last weekend
tom and candee
came to
los angeles for
a short visit.
and i watched
(in amazement)
as they continued
their support for
the life i've
made for maddy
and me since
the death of their daughter...
they're heavily involved
with the foundation
i started in
liz's
name.
they excitedly ask
about everything that's
happening with
my book.
and they support
my relationship with
brooke in ways
i never could
have imagined,
(they had 8 huge bags of cheese curds shipped to us from wisconsin, and donned green bay packers shirts to help her cheer on brooke's favorite team, something utterly unthinkable for a couple of vikings fans).
after almost three
years of this kind
of support,
i have to remind
myself that none
of this was a
given after
liz
died.
they could have
walked away from
madeline and me
at any time.
but they didn't.
they've been
here for us
in every possible way.
and all of
our lives
are better because
of it.
How wonderful for all of you...to have this kind of support!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond wonderful :) A widowed friend of mine, just over 2 years out, was flatly and boldly told by her late husband's parents that they couldn't handle her dating and would not support her if she did. I hope their attitude is the exception and not the rule because it was horribly hurtful to her. I am 3 1/2 years out, and my inlaws are both gone, but I would have to hope that if I choose to date again, that people will be supportive of my desire to live the life I have left to live, knowing that it is what my husband would want for his wife and young son.
ReplyDeleteThey raised an amazing daughter and so it is just great that they support you and love you. You are indeed a lucky man and it is great to read about how much you appreciate it. No, it's not easy, but you certainly do a good job of embracing this life.
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