I couldn't be more grateful that his birthday happens to fall on a weekend this year. Without having to miss any school, I am going to leave immediately after class tomorrow and drive to Arizona. I am staying at his parents house and spending the entire weekend with his family. I can't imagine being able to spend it anywhere else with anyone else.

What do you do when you visit the grave of someone you love and miss so much it hurts?
Do I go with other people so I have someone to hold me or by myself so we can talk in private?
Do I talk to him out loud or in my mind?
Do I avoid stepping on the dirt he is buried under out of respect or do I allow myself to collapse on top of him?
Do I look at the picture on the headstone, the grass beneath it, or at the sky?
Do I try to act strong so I don't scare the other people around me?
Do I allot myself a certain amount of time so I don't end up staying there all day?
These are the questions I can't stop myself from anxiously posing in my head. I know that whatever I do will be fine, but that doesn't prevent me from wondering anyway. I just hope more than anything I feel him with me. As long as he's there, it doesn't matter what I do.
I would go with his folks if they want you to, but also set aside private time to go by yourself. I think it will come "naturally" to you what you should do.. whether to talk out loud or just ask the questions inside your head. You are such a strong lady! I'll say a prayer for you!
ReplyDeleteI think going twice is a great idea. The first time I go it'll be good to have his family around. Some of his best friends were talking about scheduling a time for us to go together, which I think will be really special and meaningful. But setting aside private time is something I need as well.
DeleteThank you so much for your prayers and support. It means a lot to me :)