A space re-imagined / Life is Short

Day 10 A space re-imagined

I have thought a lot about having a space for Pearl. When we buy a house I definitely want to have a special space for her, and for her mementos. Right now it is a little spread out. Her ashes are in one room with some little trinkets for her. I have her blankets and candles for her in Lennon's room, and we have all her hospital things in a bag in a different room. I want to have a space for her. Sometimes I will put a toy in her little basket, and I'll change it out every so often. I also need a place for her things that we did get for her. She has her own stuffed animals and her own blanket with her name on it. She had a couple of outfits too, though she never got to wear them. It's hard to think too much about this, so it is on my to-do list for when we have our own place.....

Day 11 Life is Short

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Losing a loved one removes your sense of invincibility. No matter how dire the situation was, I didn't really think that we could possibly lose her, until right before we did. Now, I don't feel that separation from death like I used to. Now, I worry that much more about losing someone else. So, yes, I pause and give extra hugs or kisses before I leave the house, and before bed. I don't want to live in fear all the time, but I do want to appreciate each day. This is tricky. Anyone have any ideas on how to perfect this? I'm open to suggestions!

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