Being the second of three holidays this year it goes without saying that it wasn't easy. Each one of us dealt with our grief in different ways. However in the end we came together as a family and enjoyed every minute of the trip and each other. From the overly crowded parks and Disney Springs, to visiting The Florida Mall and the new Carlo's Bakery, the five days spent in Orlando were all in all very good.
My birthday, for me, was a bit more difficult. Having experienced my mom on her birthday and then hearing about my uncle, I was a bit more mentally prepared for the emotions that were coming. Roy and I were the last ones to leave the hotel room since he was still in bed while I was finishing getting dressed. Once the rest of the family was gone I gave myself a few moments to cry. It helped to alleviated some of the tension I was feeling. Although I consider myself to be a strong and independent person, we all have moments of vulnerability and this was no exception. I cried, and said a small prayer. Pulling myself together we finished getting ready and headed down to breakfast.
The rest of the day was spent at Epcot and it was fantastic. I was serenaded by a Disney employee, wished a "Happy Birthday" countless times thanks to the lovely birthday pin I had on, and enjoyed a German lunch as authentic as it can possibly be. All in all it was a great trip.
With Christmas over and today being New Year's eve I have but one wish. That is to take all of the overwhelming sadness and turn it into overwhelming joy in 2016. The road will not be easy though of that I am certain, however in the end I know it will be worth it.
From my family to yours here's to a happy, prosperous, joyous, New Year filled with more love than we can all handle, so much joy its overwhelming but most of all as long as it is spent around those you love and cherish it's all worth it.
Jackie
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