In May someone dear to me, tragically lost a son. Having experienced the tragic loss of my own son, I have felt their loss deeply. In June, a dear friend lost her mother. Other dear friends have lost parents over the past year or two. Having lost a parent, again, I am able to empathize. And today, another family who is very, very dear to me lost a father, a husband, a grandfather. To me he was a precious friend and I considered him "family."
I was so blessed to be at his bedside today holding his hand.
Even though he is in a much better place and no longer in pain, I shall forever miss him. I know he is in the arms of Jesus, rejoicing. And I like to think that he and my Daddy are already reminiscing about fun times they shared. And I like to think that my son, George, is listening to their exchange. I can almost hear their laughter now.
But yet, those of us who remain here will have have pieces of our hearts missing until we are one day reunited with those we love. For all my friends and there are many of you, who have lost a loved one, parent, child, sibling, spouse, friend, please know that I am so very sorry for your loss.
I am comforted tonight by the words of Jesus,
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:1-3
I pray that you, my friends and family, will be comforted by these words as well. In the midst of your grief and loss, do your best to keep moving forward. You will see
Sunshine After the Storm
Blessings
Betsy
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| In Memory of My Precious and Dear Friend, Paul Shawan. |
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