Real life…
The saying above has been lovingly sent to me by caring people. I understand and appreciate this. I have read it over and over trying to find the exact feelings I have, when reading it. With all due respect, I choose to disagree with these words.
Death is certainly something. It is tragic. So much has happened and continues. Unbeknownst to most, in addition to grief, families deal with the business aspect of death, that can continue for years. I am no longer the person I was. I am changed. Is there good in this change? I’m sure that there is, but the sadness remains. Grief can swallow you up at times, unexpectedly. The joyful bouncing into the room me, is gone. We do speak of his name daily. His memory lives in our hearts and voices. I will love him forever. Life on earth now means dreams with him, that were not meant to be. It means doing without an important joy in this life, gifted to us for a mere length of time. Life is not the same unbroken chain. It has been broken by death. I do believe he is waiting for us to reach him in eternal life, in God’s time. I live in this world now, without my son, dealing with a path of destruction. It does not mean that death is nothing. All is well…in heaven.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18
You continue to be in my daily thoughts & prayers……..you & too many other mothers who have been seperated too soon from their precious children, all of you & your families. I cannot relate to the point of view you have commented on either….it just seems like a form of denial to me written by someone who is trying to deal with their pain in a different way. I know our Heavenly Father holds you up & His Angels take charge over you when you cannot muster one more breath. I know your hope is in Him. I love you very much, dear friend, & my prayers will never cease for you.
I love you too my friend…Lauri