Thought I'd post a little "trip report" about Sherry's and my trip in memory of Jim. Obviously, there were mixed emotions - it was so odd being there without him - we both felt it - but as we started touring the parks, and telling each other what we'd done with Jim when we were here, and here, and here, we started relaxing and enjoying ourselves. A high and low point was reached at Epcot - Sherry and Jim had done a "leave a legacy" a couple of years ago - she'd forgotten her locator so we went to the photoshop to see if they could help - they have every location on file - and when I asked, they were able to print the original photograph that was used to make the legacy plate. It was so great to see him healthy - before the disintegration ALS had put him through - that I just burst into tears. The photo shop staff was wonderful, we explained what we were doing and they were so encouraging and supportive. The rest of the trip was calmer - we went everywhere he loved, went on most of his favorite rides (I cracked a rib a week before the trip and decided that Rock "n Roller Coaster probably wasn't a great idea temporarily), ate at all of his favorite restaurants (Sherry had never been to breakfast at the Crystal Palace before!) and the last day, without even thinking, we ended up at the pick-a-pearl stall in Downtown Disney. We each found beautiful pearls and had necklaces made to commemorate our trip. Sherry and I have always enjoyed each other's company but had never spent any one to one time together before - this was a very special trip in that respect also. And she's excited that she's becoming an aunt (by my daughter - her bonus sister) and can't wait to knit something special for the baby.
So, another step achieved, and more to come. I'm still seeing the Hospice grief counselor again next Monday - I can't seem to move past the anger phase - I bet I'll always be angry about this loss from this miserable disease.