Thursday, October 18, 2012

Time Passes, Life Goes On, But You Will Remain With Us Always

The year milestone of a life changing moment has been reached.  I wasn't sure how this moment should be approached or dealt with.  I wasn't sure of how this past year would or should be handled. It was a time of so much uncertainty.  Is there really any right way to face losing someone?

It seems that the best way I found to approach this, is how we decided from the time we first learned the diagnosis over two years ago - take one day at a time.

These days will be busy on purpose, with friends and family.  I think about this very special man everyday.  He is here in every room of this house, he's visible in each of the kids in various ways.  There's been tears and there sure will be more, but they won't out number the memories and thoughts of this amazing man.




We won't think of him as gone away
Just think of him as resting
Where there are no days or years
And think of him as living
In the hearts of those he touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And he was loved so much

9 comments:

  1. You are in my thoughts and prayers Madeline. Can't imagine how hard it is... hugs...

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    1. Thanks so much Eileen - knowing that I have support from friends like you means so much. Day by day I'll get by. He was the best PR man anyone could have!

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  2. A beutiful tribute to Mike and to your family, Lynne.

    Mike was easy to love and he lives on in all of you.

    Pat and Lori

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    1. Thanks Lori - I was hesitant to even write about this moment, but I find writing and expressing thoughts does help.

      He was easy to fall in love with!

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  3. I was looking at my calendar and just started crying - but good crying - about the times together - our families - our friendships - Mike was one of the best - he lives in our hearts always.

    Pat and Sal

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    1. Thanks Pat - memories are what we make and we made many great ones that we did share and always will.

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  4. Well said as always!
    Hugs

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    1. Thank you Peggy - It's nice to know just how special he was to so many.

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  5. This is so very touching Madeline. You are so lucky to have spent all those years so happy together. Creative hugs,

    Melony

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