A DOUBLE LOSS
Well this is the blog entry that has taken the longest to write. My reasons are that I just have not been in the right mindset to even do it because it makes my heart hurt. I wrote about this fear after the Cleveland Ohio 5K that the reality of not everyone in my life being present when I cross that final finish line at the 50th state. Unfortunately now it has happened and twice in 6 months.
I recently lost 2 of my biggest cheerleaders , my father in law and my mother in law. I don’t even have the words sometimes to explain what they meant to me, but I will try.
I met them as a 17 year old friend to their daughter in 1983. Popped in and out of their home over the next few years but it all changed when I married their son. My relationship status now became “Daughter in Law” and not squirrelly, tall, softball player friend of their daughter’s.
Over the next 30 years they became 2 of my biggest influences and role models in my life, not only for myself but for my 2 children.
I have learned strength, kindness, commitment, respect and most of all LOVE from them.
My memories through these years are forever tucked away in my heart.
I will continue to unlock them and pull from them over the rest of my life.
As I sit here in Wisconsin, on the eve of my 11th 5K, I reflect on their impact in my life and how I will honor their legacy throughout mine.
Love and Miss You Both !
