Trash Bags
The whirlwind surrounding the week that we lost Patrick continues to pop up in my head in fragments. Like the worst highlight reel; without warning. But when I think back on it, I was like a zombie-robot. Just going. Operating on adrenaline and disbelief. I remember my family scurrying around trying to stock me up with things, but the look of shock and sadness in their eyes I can never forget. At one point, as I was preparing the kids for an activity, I looked over and my best friend was doubled over. She had been trying so hard to be strong for me, but I think it hit her. I didn't even shed a tear, I just asked "you alright?" and kept moving. I was numb and in manager mode. After everyone had left to go home and return to their normal lives, I was grateful stocked with all of the things. About six months later, I pulled out the last of the trash bags and it hit me. I was out of trash bags. I had no more cushion. I had to go back to getting things on my own. Pa