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My Own Ever After: Chapter Fifteen

12/22/2017

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Sometimes people ask me how I got through Blake’s accident. My answer is simple: one step at a time. I went on autopilot, placing one foot in front of the other until we were through it. It wasn’t until later, after the danger had passed, that I was able to begin to process all that had happened or how close we came to losing him.

I’ve been more easily stressed out this week, more emotional than I usually am. I was walking through the grocery store parking lot when the reason why hit me like a lightning bolt.

For nearly 20 years, I have placed one foot in front of the other. I have raised children and dealt with crises and survived. Now, for the first time, I have tasted something more. I’ve found peace. I’ve felt the comfort of another’s arms. I have jobs I love. My children are happy. Over the past year, my life has grown into something wonderful, and I have a glimpse of something richer than I ever could have imagined.

And just like the wave of emotion I had to contend with after the danger of Blake’s accident had passed, I am grappling with a tsunami of emotion and functioning like a normal human being has become a monumental feat. What I really want to do is curl up and cry it all out, to wash away all the years of hurt and stress and badness. And maybe I will.

I’ve grappled with the tumult, the sea of emotions, for a few days now. I’ve tried to hide my crazy, to keep up with life, even though it’s coming at me rapid fire these days. And then tonight, something in me snapped. I’d had enough of myself. Only it wasn’t a wave of tears that washed it all away.

Instead, I put in my earbuds, turned on my favorite playlist, and be-bopped my way through the night. I got caught up on work; I cleaned my house. I danced like nobody was watching - which was a little more likely the case once I remembered to close the blinds.

The music and the movement washed away all the things plaguing me: insecurity and doubt over this new relationship, uncertainty over my job and finances and parents, sadness for friends and students who are dealing with some truly big things. It was as cleansing and cathartic as any tears. More so even.

And while I’m sure my personal growth isn’t complete - I certainly hope not, anyway - last night was a turning point for me. Whatever metamorphosis I’ve been going through this year, I’m ready to move on. To live my life, to write my stories, to embrace my own ever after, whatever that looks like.

So I will write “The End” on this book knowing that in truth, it’s only the beginning.
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Teresa
12/22/2017 02:46:24 pm

Oh, my sweet girl you so richly deserve some happiness.I’ve read all you’ve written and at times I thought how does she do it.But I remember your strong faith in God and know there are more wonderful things coming your way.Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a new beginning in the New Year.God has amazing things in store for you.

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Heather Huffman
12/22/2017 02:56:41 pm

Thank you so, so much for your kind words and well wishes! Merriest of Christmases to you as well, and a very Happy New Year!

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Jen Sivec link
12/22/2017 04:51:52 pm

What a beautiful post about simply becoming. I loved every word of it. I’m so happy for this hopeful potential of living and not just going through the motions, that you have! It sounds exciting and oh so wonderful! Love to you, my new friend!
Jen

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Heather Huffman
12/22/2017 05:30:46 pm

Thank you so much, Jen!

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