Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Do I wish I had known?......

......that at this exact time last year how very little time was left?
I wish I'd had more of a sense, I guess.

Last night as I finally fell asleep I wished I'd known it would've been the last night he was with me.  The last night I'd feel his warmth.  The last night we'd go to that Christmas party.  The last night we'd joke about the dang gift exchange.  
The last night we'd kiss good night.
The last ...... of so much.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good morning my darling daughter. I'm so sorry. I'm glad the kids will be with you. I wish I could help somehow. I love you so.

Janine said...

Don't worry. I'm not as bad as that post sounds. I'm just remembering. And wondering.
That's all.

Kristin said...

I'm praying for your peace during this time.

Are you familiar with the poem Interim by Edna St. Vincent Millay? It is quite lengthy but was cathartic to me to read when I had lost someone.

It is all about lasts and how they were taken for granted. But, in the end, it is Faith what pulls us through and keeps the world from plunging into chaos.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

I am praying for you and your family. I only wish I knew how I can help you. Jim was an amazing person and we all miss him. He touched my life and I am a blessed person for having known him. The instructional center is perfect for remembering him. He was a leader and when Jim would speak everyone would listen. I pray for peace and comfort during this time for you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Good morning Sis. I sure love you. I'm up early because I have a miserable cold and I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd check in with you. I'm keeping you close in thoughts and prayers over the next couple of days. (Of course, I always am, but even more so right now.)
I came home from class last night and it was 11 degrees outside! Of course, the horses were totally out of water and none of the faucets worked, so I had to haul warm water from the house down to the pasture for them. YUCK! Sometimes I wonder just WHY I have horses!

Love you,
Lis

Anonymous said...

There is no pitty, there is no feeling sorry...there is just saddness and tears. I just can't seem to stop crying. Just to think of "The last" makes me cry. As I said good bye to Mike this morning and watched him drive down the street I cried. Just because you don't know when "The last" will be. I know I can't live in fear of "The last" but with today and tomorrow being such a horrible memory it just makes you stop and think. I love you so. I miss you so. I want to hold and hug you so. Dear Heavenly Father...I pray for peace and comfort for my sister. She hurts so much. Please be with her and hug her for me. Amen. I love you sis.

Anonymous said...

Love you,
Ann

M2K2USA said...

Come to Alaska :)

I Love you!
Little Bro

Janine said...

Ummmm, Little Bro ..... last time I checked it was 1 degree up there. ONE. DEGREE .... as in SINGULAR DEGREE.
I love you, bro ....... but we all know I don't "do" cold. And one degree is waaay beyond cold.
But I graciously thank your insaneness.

Mary Lou said...

May your heart and mind be filled with sweet memories. Praying for you and yours....