The Enlightened Mom By Terri Amos-Britt
In the
Darkness are Many Possibilities
“In the darkness are many pos- sibilities.” I’ve had to say that to myself too many times to count over the years during times of transition. However, when it held the most truth was when my hubby Steve died unexpectedly. My greatest fear was for my kids. I had no idea how their daddy’s death might affect them. I knew there were MANY possibilities, some I didn’t want to imagine. I also knew that it was up to me to set an example, showing them they did indeed have a choice and that they could walk through this crisis with grace and healing.
Before I tell you how I did it, I want to share this excerpt from my book, The Enlightened Mom. This passage is in the Epilogue and deals with that horrible mo- ment of discovery about Steve’s death.
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“Mom, have you talked to Dad lately?” Mackenzie asked me this question over the phone. It was a beautiful day in late February. Kolbi, her friend Riley, plus Riley’s grandma, and I were exhausted after a weekend dance competi- tion in New Orleans. We had been gone since Friday and it was now Sunday afternoon as we made our way home. We were about three hours out when Mackenzie called.
“Yes. I talked to him about an hour ago. Why?”
“He was supposed to pick me up 30 minutes ago and he’s still not here. Mikie and I are at Jordan’s house and her whole family had to leave and couldn’t give us a ride home. We’re stuck here and I really want to go home.”
“Baby, when did you last talk to Dad?” I asked.
“About 30 minutes ago. He said he was on his way, but he’s still not here. I’ve called and called but he’s not picking up.” Mackenzie explained. “Will you see if you can reach him?”
I figured Mackenzie was simply being impatient, as so many teenagers tend to be, but said I
My greatest fear their dadd
would try to reach Steve. I called and called, but continually failed to connect to him. So I made a decision to call my neighbor, Jen, to see if she or her hubby, Dave,
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