64

Today you would be 64. It's almost been 6 months since you died, and it's amazing how many things have changed, but how little is different. Your clothes still lay in stacks where we first put them. Your shoes sit atop a tote in the living room, your glasses atop your box of rings and cards and important treasures, your ashes in the temporary container on the nightstand. The white bag we recieved at the hospital still sits in our room.

Chris thinks about you everyday, talks about you more now with fond memories and stories of your times together. I feel like I am getting to know you better and it makes me smile to know that you are living on.

Your favorite restaurant, Market BBQ, is closed now and it made Chris sad as he wanted to eat there today. The only time we'd ever been there was with you. I hope you know wherever you are today, that you're being celebrated, remembered and loved.

Happy Birthday.