I still have no words other than I'm soooo sorry. I've been trying to think of something more to say (since I already said that on FB).. but as others have mentioned it all sounds so inadequate...
Jen, I'm so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your little girl.
I've always found so much comfort in this poem.
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain. I am in the morning hush, I am in the graceful rush Of beautiful birds in circling flight. I am the starshine of the night. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in a quiet room. I am in the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there -- I do not die.
-- Mary Frye
Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. -- Bernice Johnson Reagon
Jen - Everything pales in comparison to what you, Gaby and the rest of Jose's family must be feeling now. I am so sorry for what you must be going through now. Be strong for your daughter.
Jen, I can't even type what I want to say. Words just don't do it. All I can do is pray, and I hope you can be strong for your daughter. Please take care, take your time, and feel God's love and strength.
Me 36 Husband 35 D5 S2 separated: 10/29/07-present Served divorce papers 1/22/09 "When the world gives out beneath your feet, it is time to learn how to fly."
I found this...I hope it is comforting to you. I never lost a spouse to death, but it was part of the gospel at my mother's funeral many years ago. I believe it with all my heart:
John 14
1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
sg Love is PATIENT, love is KIND, LOVE never fails / DB since 2001
I am so sorry. So senseless. You have been thru so much and shown your H such love and patience during all of this time - I hope that you will take comfort in the knowledge that your H felt the power of your love and that this power sustains you and gives you the strength you need now.
me: 47 H: 48 he has 2 grown sons M 1995(my 1st, his 3rd) hit iceberg 6/07 S 9/26/07 before now
