Life is bitter and sweet, sad and joyous all at the same time. It's been 6 years since we lost our son Jonathan on this date. Blinding snow, one of the worst storms the DC area ever experienced, how well I remember that day. There is also sweetness and joy as we watch his daughters thrive, his wife Jennifer's resilience doing a great job as a single mom. And joy because tomorrow our youngest son Tommy is coming home from Florida to visit for a few days. We go on, don't we, doing the best we can and always mindful of the shortness of life and the joy to be found in every day.
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Sue, thank you for posting about Jonathan today. Hugs for you all as you remember the best memories.
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Your last sentence says it all, Sue.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute for a beautiful son. WE go on. Yes we do. As different people that's for sure. But we go on. Hugs, prayers, love.
ReplyDeleteHow very sad for you. I can not imagine anything more devastating to a parent than to lose a child. It's good that his family is moving on and doing well. Enjoy your son's visit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a bit more about your son, Jon. I've been touched by the way you go on with such hope and positivity. I know it is not easy, as I have a friend who lost her 40-year-old son about the time you did. Incredibly hard on her, but like you, she takes joy where she can….And with three daughters and several grandchildren, there is a lot of joy to be found.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, and I hope you have a GREAT time with your visiting son. Of course you will.
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