No matter how many years pass, the anniversary of one's loved one is generally foremost in one's thoughts. Earlier this week, my sister-in-law's status on Face Book was one of remembrance. Their dear baby girl, who had been born with a heart defect, died during a procedure. She was fifteen months old. Had she lived she would be 17 today.
April 30 was the day that my husband died, being taken in a horrific traffic accident. Nine years ago. The emotions become raw once again as I think of him. Believing as we do that heaven is real and that he is there is comfort knowing we'll see him again, but it doesn't fill the void that is left with one's leaving.
I watched the Dove awards the other night, something I don't think I've ever done before. I guess I did because I had recently spent a weekend in Nashville at a Sandi Patty event, and she was being honored at that awards night. During the evening an award was given to Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife who have helped so many families with adoption. Mrs. Chapman spoke of their little Maria who was taken suddenly from them, and she said something like this..."we had her for such a short time here, but we'll be together for eternity." Blessed hope!
A few years ago at a WOF meeting, Kathy Troccoli sang a song that she had written in remembrance of her mother, I think, who had died from cancer. I believe it speaks for all of us who have lost loved ones.
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Beverly: Sorry to hear how difficult this time of year is for you and your loved ones. May God give you comfort and peace.
Best,
Bonnie
There is something about a few songs that remind me of the day that my wife passed in 1994. Sometimes I tear up.. the pain is still there.. and sometimes I just smile and celebrate our memories. Asking father to comfort you today.
sending ya a flybyhugging :)
wish I could watch YOUTUBE ON my pc!
A pretty song. I am feeling pain for you, Bev, and am crying as I read this. You will be together again.
Praying for you.
Thinking of you, Bev. In many ways it probably does not get easier, or so my mother says. Thankful for God's peace.
That pain will never fade, Beverly. But maybe it is good for us to reflect on our losses and the fact that we will (hopefully) see them again in Eternity.
How blessed we are that God gave us a way to be together again... how sad and what pain people have to bear who don't know Him. If only... if only... ALL believed... what rejoicing there would be, even in this world. Jesus... now, in Him is the REAL HOPE and CHANGE!
Thinking of you Bev...with so much love. Happy Mother's Day sweet friend... ~Joy xo
and yet april 30th is mine and my daughter in law's birthday and so the day is different for us than for you
Hmmmm... if we all meet in Heaven eventually, there's going to be a lot to talk about!
((((((HUGS)))))))
Dear sister of my heart!
This is a sad post. I'm sorry that you lost your husband in such a premature and hard way. And I'm happy that I got to see your recent pictures of Ella visiting you, so very happy. Such extremes blend into a sort of balance in life.
Such a beautiful song and video. They never really leave us, do they. We learn to go on and live and be happy but the love and the loss silently becomes part of who we are. My dad has been gone for 12 years now... I miss him every day. I am so sorry for your loss Beverly. Losing your husband must have been so very tragic. ((hugs))
Wonderful love and memories of your hubby.
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