5 Years...

Today I bought coffee for 5 strangers of my favorite baristas choosing. 1 for each year I’ve learned to navigate without you here.

Today I spent time learning and teaching people how to take care of themselves and notice the struggles in others so that maybe, just maybe, someone is able to notice a problem before it gets too far like it did with you.

Today I made a delicious meal that I will enjoy with some of our favorite people, not all, but some.

Today I wanted to donate my favorite grief book to the Washington and Union libraries in your honor and memory to help others navigate devastating loss, but I got sidetracked with my day and ran out of time.

So even more importantly than the rest, today I gave myself grace for simply being human. I gave myself compassion for not achieving all that I wanted and kindness that things will be ok.

Today I honor you, Lindsay, and I send love to you wherever you are.

Happy birthday Sis! xoxo