​Unrecognizable!!
 
That's how I felt when I looked in the mirror after I lost Kirk  I didn't recognize the woman looking back.  I looked pale and lifeless.  My eyes that were always full of life looked sunken in and sad, no sparkle to be found.  To be honest, I couldn't stand to look at myself because the reality of what life had just thrown me was written all over my face; my eyes told the tale.  Women that were complete strangers would come up to me in public,  pat my hand, and give me a look of first hand knowledge and understanding. 

"The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?" Proverbs 20:24


Our lives are all marked with milestone dates on the calendar.  We all have celebrated the big birthday numbers, or special anniversary years.  I remember going to several 50th anniversary celebrations for my grandparents and great grandparents.  We just celebrated my parents 50th anniversary this past February.  And of course we can't forget the big birthday celebrations, 16th, 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th....etc. etc.  We have all been to parties to celebrate with those we love and care about.