For some reason I knew, the minute the phone rang, that this was the call. I knew because it was our home phone that rang, and it rarely rings anymore. I knew because my husband left the room to take it. I knew because I couldn't hear him laughing or talking. I knew because the cloud had been looming for weeks, months...maybe years. And when my husband came back to the kitchen, I knew.
His father had died.
Saturday, February 10, 2007, at approximately 3:30 p.m., my father-in-law, the man who smiles from black and white photos with a beautiful, chubby, baby boy, passed away.
I've been trying to decide how to write about this for days. It is difficult to expound on such a subject when there are many complex and confliciting emotions. And there have been many moments this past week worthy of being put down for posterity. But it would require a long and detailed description of family history, which I just don't have the heart to post for the world to see.
This is a bittersweet time. Maybe someday I can actually put it to words.
16 comments:
(((hugs))) I'm sorry for your loss
God bless you at this difficult time!!
I'm so sorry. I'll be praying for your family.
A hug. No words. Just support.
I'm so very sorry. Complicated father-in-law situation here, too, so I can understand a little, maybe. My prayers are with you, my friend.
thoughts and prayers for you and all the family.
So sorry for your family's loss...
Give T a hug for me. I am continuing to hold the family up in prayer.
I'm sorry to learn of your loss.
Praying for your family.
Thinking of you and your family, sugar. xo.
I'm sorry for your family's loss. It's never easy to bury a loved one. Please know that your husband and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry. Please express to your husband that we are praying for him and thinking of you all.
God bless you all.
Prayers are being sent your way.
yes...(((warm hugs))) and tears for your family...my momma went home to Jesus 7 months ago...and sometimes a (((hug))) says more than words can ever express...
I am with you. My grandpa died the very beginning of February. He was my valentine.
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