As we progress through our journey of grief, family life continues - and invariably with that, a new routine emerges - and life goes on. That's not to say that we are forgetting Daisy; far from it. In fact, I think I may even allow myself to think of Daisy more these days, as it hurts less. But life does go on, the days and the weeks pass, and life must be lived. So, Family Life in Fife continues.
I dusted off my cookery books and put my apron on, and did some baking and cooking. I'm starting to find pleasure in these things again. I ordered some cheap fabric on eBay and when this arrives, I'll dig out my sewing machine and start work on a new quilt. The recent drop in temperature signals the change of season and as we move into autumn, my thoughts turn to preparing for winter and Christmas preparations.
I've blogged about these things in the past; it's how the blog started. It reflects me, it reflects my personality and the things that bring contentment to my life. My family life continues, and I want to blog about these things again. My day-to-day antics and ramblings may seem trivial and insignificant in comparison to the sorrow and pain of losing Daisy. But I don't just want to write about the sad things - I want to write about the happy things too. And running my home, living my life, being organised and thrifty are the things that make me happy. If anything, these "trivial" things are more important to me than ever. Family life, making a comfortable and happy home for my family, spending time with my husband and the children, is more important to me than ever. One thing that Daisy's death has reinforced in me is how important family life is and how much it matters to me.
So blogging about making fairy cakes with Lizzie may seem like a dull and uninteresting topic - but to me, it's the centre of my world - Family Life.
Best Wishes
Debbie
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