14 Years gone.

Today,14 years ago, my wife left this world of tears for a place, where though I can no longer see her, she is bathed in the Uncreated Light of God. I don't suppose I will ever see anything good about her loss, so young, with such small children, but now I can accept the situation, and try to reach out to others who walk this journey.

I don't know why it happened, but I have faith that in the Presence, she does.  I believe that her life was not ended but changed, and that it goes on with God even now. There was a time, at first  when I couldn't accept or deal with things very well. I was angry at God, jealous of those who still had relationships and so desperately lonely for her, I couldn't believe anything good was left in the world. 

I never knew grief had such a physical component.   Today I thought I would share a video that speaks more than I ever could of the grief and pain that comes in loss.

Father of all, we pray to You for those we love, but see no longer: Grant them Your peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and, in Your loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them the good purpose of Your perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Comments

[gavin]

blessings for your family & you terry, shalom

[Rick Boyne]

Terry,
I can only imagine the pain.

May God richly bless you as you continue to seek to serve Him.

Rick

[nate]

While I have not experienced such a loss, I am mourning with you. I will be praying for you throughout this day. I have been blessed to read your posts the past several weeks, and hope God answers my prayers and provides comfort that I could never fully give.

[Kirsten Bernhardt]

Terry, thanks for the video. Keeping you, as always, in my thoughts and prayers.
Kirsten

[...paul]

I can't even begin to imagine what you've been through over these last 14 years. Just wanted to let you know that, though a little late reading your post, I've included you in my prayers today.

I can see what you mean about the video, thanks for posting it.

...paul