I made a video so that I wouldn’t have to write anything!… but now I’m writing something because there are things I just can’t leave well enough alone…. things that nag at my brain that I feel I need to explain… for some reason. Like in the video when I say, ” I still love Kateri more than anything.”. I just need to say that widowhood is a daily conundrum… but we need to live in the present and with what we have. We can’t allow loss to cripple our future. Whether that be in our relationships with other people or in our day to day existence. We can’t allow loss to take away our lives. Otherwise, we might miss out on some wonderful opportunities and experiences.
Thirty Days of Mo(u)rning
A widower at forty-two. What Kateri gave me… what cancer took away… and how I'm coping with life from the woods of Vermont
Thirty Days of Mo(u)rning 
7 thoughts on “15 Years… no drinkin’ drinkity drink.”
Maggie
Happy 15th birthday, Darren! This decision is an accomplishment you achieve every day. I’m glad you are proud of yourself. I know Kateri would be, too. Now you can go conquer something new. Sending you good wishes as always.
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Darren Lidstrom
Thanks Maggie! Now off to go conquer this cup of coffee!… I’m starting small today.
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lssattitudeofgratitude
Congratulations on reaching this milestone. You made the right choice those many years ago. You have accomplished so much, and as you stated, the best was accomplishment was having those years with Kateri in your life.
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Darren Lidstrom
Thanks! Ya, it was kind of a cherry on top when I looked at what the decision actually gave me. It gave me time… with Kateri… and no more hangovers.
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lssattitudeofgratitude
A perfect win win, for sure.
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Todd
Congrats bud! Proud of you and all your accomplishments.
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Darren Lidstrom
Thanks man! Proud of you, too!
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