much better than day 1.
Although day 1 night sucked.. After returning from a night out with everyone, Reese decidedshe wanted to party... til 5am. So we cried together until she finally passed out in my arms. Guess she forgot mommy had been up since 4am the morning before~ miserable!
Day 2 we took W&R down by the river to let will practice one of his favorite activities- throwing things. Although no balls were in sight, he threw rocks into the river as Grandpa tried to teach him how to skip them along the water. It was so beautiful outside, the weather was perfect. Reese sat back and watched from afar in her stroller, happy as can be. I love watching her watch Will. She is mesmerized by her older brother.
We came back to the ranch for naps and then got ready for rehearsal. As the pastor gathered our group and prayed halfway during the rehearsal and mentioned P&B, tears filled my insanely tired eyes once again. Just another reminder of what we were missing. We headed to dinner and a welcome reception for all the guest in town. So good to see so many familiar faces and new faces I'd never met. Some of Patrick's family who live out of state I hadn't seen since the service and this was their 1st time meeting Ms. Reese. Afterwards we walked to some Pub and on the way I walked by a car with a sticker on the back that read "PATRICK." Weird! Is this my "sign?" We arrived at the pub only to realize I didn't have my id with me! My parents took the kids home a couple hours before and my wallet was in my diaper bag. Security dude wouldn't let me in. Really? Do I look less than 21? RUDE! Oh well, better I go to bed anyway, before Reese does me in with another horrible night!
day 2, survived. trust test tomorrow.
17 comments:
That time at the river sounds perfect E, I know P was there enjoying it too. Good luck with tomorrow ((HUGS))
Still praying, Erynn. You are unbelievably strong. God bless you.
Good luck today Erynn. I think that was a sign that the sticker said Patrick. Have you ever seen a sticker like that before? And I bet Reese charmed everyone with those chubby cheeks!!
So happy day 2 was a tad better. Ms. Reese must not like new places to sleep like Will once did! Glad you got to see some warm and comforting faces. And I def think you got at least 1 sign!! YAY! He is there with you, like we knew he would be. Thinking about you and the whole family today! xo
I would say that the sticker is definitely your sign! Even though you might not feel him all the time, P is always there with you! Sometimes, when I can't sleep at night, I lay in the dark, and ask Dan to give me a huge hug like he use to. Then, I just lay there in the quiet. Sometimes I feel it, sometimes I don't, but I know he is always there. P is always there with you and the kids, watching, and keeping you all safe along your journey together. Prayers and happy thoughts coming your way this weekend!!
Chin up,
Mandy
I'm glad day 2 was better than day one.
night 2 was SO much better too! Didn't wake up til 530am.
Glad to hear night 2 went better. I'll be thinking of you today.
I am glad you are doing better and got some sleep! Have fun at the wedding. Best wishes to the bride and groom!
thinking of you erynn. My friend jaymi who reads your blog and I were talking about you today at the gym. We are both sending you thoughts and prayers of strength.
I cannot imagine how hard today will be for you. You are SOO very strong to be there today. I'm gad day 2 went well.
So glad day 2 was better. That def was a sign! Thinking of you and sending you hugs XX
Definitely a sign! P is with you everyday and will always be with you.
Thinking of you today!
xoxo
Jacki
Good Girl Erynn!! You are amazing!! Sending A HUGE HUG your way...Glad you got a good nights sleep. Hope day 3 got even better.
Hope day three was even better yet but mostly wish for a good night three so you got some much needed sleep.
No doubt the Patrick sign was one of the signs!!!!! Safe trip home is wished for you and your family.
I think about you often...and pray that the rest of the weekend was as peaceful and celebratory as possible. I know you missed P big time, but he was there with you all.
Thinking about you Erynn!
That was totally your sign!! Aren't they what we least expect. Mine is a ladybug and when i see them at the most randomest times, i know its my Mom letting me know she is with me.
Erynn you are so brave and you are an amazing person, and i know nothing i say will ever make anything better, but again, i am ALWAYS here for you!
xoxo
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