A Reason To Hope
As we are coming to the edge of 2014 it's time to touch upon my One Word 365. Long ago, on January 1, 2014, I chose the word HOPE for my One Word 365. I was sure that 2014 would be a year where our family would need to find hope. I didn't know what this year would hold for us but it is never a bad thing to have hope. Don't you agree. Now that we are nearing the 4th month anniversary of Richard's death I am again looking forward. We have remembered and loved him with all of the memories. I have come to terms with the fact that I will always mourn him. The grief will continue in a roller-coaster fashion. Much the same way that taking care of him was. I will have my good days and there will be bad days. But we will have hope! And I am starting to think about my new word for 2015....it needs to be one that will bring me the challenge and the courage I need to continue on this journey. Are you thinking about adopting a word for next year?
I think hope was a good word for 2014, Paula. I had "seek" as my word. I'm not sure I did well with it. I have a word tumbling around in my mind for 2015, but not sure if it is the "one" yet. As we get closer to 2015, I'll reveal it :)
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Hope was a good word Betty.....I've lost some hope but it's coming back!
DeleteI hadn't considered doing this myself ... but now? I rather like the concept; almost like a touchstone?
ReplyDeleteYou should do it Myra!
DeleteI may just join you in the new year Paula....now to find a word......
ReplyDeleteHaving this as my word of the year, I think, might have helped me stay focused on hope when I felt like I was losing it all.
DeleteI need to jump on this bandwagon. I've found surrounding myself with family and friends helps when I want to get sad. I think we'll always grieve those we love. It'll just hit you randomly but it does get easier with time. As cheesy as that sounds
ReplyDeleteI hold on to this hope that it will get easier!
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