Big Problem

High school football season began at about the same time I began my counseling sessions, in the Fall of 2010.  I went to that first game of the season and it was strange to be there. They dedicated the game to George. 

The announcer said some words about him - most of which I couldn't hear clearly.  And before the game started, some family and very close friends gathered at one end of the field. The school had made a memorial sign for the fence and before the game we each placed a yellow rose in the fence around the sign.  

I had a big problem with this whole thing.  This was NOT the way I was supposed to be spending my time at the first home game that season.  I was supposed to be there WATCHING MY SON COACH!  I was not supposed to be there watching the boys he had coached kneel down in front of a memorial sign with my son's name on it.  He was supposed to be running out on the field with them.

Wow, this was just messed up.  Nothing about it was right.  And I was sure nothing about this was ever going to be right.

You may be in the same place right now in your own grief journey.  You may be feeling that nothing will ever be right about your situation.  I wish I had answers for myself and for you.  I can tell you this.  Over time, even though you may never have the answers you want, you will begin to feel sunshine on your face and in your heart again.  Remember, grieving takes time. Remember to be patient with yourself.  And remember to keep looking for the 

Sunshine After the Storm

Blessings

Betsy