I just want to stop in and say that I hope you are all doing well. With the trial tentatively set for December, I imagine tensions will run high. There will be a lot of commentary on the TV, it will likely be all over the news, and people will begin to open dialogues again. It is entirely possible that there will be a lot of discussions about things that are painful for a lot of us. We may hear things we just dont want to hear. I personally plan to stay away from watching or reading the news about this. Ill let you know how that works out. I want everyone to remember that tragedies like this often have residual effects for years, and especially something so public. If any of you should find that you are having difficult times in the months to come, and thereafter, I want you to remember that this page is a place for you to share and find community support. It may not help, or may only help a little. Then again, it may help a lot. At any rate, I started this page for me, and everyone like me. In addition, I wanted everyone surrounding those of us who survived this to be part of it too. In the end, I decided it was just a good idea to make this an open place for anyone who wanted to help. Over the course of the last two years, I have come to learn that not everyone heals as I do. This may seem like an obvious conclusion for a person to reach, and I likely felt that way before, in theory, but seeing precisely how I have handled the aftermath of this, and seeing how others have, has been edifying. I will never claim that my way has been the best, but for what it is worth, I have been happy, and I have been well. I have also been sad, and confused, and heartbroken. Ive traveled the spectrum, and always seem to land somewhere that allows me to remain positive, and thankful that I still get to be here. This becomes especially hard when I think of the 12 who are no longer with us. I didnt know any of them before than night, and will never get a chance to know them now. And yet, I see every day as a chance to live for those who no longer have that privilege. That isnt to say I am always mindful of this charge. I sink into the grooves of everyday life just as anyone else would. Yet, when I reflect on the fact that I get to be here, and that it was almost not that way, I remind myself to live for me, and for them. This is just my way, and it isnt necessarily the best, and certainly not the only way, to cope. I want to remind all of you that however you are handling things, I hope you are well, find balance, and can thrive. And, if the coming months get rough, were here. Im here, even if Im a lot more quiet these days. Dont hesitate to say hello, or take a load off. We are all in this together. Be Well, Cody
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:56:25 +0000
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