My stepson begged me, “Don’t marry my dad.” The reason made me faint at the altar.

Maintaining normality

Encouraged by that little bit of progress, I refocused on the wedding preparations. Keeping busy helped prevent my mind from being plunged into constant worry. Between tasks, lists and adjustments, I faced the typical chaos of organizing a wedding. My thoughts often turned to Tim, but I realized that I needed to maintain some normality so as not to lose my balance. Perhaps giving him space was the key to him opening up at his own pace.

Maintaining Normality