Time goes flying by.
Today is the second anniversary of Jack’s passing. So many things have changed now, and after sharing life with Jack for so many years (35+), I am making my way.
I have completed all the paperwork and begun the remodeling of my home. The biggest was the driveway and master bath.
Slowly, I have made my way, and with the help of Melodie and Ron, I have created a cozy home for Heidi and me.
Ah yes. The two dogs. Poor Lili gave up. She was Jack’s girl, and nothing we did soothed her. She is with him now. Heidi? She has been my savior. I have never had a dog who gave so much love so freely. She calms me, she cuddles me, and we are one. How did I get so lucky?
I have learned to go on. I think of the good times with Jack. We did so many things together. However, I recently recalled something a dear friend said to me.
Before the wedding to Jack, Benn, the best man at our wedding, Jack’s Army buddy and Pan Am roommate, took me out for lunch. At that time, I was hanging out with all the pilots. They were all 20+ years older than I. They all treated me like their kid sister.
Anyway, Benn told me to think deeply about what I was about to do. He smiled. He said, “I know you are in love, but one day, we will all be gone, and you will be alone.” I was 29, and retirement seemed like a long way off.
Jack and the others filled my world for many years. I remember calling Benn each year on my birthday to announce my age. He would laugh and say, “Oh, it can’t be!”
But here I am, I will be 67 soon, and the guys are all gone. I wonder how the time went by so quickly.
So, rest easy, Jack and all my pilots. We sure had a great time, and I miss you all.