Coping

We have just passed our first weekend without Lizzy. Some tears were shed, but we got through it. There were a few things we did that were fun and took our minds off the loss. Things like my niece's birthday party in Lombard and going to a pumpkin patch with Heather, Rob, and Nathan. But at the end of the day, the house now seems depressing. Where once, coming home was a joyful reunion, now it is darkness and silence. There's no need to make sure a light is on, no need to have the radio playing. Each time I walk in the door, I am reminded of what is missing. There are times where I still walk into the kitchen and expect to see her sleeping in the corner on her little bed underneath her favorite blanket. Occasionally, Lauren will ask "Where's Lizzy?" still and it hurts. We simply explain that she's gone to heaven. I am so glad we brought Lauren to say good bye. Even if she doesn't understand what she did or why, it helped me and I think Debbie a bit. Life goes on though and this next week will be just as hard.
Thanks to all of you for the kind words and prayers. They have uplifted and comforted us during this time and we are very blessed to have such caring friends.