I have just got back to Uk from a 7 day cruise with friends, my first without Mick it was another milestone, for me quite a major one. I proved to myself that I can go on holiday and have fun. For as long as I have friends that I treasure I can and will. There were a few emotional moments like our Head waiter sharing photo memories of us all from our first cruise in 1999/2000 when Mick looked like 007 in his DJ at the Millenium party or when I was invited for drinks with the Captain and his officers and I had my Best friend by my side but that was not Mick it was Jackie. I also had a significant phone issue so I could not keep in touch which left me feeling a little isolated.
The Cities we visited were fabulous, the weather was kind albeit cold and the food, entertainment and drinking were top notch. I walked so many miles every day I managed to do 7 days being very naughty without gaining any weight as well. Back to the gym on Monday and onto my diet again the break has motivated me to work even harder.
Next week is going to see another milestone that I must work my way through, on Tuesday it will be one year since Mick died, my life has moved on in so many ways and I have a lot of new things that have filled the void that was left behind following his death, but I will never forget. I now know life does go on and can be enjoyed it just takes balance, a lot of supportive friends and family and belief in yourself. I believe in me and all that lies before me with hope.
Next stop my posthumous birthday present from Mick about a year ago, a day at the Spa with Jackie and Sarah. Then MOTS with Karen and with loads of you from this forum (and NO pole dancing) then 10 days in France with my wonderful brother and his wife, I never thought I would or could say this but Life is Good, different yes, but still good.
Best wishes to everyone
xx
Mo