I am always hesitant for the month of February to roll around each year. For many it brings joy and love because of Valentine's day, but for me it brings reflection of memories and the realization that my parents are no longer here.
Tomorrow (15th) marks the date of my father's passing 15 years ago and one week from today (21st) is when my mother passed away four years ago. It is hard to concentrate around this time, because all I can think of is what I was doing four years ago on each and every day for about three weeks. When I think back to my father, I wish he did not have to go through what he did. He had a brain tumor that took his life. I know what I have had to go through and he had so much more on his plate than I have on mine. Technology and science have come so far in the past 15 years and I am so thankful for that.
There are multiple songs that I have held on to that have really helped me through this time and we sang one at Dig tonight, Word of God Speak. Its lyrics say I am at a loss for words but it is ok. There is nothing I can say that will make you understand, heal my heart or replace what I have lost from my parents being gone but that is ok, because I am resting in His holiness.
Mom and Dad there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you, you will always be remembered. Thank you Lord for bringing Jake and I through life's trials and understanding our every thought.
5 comments:
i'll never forget driving back from our trip to st. louis (holly's wedding) and hearing this song, and having you share what it meant to you. to this day i cannot hear it without thinking about you.
That's a great picture of the two of you!!! I'm praying for ya!
Angie I'm also praying for you. I know your dad and mom would be very proud of you. My e-mail is mmrhoads@centurytel.net
Thank you so much for, WILLINGLY, speaking in Sunday School last week. Just as you have said to me in the past, you just don't know what your words may have meant to one of those kids. It was totally from your heart and perfect. Thanks for letting God guide you through that morning.
Angie ~ your words on grief were so poignant. I am a Mannatecher in OKC. I did not know about your Mom and Dad dying. I am so sorry. I lost a 14 yr. old son because of viral myocarditis on 12/26/07. Indeed the LORD is the way, truth and life. Only by HIS grace have I been able to cope. Without HIM I would probably be in the back of my dark cave of grief. We are praying for you and your health. God is going to use your miracle recovery to bless others. Jan L
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