I realized that today was Make a Difference Day. Each year up to now, this was me and Perry's day. We left the office at 8 am with the truck and trailer and headed out for the day. Our job was to support all of the activities going on around the City. We would take water and soda to all of the volunteers. We would take supplies to each activity. We would get out and mingle with volunteers and City employees. It was also the ONE day a year that he would buy me ice cream, tell me to shut up and stop asking for things, and then tell me that this one cup of ice cream was to cover every possible holiday for the rest of the year!
It would be different this year and it was hurting my heart. Sometimes, I'm not quite prepared for these emotions that pop up.
But, today ended up being a great day. I am exhausted. We weeded tree grates and the front of our building. We had a great lunch with the crews. I got into a big machine and moved two big boulders ALL BY MYSELF. I was SO big! I laughed and smiled and knew that he was close by and proud of us. I knew that it was okay to have a great day without him here because he was still close. I knew that I was still surrounded by all of these people who love us so much! We totally made a difference!
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