Today we will spend another holiday without Jim. He has been gone now for 15 months and that seems like an eternity. Last Thanksgiving was our first Holiday without him. I went through the motions in a fog and on automatic pilot. This year seems equally hard, but totally different. This past year I have tried to count my Blessings for the 36 years I got to spend with this wonderful man and all the happiness and love he gave to me and all our family. Each memory makes me smile and washes away a tear. I know Heaven’s Table is better this year with Jim.
I am only one of several million that lost a loved one last year. This horrible disease has left so many chairs empty at the table this Thanksgiving. My prayer for all of you this year is to count your many Blessings too. Memories of each one gone are our greatest treasures. Cherish your memories and share them with loved ones, they are a gift from heaven.
Thank you all so much for your love and support this past year, you have held me close when I needed it the most. God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving
Blessings to you, and your family. SO thankful that you have so many beautiful memories. And thank you for all the great ideas on your blog…the Thanksgiving turkey breast for 2-4 is in my crockpot now!
Marty, blessings on you and your family. Yes, so many have an empty chair. Your faith is the assurance you will be reunited. Our Lord is faithful and I know He has held you close! Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving Marty
Marty, ever snce your love’s death, I continue thinking about you and you’re in my prayers. A friend of mine died this past September and the hubby is beside himself in loss. My neighbor/friend died earlier this month, and the wife is numb as she can’t believe her love of 47 years has left. Neither due to Covid and yet doesn’t matter – their soul mates, like your Jim, have left to be with Jesus. I bake and provide hugs to these friends when visiting. And yet I was the one who suggested last year having a chair for Jim at the table. Or later in the evening have a toast to him letting him again know how thankful you are for the years and memories made together, and you love him.. One day at a time my friend. ox
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious husband……I can’t even imagine the heart break you must feel?!?!? Loss is never easy but somehow you learn to live with the pain. WIshing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!
~Des
Marty, I know you show yourself strong to us but my heart aches for you. I’m so sorry and I can’t imagine what you’re feeling but I do love and I know it would be devastating to loose my husband. Every time you come to my mind – a say a prayer for you! Love to you and I pray you feel God near to you to hold you in His mighty arms and give you comfort.
Blessings,
Shelia 😉
I know how you feel Marty we lost our daughter a year ago in Oct to covid and like you has been a hard year! Bless you
Marty,
Last year when I heard your news my heart was saddened for you. Thirteen months ago I joined you in the journey of adjusting to being just one soul again after 45 years . I understand your notion of being on automatic pilot and walking through a fog. The reminder of that empty chair , not only on special occasions but on any normal day also , is a challenge. I am so thankful I have the security of once again joining my precious husband in eternity. I have thought of you often over these last trying months. You are in my prayers of thanksgiving for your creativity and the wonderful inspiration you so generously share with any who choose to search it out. You are blessed with a wonderful talent . My hope of peace and comfort for you in your “stroll thru life” is with heartfelt encouragement . You are so right about this horrible disease leaving many empty chairs and I am grateful for the prayer of counting our many blessings.
Thank you for sharing your heart.
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you so deeply. This is a really hard journey to have to go through. I will keep you in my prayers every day also. God Bless. Marty