Jason’s baseball number was 22 and today marks 22 months since his passing. It was not until I started my push up challenge that I recognized the day. I always announce the date on my video to Aimee and instead of saying September 26th I said November 26th. I started to cry while I pushed through 55 push ups. I have been pushing through this past year the BEST that I can, but it certainly has been a challenge for me.

Each morning for almost 22 months I open Facebook to look at the memories. 2 years ago today I wrote about reading Adam Grant and Sheryl Sandberg’s Option B with Jason. He replied to my post:

“I like the part in the book about post traumatic growth. It is too easy to feel sorry for oneself or be the victim. It is nice to picture growth from our greatest trials in life, even the very darkest and most challenging. Life is a struggle. We just need to be worthy of that struggle.”

I looked up the definition of Post-traumatic growth this is what I found: helps people find a new sense of personal strength and a new focus on helping others.

It is my journey to focus on helping others through Win the Day Warriors like people like you did for Jason and my children. I am sad today, but that is OK I have a purpose that keeps me moving forward. Make it a great day everyone! #wintheday