Saturday, July 19, 2014

Now they are together, whole and strong, and they understand everything


My husband's dad, my children's grandfather, died this morning. He had been in the hospital for the past few days, getting weaker. My wonderful father-in-law was a giant among men, one of the finest souls I have ever known, everyone's favorite as his sister said. He was my husband's hero to the end, with his big resounding laugh that never failed to get you laughing, too. I always felt as if God was in that laugh, which is to say, Love was in that laugh. Now he is reunited with his beloved, and I like to think of them up there in the blue radiance, showering grace and light on us all.


13 comments:

  1. God bless all of you. May He ease your grief and increase your warm memories.

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  2. May it be so. I am glad you had him. Your husband is who he is because of those two, not just genetically, but because of LOVE.
    I'm sorry he's gone.
    May the grief of his passing be eased by that love.

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  3. I'm so sorry for your loss. I too think we'll be reunited with loved ones in the next life.

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  4. That is a fine, fine portrait of two beautiful people. Even though I didn't know them, I see them. I am sorry to hear of your loss, though -- and of your husband's. Blessings and peace to all of you.

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  5. Condolences to you and your extended family.

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  6. He sounds as wonderful as his son, and his daughter in law, and his grandchildren. Love begets love. I am thinking of you.

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  7. I am sorry for your husband and your family. I am moved by your belief that he will now be reunited with his loved one and hope that is true. Your family embodies love strongly and may that be so. You are in my heart. Sweet Jo

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  8. I am very sorry for your loss and for your husband's loss. Condolences to the both of you and your family. Such loss leaves a huge hole. Love to all of you.

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  9. I am so sorry for this loss to you and your family. He sounds like a wonderful man and I read the love in every word you wrote. Hugs to you all.

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  10. Though it is terribly sad for those left behind, a sadness that never really goes away, I imagine death to be such a sweet relief and release for those moving on.

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  11. I'm sorry for your family's loss. You write of him beautifully. Your man is glad to have you by his side at this difficult time, I'm sure.

    all best.

    Scott

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  12. I am very sorry about your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

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  13. So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies. Sending you hugs and prayers for strength for you and your family.

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