I cried all the way to work today. It has been a long time since I have done something like that. As I was driving and I could see the wide open grey autumn sky and hints of fall colors in some of the trees, I felt an overwhelming sadness come over me. I missed Troy so much and Indiana so much. All those autumns we spent together there, I miss it all so much. The smell of burning leaves in the air, and sitting round a campfire roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. The air would be so crisp in the morning. I have such wonderful memories of life in Indiana. When I was in grade school and walked to school, I would look for the prettiest red and golden leaves to press in a book. Our street we lived on had huge maple trees on it and the leaves would just be beautiful in the fall. I miss all that. I miss my Dad, my husband, my in-laws. I loved them all so much. I miss my Aunt Beulah. So much has changed in my life since 2014. I’m so thankful for all the fond memories. They comfort me on those chilly days.
Jane is a Widow 