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Excuse me? I don't remember ordering this sandwich...

Last Sunday I was driving to my grandma's home and the tears just started flowing.  Anger, frustration, stress, sadness, pride in handling things with grace... all the emotions were there.  I was about to embark on my third home move in the past three years - a move for every year since Matt passed away.   Studies show that losing a spouse, child or very closed loved one is the most stressful thing an adult can experience. That list also includes moving homes and caring for aging parents or grandparents.  Unfortunately my high stress list has been getting checked off since June 2022.  The first move was for my mom who had a stroke nearly six months to the day after Matt's death.  The kids and I downsized to a smaller home last fall and now my fiercely independent 95 year old grandma needs to be in an environment with 24 hour care.   I won't lie, I have had days when I have asked God "Why? Truly, I have shown you I can handle hard things. You don't need...