Her father-in-law (more like her father) died this month. The loss hit hard. It's never easy losing someone you love, even when you know their life is ending; he died of Alzheimer. The moment death happens is just as strong and if you had no idea it was coming. Death is death. No matter how you look at it, it's the absence of life; the absence of the one you love. It stinks.
When my precious friend, Edie, lost her husband unexpectedly last October 7th, life ceased to be the same. Everyone who knew him (and those soon to know of him) was strongly hit. As Jesus guided her through unchartered territory, Edie nestled closer to Him than ever before. Her insight and wisdom is reflected in her blogging. I encouraging everyone to click her link to the right and absorb God's comfort through her. You will be blessed.
Losing someone travels in phases of grief. Please be sensitive to those who've lost a dear one and allow them to go through their pain how they need to, not how you think they should.
Love without reserve. Don't let thoughts of, "I wish I had . . ." or "I wish I hadn't . . ." rob you of the life Jesus wants for you. Yesterday is yesterday. Today is today. Tomorrow is tomorrow. Live life! Live purple! Live Jesus!!!
Sandra is a servant of Jesus and a beautiful life example for all who know her. Her husband's love is an example of how wonderful his father was and continues to be reflected in Greg, Sandra's husband. They will treasure him in their hearts forever.
I learned this from Edie:
It's the nature of grief to come in waves. She likens it to labor pains. "You get a break between the contractions so you can rest and get ready for the next contraction. There's much to be learned during the contraction period - this is the time when many tears are shed. I saw somewhere that someone (how is that for informational?) did a study on tears and that emotional tears have a different chemical makeup than tears that you shed while peeling onions. Haven't you just felt better after a good cry - they say it is because you are expelling toxins in your tears. So, who really knows the validity of this somewhere/someone study - but it seems to make alot of sense. ... I WANT the pain. There is a BIG purpose for the pain - in that pain I cling to God with my every breath and draw closer to Him and I love that!
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