Dear Friends,
My Young Bride of a way too short 37 years went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of March 8, 2009. It would be prideful, if not arrogant, to say that no man ever loved a woman more than I loved My Young Bride, but that is a risk worth taking. She was my love and my lifemate. She was the focus and sole recipient of my passion. She was the rudder for a ship that is now terribly adrift.
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My wonderful woman was born in March.. A VERY good month..
She died along time ago... I still miss her ALOT. I never looked for, or wanted, another woman. She was MY sweetheart and she will be until I die and after..
I KNOW your loss very much.. I do have one advantage. She slept next to me at 'Nap Time' in Kindergarten.. With her dress pulled up over her head. She was always a 'Lady' otherwise!
God bless your wife and you... I hope, in another life, we meet over coffee or whatever.. I'll have a shot of Jack ... In my coffee...
March 8, 2009. My wife was born March 12.. I will not say the year in her memory. She thought she WAS OLD LOOKING.. All I can say She always looked to me as my NEW bride...
Edited 3/9/2009 7:15 am by WillGeorge
My Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Thomas J Love.
Please accept my words with support.
I have also lost a great love many years ago. I think of her often.
the pain in time will soften, The memories will get warmer.
I hope you know that I will help carry your burden today.
Regards
Brendan
My condolences to you and your family. I know no words can ease the pain, but I will say a prayer for you and your family tonight. Finding someone so matched to ones self is a blessing and to have that blessing for over 37 years is indeed an honor. I am going on 24 years and count my blessings.
If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it.
And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Heartwould,
I am so sorry for your loss, but celebrate with you on your 37 year love of your wife as she was probably your best friend too. I too have been married 37 years and know I am the better for having met my wife and having raised our two grown daughters. I am sure you are also the better man for haveing loved her for so many years. No one can comfort you on your loss, but perhaps you will think of special things that have happened over the years and you will remember those good things. It is our memories that keep us going when we don't think we can. Best wishes .
Don
heartwould,
I too am with you through my prayers.
You seem to know the answer, but might find it pain cushioning to ask (as I did often when walking in 'your moccasins' many years ago) "How does her gain compare to my loss?".
Best wishes,
Metod
As others have indicated, and I know through personal experience, there are no "right" words that can change what has happened, but knowing others share one's loss can make a world of difference.
My beloved and I will have been faithfully married for 40 years later this year. As a result, I can only imagine the grief and emotions you are feeling.
May God bless you and give you an uncommon wisdom to share with others as you go about your daily walk. From the sound of things, you will find your course in life and remain focused in your faith and purpose each day.
Alan - planesaw
Please accept my condolences and try not to fret as she is with the Boss, definitely a better place. You didn't lose your rudder, your helmsman went off duty and you will meet again when your tour of duty is over, you were well trained so just man your helm and think of what the helmsman would say.
I lost my Ellen on 7/25/92 after fighting cancer for 10 years, 27 years married plus the 3 or 4 years that I chased her, till she caught me. She was my best buddy, confidant, lover, mother to three(now 40, 39, 35) and co-conspirator- it was a great trip and it is the memories of the good times, as you WILL find, that let's you get on with life. It does get a little better. Best wishes. Paddy
From an old gospel tune......
Farther along we'll know all about it.
Farther along we'll understand why.
Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine,
We'll understand it all, by and by.
My condolences to you on your loss. You're in my prayers, with the hope that the hurt will soon fade, and the memories stay forever.
Heartwould, as others have said, there isn't anything we can say to make the pain go away . . . but nothing can take away your sweet memories of her . . . . and those memories will help you cope with the temporary loss . . . . as you await your next meeting in a place better than this world. Amen.
heartwould,
I too feel your pain and am confident that you will find your way in the sea of life. Put both shoulders agin that rudder! Remain confident and positive for the journey as best ye can.
Best Regards,
Bob @ Kidderville Acres
A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!
Oh, Heartwould, I'm so sorry for your loss. Words always fail me at times like these, but I know the wonderful memories you have of your time together will comfort you as time goes by. Those who find such a love while on this earth are truly fortunate.
heartwould,
Thank you for sharing those beautiful thoughts. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Thank you all for your prayers and kind thoughts. Tomorrow (Wednesday) evening is the viewing and the funeral is Thursday. We still need strength for the journey. God bless you!
Like Forestgirl I find no words equal to the task. Your loss diminishes us all.
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Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest.~ Denis Diderot
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quietly and gently, may you experience healing and peace and the presence of the holy. I'll be praying for you and yours. Tom
My condolences. I must say, though, that 37 years is a pretty good run, and surely filled with many good memories.
My condolences as well. I am still young and barring any accidents I hope to share the years to come with my wife and family.
I share your pain and hope you find the inner strength to come through your loss with an upturned spirit, joy in your heart and secure in the knowledge that this is how the good Lord wanted things for now.
Keep strong and enjoy your memories!
Chaim
I don't think there's much, more difficult or painful, than losing your life-long love. I cannot imagine my life without my wife. I am sorry you lost such a great treasure. I am sure you feel a great and aching loneliness. I will pray for you, that your pain soon passes, giving way to the fondness of memories cherished.
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