Reflections

This past Saturday was International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.  As you may know, Jared's Keepers Foundation hosted the one here on St. Croix.  We had over 20 people come out on a very rainy day.  In fact so rainy many roads were flooded.  It was a good day.  Teens and adults shared a special day together.  They learned from one another and grew in their healing process.

Sunday was my (31st birthday again).  I enjoyed it relaxing at home, out to lunch with my hubby overlooking Buck Island, then a few drinks with friends before he took me to the Casino where I won a few dollars.  I shared one special memory with my mom on the phone, it was a few years ago and Mom was watching Jared for us while we had gone on a trip.  We returned on my birthday.  Waiting for us, late at night, was a blond haired blue eyed boy who was so proud he had made me a Red Velvet Birthday Cake with Cream Cheese icing.  Candles and "Happy Birthday Mom" made it complete.

I had the day off yesterday and began to prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving meal.  I am not sure I am ready for the flood of emotions I am sure will accompany the day.  But I made it through Sunday so I will make it through Thursday too.

I have taken a job 3 days a week but for the next 2 weeks it will be 5 as the owner is off island for some much needed rest and relaxation.  I enjoy the job, it is in a Bridal Boutique and it is also where Jared rented his Tux for prom.  It makes me happy and I see his smiling face everywhere there.

This week is full and I may be dark for a few days.  Thursday is Thanksgiving, Friday kicks off the Carnival Season with Jump Up Celebration, I hope we island hop to St Thomas on Sunday,  then back to work to end on the 6th of Dec so I can entertain my in-laws who are coming to visit for a week.  I am looking forward to them coming.

Zoe is growing and being stinker at times.  But, just lets me know she is normal.

May you have a blessed and peaceful Thanksgiving.