Things Aren’t Always Full of Cheer
Things aren’t always full of cheer. That may sound a little hard to hear right after the holidays, but it’s how I feel right now. Let me explain.
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Christmas, winter and celebrating The New Year are things I look forward to all year long. Everyone’s heart is full of cheer and love. Well, this year was different for my family. Yes, we all were full of the Christmas spirit and looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our family, but my husband’s father was sick. He’s been sick for a while and he passed away on December 28, 2017.
J.L. was an amazingly talented man. He could play the guitar like a pro, build anything your heart desired including a guitar, grow veggies that would make anyone’s heart happy, paint beautiful pictures, and he was a great father, father-in-law, and grandfather.
I like woodworking years ago so he’d buy me tools for Christmas and make little jokes about how he was the only man he knew that could do that for his daughter-in-law. He was a really nice guy. He always had something nice to say about other people.
I am relieved he isn’t in pain or suffering anymore. I know he’s in a better place and I’m very thankful for that. It’s just hard. It’s hard because I’m human. I wanted him to stay here with us. That’s a very selfish thing to say, but my heart is broken. Broken because he was one of the nicest people in my life. If I was sad, he’d say something to lift my spirits. If I was worried, he would talk about something I loved so I’d stop thinking of what I was worried about.
To say he was kind was an understatement. He was a good man that I respected and loved. Seeing how he treated my husband and children made my heart grow. I miss him. God is with me and He will see me through this. He is my rock. He is my strength and He will help me heal.
Things Aren’t Always Full of Cheer
Thank you, Lord, for giving me an amazing father-in-law. Thank you for being my rock, my fortress and helping me with this healing process. I’m glad J.L. is in heaven with you, and I’m glad you’re here helping us remember the good times we’ve shared with him.
I’m very sorry for not being around as much as I wanted during this holiday season. I didn’t get all my emails answered or didn’t make the Christmas cookies I had planned, but I did enjoy time with my family. I hope you made some memories this year.
I’m in the kitchen baking again and will be back soon with tutorials, tips, and sweet treats. Until then, I love you all!
Bear hugs,
I know that this does not help so much at this moment but really, time does help with the healing of all the raw pain that you and your family are feeling at the present time. It is a slow process! I never thought that I would be able to make it through at least 1 day and not cry cry after my Mother passed away. The sadness would not let up, but it did finally lend some relief. She would not have wanted me to be so unhappy and sad! I still miss her terribly and there are so many things I would like to share with her but knowing that she is safe with the Lord and feeling NO MORE PAIN from that ugly CANCER disease really makes me happy for her. It was really tough to see her in the condition that she was in. Just so you know, we love yall and trusting our Good Lord to ease you through this difficult time!
Thank you, Deborah. I’m sorry you went through that with your mother. It’s so hard to watch someone you love suffer from something you can’t see like cancer or kidney failure. We want to help them fight it so we can have more time with them. God has a perfect plan and I trust Him.
I know JL isn’t suffering anymore and that fills my heart with joy! I’m going to keep praying for all of us who have lost someone and we’ll get through this with prayers, love, and faith.
Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family during this time.
Thank you, Melissa.
Lisa, I’m so terribly sorry about your father-in-law. For many, the holidays can be a miss-mash of all kinds of complicated, conflicting feelings. Add to that the death of a beloved family member and you’ve really got a tough two weeks in store. I’m glad you found solace and comfort. Sending you and your family heartfelt condolences.
Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. I have just joined your email community and was so comforted by the post I received, as my family is going through the same thing today. The Lord works in mysterious ways and is obviously working through you!
I’m sorry for your loss Donna. I’m praying for you and your family and if you need anything, email me.
Oh Lisa, I’m so sorry you lost someone so dear to you; it’s never easy. Something tells me you were just as dear to him. Time does help ease the pain, but we will always miss those that we loved so deeply. What a huge blessing it is that we have the Lord to buoy us up in these most difficult times. Sending much love and a big hug! XOXO, Sue
I am so sorry, Lisa. What a wonderful tribute to your father-in-law-I feel the same way about mine. What a blessing to have such sweet memories of a great man
♥ The Lord is my strength and my song. ♥ Psalm 118:14
Thank you for sharing.
My condolences to your husband and yourself on the loss of a father that was so loved. My heart goes out to yours as you grieve his passing. Give yourself permission to prioritize your commitments putting you and your family at the top. The rest can wait.