That Time of Year

This time of year is always somewhat sensitive for me and my family. For those of you that don't know me, my mother died unexpectedly in a car accident 20 years ago. That day forever changed my family and threw us all into a world wind. My family has never been the same since. Some years I'll find that I am completely fine and the day doesn't phase me at all. However some years I get into a little emotional rut and go figure, that happened this year. I think it's mainly because this year marks the 20th anniversary of her death. I was completely fine at work all day yesterday, got my training in and then once I got home, it hit me - wow, it's been 20 years! I have not been the same since. I am hoping that I can kick this when I wake up tomorrow. It's great to remember and it's great to celebrate her and to be close with my family. I just don't like being an emotional rut and not myself, as it's not like me at all.

Here's to the celebration of my mom's life and what she left behind. I love my family and know she'd be proud of all of us.