Dear Friends,
On August 13th I suffered the devastating loss of my father, my best friend, my hero. I am grieving, and it will take months, perhaps years to recover from this loss.
I want to let you know that I will cry from time to time. I don't apologize for my tears; they are God's gift to me to express the extent of my loss, and they are also a sign that I am recovering. At times you may see me angry for no reason; sometimes I am not sure why. My emotions are intense because of my grief. If I do not always make sense to you, please be forgiving and patient with me.
More than anything else, I need your understanding and your presence. You don't always have to know what to say, or even say anything if you don't know how to respond. Your presence and a touch or hug lets me know you care. Please don't wait for me to call you, at times I am too tired or tearful to do so. If I tend to withdraw from you, please do not let me; I'll need you to reach out to me for several months.
Pray for me that I would come to see meaning in my loss someday and that I would know God's comfort and love. It does help me to know you are praying for me. If you have experienced a similar type of loss, please feel free to share it with me. It will help.
The loss of my father is so painful, and feels like the worst thing that will ever happen to me. I will survive and eventually recover. I cling to that knowledge even though there are times I don't feel it. I know I will not always feel as I do now. Laughter and joy will emerge once again someday.
Thank you for caring about me. Thank you for listening and praying. Your concern comforts me and is a gift for which I will always be thankful.
5 comments:
I'm so sorry for your lose. It's not easy losing your best friend
Dear JK, It's so good to see a picture of your Dad. He was a handsome guy. You know I;m there for you.
Dear, JK I feel that heaven is a garden where will again find the dear ones that made our world.
Regards
Trudy fellow artist
Florida
Jeanne: I don't even have to tell you how much your dad meant to me. He was very special and I, too, feel his loss. When he passed, he took a little bit of me with him. I truly lost a little bit of hope when he died because he represented so much hope for me. I know he's in a better place now and I know I will see him again one day. God Bless him! Jill Waldrop
Dear JK, Ken and I were so sorry to learn of your loss. We wish you peace and comfort.
Nancy Matus & Ken Walker
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