I Wish I Didn't

 


I read the text that said you were gone.

The disappointment, the deepening of missing you, increased immediately, and grief filled my being.

My mind struggles when I am at work or at my sister's with the knowledge you won't be walking in the door with your friendly smile and hello.

I won't hear your friendly words or your snarky comments when things go wrong. 

I know, I know, I know we all get to be gathered together again as Jesus said, however, there is a hole here in the lives of those who knew you that only you filled.

Right now it really trips us up. I know we will figure a way to deal - as you would say.

You never made a million in dollars, but you certainly made more than millions in love.

We all enjoyed you. You brought so much to your relationships even when you struggled.

I am so sorry for your struggles. I know you are at peace now. That energetic smile is probably beaming standing in the presence of our heavenly Fathers love.

I believe with all my heart you are okay, and at peace.

I miss you and that's okay. You were someone my heart and many other hearts, loved. I'm not ready to tuck that love into the memory of my heart, I'm not.

I know I need to say goodbye for now, see you later ( As I say these words, I can almost hear you from times past, when we hug goodbye, replying to me) but I sure wish we didn't have to do that.





Comments

Sister said…
Miss her everyday, I carry her with me in my thoughts and heart.
I I deeply loved her as my family did also. 💕
November 22, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Linda Reinhardt said…
You loved her well! Jimmy too! Beautiful picture of selfless love!
November 22, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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