The final ceremonial chapter of Dens life ended this past Monday with his burial at Arlington Cemetery. Over the past thirteen weeks, I have been clinging to this event. Somehow taking comfort in knowing that "it" wasn't over. That more was to be done to celebrate my loves amazing life. He seemed almost not completely gone by the mere fact that the Arlington internment was ahead. The comfort I took from sleeping with his ashes for 3 months is now gone. We left him there in the cold, amongst the thousands of other hero's who have passed on. So today I exist alone and empty handed nothing tangible left to cling to. My hope, all of my hope lies in Jesus promise. I have never in my life been so utterly grateful for the birth and resurrection of saviour Jesus Christ! This Christmas means so much more than ever before. The promise through the birth of a savior, a glorious gift from our Lord.
In death, there is LIFE!
Thank you Lord and Happy BIRTHday Jesus!
I pray for you and your family. I hope, the pain gets smaller eventualy...Be strong!
ReplyDeleteTracy, May God bless you and your family and continue to fill you with HIs Spirit, the Comforter. Thank you for sharing your emotions during this journey with all of us and for being such a faithful witness to all God continues to do in your life.
ReplyDeleteLori in MO
Not sure what God is up to in leading me here. It all started yesterday, when He led me to the page for Derek Loux. I saw a comment you had made, and followed the link here. I've read all of your posts since right before Dennis died.
ReplyDeleteGod just seems to be stirring up something in my heart and my life lately... keeps breaking my heart for widows and orphans... drawing my attention to places long overlooked... sometimes I have to remind myself of His goodness, because, if I don't, I can get scared at what His plans may include.
I'm heading to bed, and will be praying for you and your kids as I fall asleep. I appreciate your honesty in walking this all out.
Blessings...