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My Promises to Tom

8/24/2020

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Since I think most of my readers are friends with me on Facebook, you already know that Tom passed away last Tuesday, which is why I have been MIA. I'm trying to resume my regular routine this week and so that means posting blogs again. 

Today I want to talk about the promises I made to Tom. One day, a few weeks ago, when we were talking, Tom told me that he didn't want me to lose all the progress I'd made in taking care of myself this year when he was gone. I promised him that I would not. The kids also made it their mission to make sure I didn't and both of our daughters went on walks with me all last week. So I have still been walking every day and even managed to get 10,000 steps some of the days. Today was the first morning I had walked by myself since last Monday. It was weird, but I did it and I'm thankful for it.

Last week, I told Tom that I didn't want him to worry about me after he was gone-that I was going to be okay. He looked at me and said "Really?" and I said "Yes. I'm going to miss you like crazy but you have made me a better and stronger person so I'm going to be okay". 

So you may think it's strange that I'm still doing all the walking around town, but I'm keeping my promises to Tom. I started this whole Happiness Project because I knew what was coming. God knew exactly what I needed. So while I know this is not going to be easy and I miss Tom like crazy, I am going to be okay. I have to be, I promised Tom. 
8 Comments
Melissa
8/24/2020 11:07:18 am

You are an amazing, incredible woman. Your strength and positive outlook are inspiring and humbling and make me realize I need to work harder to find the happy.....it truly is a choice.

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Tracy
8/24/2020 12:24:04 pm

Thank you Melissa

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Lois
8/24/2020 11:48:18 am

You are an amazing person and were blessed to have Tom in your life. I am certain he is proud of you.

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Tracy
8/24/2020 12:24:32 pm

Thank you Lois

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Debbie Biby
8/24/2020 12:32:26 pm

Love you girl. Hugs and prayers. Stay strong may God give you strength for each day ahead.❤🙏

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Patti
8/24/2020 02:38:21 pm

You are an amazing woman... you have a very special part of me all the meetings we used to have for our daycares to going to the double tree hotel and showing me the amazing hot chocolate chip cookies they serve when you check in to all the text about what to do here or there ... you are strong and if you ever need anything you name it I will be there .. prayers my friend

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Richard Shepard
8/24/2020 05:14:36 pm

Tracy, I lost my wife unexpectedly and suddenly a couple months ago. I am so glad you and Tom were able to discuss you continuing on. It’s damn difficult but it’s truly one day at a time. Glad the kids are there to make sure you take care of yourself. God bless

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Alive
8/25/2020 07:14:09 am

Never give up and you are never alone, Tom is right beside you walking his painfree steps too!!

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