So today is Monday and it was a slow start to the day, I had a good weekend and hope to have a great week but I have a TON on my mind. Every time I sit at the computer I think about friends of ours and I get teary eyed. The friend who lost her husband I want to say how sorry I am, I can't imagine how she feels and what she is going through. I can't imagine being so suddenly alone, no more husband to hold you close at night, no more inside jokes that the two of you share, no more looks across the room of intimacy that you hold for each other, no more kisses stolen on the go, no more taking comfort knowing he will provide, no more things to argue over, no more making up after that fight, no more crying into his warm embrace, no more asking his opinion on how this outfit makes me look knowing no matter how awful he will tell you its hot, no more laughing with him or at him, no more long talks into the night about what your future holds, no more dreams shared for your lives or the lives of your children, no more cleaning up after the mess he's made, no more cooking for him the best and the worst of your menus, no more looking for him to come home after a long day at work, no more asking for his help to put something together that DOESN'T call for instructions and ALWAYS comes with extra pieces, no more working together to get the house in shape for company, no more rushing to get everyone out of the house to be on time for an event, no more long trips in the vehicle and snuggling close as he seems to know the way, no more coming home to a romantic evening he planned all by himself...all these things and so much more that you will have no more of I just cannot wrap my mind around them all. Time to Thank God for all you had together and for the man He blessed you with and Thank God you know where your man is now! Love and Prayers with you sweet friend and my heart aches for your loss. I have to say this sudden news has allowed me to be even more thankful for each day that I have been granted to wake up and experience, and each little thing that My husband represents in my life all the good and bad I welcome it all, I love you Jeremy!
To the children of this Godly man that we have lost, our dear friends whom we've shared the last few years with. I am so so sorry for your loss too, I haven't had a parent pass yet and I am not sure how I would feel to actually lose one of them. I know a dad is someone who a little boy admires as a hero and wants to be like when he grows up and a little girl looks for in a future husband and until that husband comes into the picture Daddy is the one who keeps you safe. Dad is the one who plays all the rough games with you and says a scrape on the knee is what makes you tough, Dad is the one who shows you how to hold a hammer, fishing rod, baseball bat, remote control, Dad is the one who is usually the one willing to trust you behind the wheel, Dad is the one who teaches you about sports, engines, hunting, working for a living, BBQ-ing, Dad is the one who you look to for spiritual guidance as a man, Dad is the one who is the one who scares off the bad boys in your life, Dad is the one who will pick you up in the middle of the night after having too much fun and will discipline you with compassion after because he's been there, Dad is the one who pats you on the back for a job well done, Dad takes pride in your accomplishments and shouts from the crowd That's MY kid! Dad is the one who leaves a legacy behind in his children and the stories of his life. Your Dad's legacy and life testimony is definitely one to admire and the Godly example that he was is one to strive for!Thank you for being a part of my life and allowing me to call myself an honorary sibling of your WONDERFUL FAMILY!!I pray healing for everyone He left behind!xoxo
Yeah so that is just a tidbit on my mind today the rest seems irrelevant right now. Thanks for reading and being a part of my blogging life and we'll see if I get around to writing again today or do I save it for another day!!??!!. Later Reader!:)
A sweet friend of many years sent me this message on facebook and it was such a nice message that I had to share her comment in the original place she attempted to put it! Thanks Steph Love Yah!!
ReplyDeleteSo I tries to comment on your blog but I don't know how apparently:P So here it is (cut & pasted:P);
After reading this post especially, I am touched. I don't even know what emotion is evoked the strongest in me from this; sadness & sympathies for a family that I don't even know...a yearning for all of the above for myself & my daughter...these feelings definitely are there. I think the strongest tho is happiness for you my friend. That you have all the above & more! Not only that but you recognize your life for what it is, who is in it & don't take anything/anyone for granted. You are so blessed my friend. Thank you for sharing your life in this way, no matter how minute you feel in doing this blog know that it is touching, even if its not in person, to hear from you 1st hand how blessed you feel in your life & home.
Lotz of love ♥ ♥ ♥
~Stephanie