Friday, April 02, 2010

lost and found


Photo by Nullalux

I often can't help but thinking that I have mourned each facet of the loss of my love at least once. Each sad thought, each emotion explored or mulled over for its' initial contemplation. I feel that often times, I am going over previously pondered thoughts and ruminating. Picking apart and reassembling.
When I find a grief spot that I had not touched out of avoidance or by simply not being at that 'stage' yet, I am surprised. New territory can be terrifying and lonely.
As I get farther down this widows timeline, there are far fewer of these new frontiers and I now know where to look and turn for support when they arrive. I am pleased that there are less new ones....but I find that rethinking previously explored territory is often deeper and more thorough.
Although there are books, other widows and theories to act as a rudimentary compass, there are no maps for this journey. We each have to decide our own path to the destination known as 'peace'.
I just really hope that my revisiting of old places does not signal that my trail is going in circles!

2 comments:

leigh in the sav said...

i think you're awareness of the path is precisely what will prevent you from moving in circles.

much love and continued light to you and the kiddos.

thought of you on the 25th, as well as many other days. thought i posted a comment, but don't see it. just know you remain in my thoughts.

leigh in the sav said...

d'oh. meant 'your.'