One Week, One Day

It has now been one week and a day since Vicki passed away. 

It has felt longer, but I suppose that has to do with the last proper communication we had between us was a little over a week before that.

The first thing I'd like to write about this week is how amazing Vicki's daughter has been through this and beyond. An obituary page has been set up and many of Vick's friends have left their tributes. Lisa's tribute was powerful.

There's an opportunity to plant a tree in memory of Vicki on that website, so I thought I'd do so. I purposely waited until it was exactly one week since Vick left us to place the order and I got it done right on time.

I think that's what I'm going to do each Saturday at around that time. No, I'm not going to plant a tree every week... I'm just going to do something to remember Vick at around that time. Whether it's just quiet thought or having some Diet Coke. I'll think of something, but the Diet Coke one does seem like what I'll opt for the most often. 

Ironically, Vick never saw me touch Diet Coke. I always chose other drinks, so I think it's perfect for me to leave a comfort zone (if you can call it that) to honour my friend.

Do you remember on Saturday August 2nd when I wrote about the NFL blanket I had bought Vick around this time last year? Well - as I mentioned in the post - I bought my own at the same time. When they arrived, I put mine to one side and then put Vick's in a box ready to send off for an early Christmas present.

Both blankets have hoods on them. When Vicki's was received, I asked if hers had an Indianapolis Colts logo right by the hood above the eyebrow line. Hers doesn't. Mine does. Upon realising that the Colts logo was in a perfect spot for me, I told Vick 'I picked the right one of the two blankets'. And she agreed.

I've been taking a closer look at my blanket this week and noticed something else. I wish I had been able to realise it sooner.

The pattern has the Buffalo Bills (Vick's team) and Indianapolis Colts (My team) side-by-side. And you know what makes this all the more perfect? If I put that blanket around me - the way it's meant to be worn - both of those logos are right on the top of my back just by my shoulders.

So, yes, I did pick the right blanket of the two when it was time to split them off a year ago.  Because when football season is upon us, and I'm keeping warm, I'll have Vick watching my back. Just like usual.