS a daily journey, day by day. And yes, so many triggers. I am forever changed...
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