I have had a busy weekend. Friday evening I went to the neighborhood happy hour. I did have a good time. I felt a little our of place, it was strange to be there without Kevin. When I got home the realization that he was not there to share the events of the evening with, or the event itself hit me hard. I had a pretty rough go for a little while, but I was able to calm down and go to sleep.
Saturday was really busy! I was up at 5 to get ready for the yard sale. Did OK rain started at noon and pretty much ended that. I had found some video tapes in the TV cabinet and did not remember what was on them. I went to Dave's, because I do not have a VCR anymore, to see if any thing was worth keeping. Just taped TV, and some movies Kevin loved. Then the video of his parents fiftieth anniversary party. I watched the entire thing. Kevin was so handsome in his dark suit and Windsor knot.
I remembered some things about the day and then headed to the Food Outreach event on Locust. I was not as awkward there. I really had a good time, was feeling up to some more mingling so I st oped by JJ's for a drink. About half way through my drink I began to feel the abysmal pull of loneliness. So I went home and had a complete breakdown until 1 AM. I was feeling as if I had failed Kevin in the last few weeks of his life. I could not believe that I went along with non treatment of the infection. I felt as if I had not spent enough time with him, during the last 2 weeks. I should have stayed with him more. Even if he was unconscious I still should have been there every time he opened his eyes. I also should have been more car ring and not so angry at him. I truly feel as if I completely failed him. This makes me wonder if he was angry, scared, and felt alone because of me. I will never be able to have him answer these questions. I really thought I was getting better, but now I am further down than any other point in my life.
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The feelings you have now are all normal. I think you were probably more angry with the tumor and the cancer than you were at Kevin. He KNOWS you cared for him and loved him. He loved you as much as you loved him and you two had a very special relationship. Probably much better than many marriages that are out there.
ReplyDeleteBe strong, I know you can! Know that Kevin loved you with all his heart and was very proud of you and the things you did. I am thinking about you and hoping each day will be easier for you.
Diane G.