Intro

Welcome to My Joy Journey of Hope. This blog is a continuation of My Joy Journey with Amy. For the past few months, I have been hearing Amy whispering in my ear that it is time to transition to something new. I know she would have given me some slack, but she would not approve of me continuing to write about my love for her and our lives together indefinitely.

Amy had the foresight to give me no directives or expectations for my life after her passing. Her only wish was for me to love and protect our family. Since her passing, I have been waiting for an epiphany for what to do with the rest of my life. I have come to realize that none is forthcoming. Before me, I have a blank slate. It is up to me to make the most of every day.

My Joy Journey of Hope will chronicle my successes and failures of this new life. The blog will change its focus to my life without Amy. It is painful to write those words. I will never let go of my love for her and the life we shared together, but I know in my heart that it is time to let go of my grief and begin to move forward.

I have no idea what the future holds for me. Amy and I were always planners. We rarely did anything without strategizing and planning the details of every major decision in our lives. This will be new territory for me. It is comforting for me to know that I have friends and family to support me as I embark on a new joy journey.

It is time to embrace the unknown. I hope to live with joy and wonder and make her proud.