It's been nearly five weeks since our lives were changed forever.
I have been noticing that a lot of my husbands things are actually falling apart. His flash drives where all our financial stuff is at - luckily I just bought new ones to transfer everything to. His shirts were needing to be replaced. He had a pair of shoes that were causing his knees and back to hurt so we bought new shoes about the time he got sick. My Dad is now the owner of those practically brand new shoes. I couldn't just let them sit here and not benefit anyone right now.
His toothbrushes needed to be replaced - so I tossed those within the first few days.
I took over using his big green bath sheet.
I took over his side of the bed because there is a lamp on that side.
I took over driving his car, after all it does have great gas mileage.
I took over his chair at the table.
I took over ... who knows what else.
I took over hanging the outside Christmas lights.
I took over using his Sam's Club card, since my was misplaced the first week after he passed away.
At some point in the future I'll take over his side of the closet too.
I need to take over doing the finances. (I'd rather not, but I need to)
I need to take over giving the kids extra snuggles.
I need to take over getting guidance from Heavenly Father regarding our family now.
I need to take over planning for my future, instead of the one that we had planned together.
I need to take over ... so many more things too.
I need to take over training our teenage daughter how to drive.
I have taken up picking up the living room each night before bed. (not perfect, but it's getting there)
I have taken up kissing picture frames, or my kindle screen. (not the same, but in my mind it helps)
I have taken up praying vocally every night in my room. (no one else in there, so I'm not bothering anyone)
I have taken up crying in the car almost every time I'm alone.
I have taken up feeling like I'm a burden to others if I need something done. (luckily I don't need much)
I have taken up feeling very lonely. (haven't found anything to alleviate that feeling yet and I probably won't for some time.)
I stopped buying his favorite treats, especially if they weren't mine also. I'm just so glad that the last thing we shared was a bag of dark chocolate m&m's. They will always hold a special place in my heart.
Being kissed by the love of my life has stopped
Being told I'm beautiful has stopped.
Being told multiple times a day that he loves me has stopped.
Being close to him and looking into his eyes has stopped.
Being the receiver of his great gifts has stopped.
Being his lover has stopped.
Being two people in a marriage has stopped only because one of us has moved onto the next step in eternal progression.
Asking him about our plans for the day/week/weekend has stopped.
Asking him about what he thinks has stopped.
Asking him about our finances has stopped.
All those things that I wish I could have had a little more clarification on has stopped.
Being able to have him recall details that I forgot has stopped.
Having him at the computer or in the car listening to Dave Ramsey has stopped.
Having him whistle his awesome whistle has stopped.
But our love - our LOVE hasn't stopped.
Our marriage - is still in place however he isn't physically here anymore.
My Testimony - it is still ALIVE and STRONG.
My Love for God - hasn't stopped, in fact I think it's gotten stronger too.
My learning of the gospel - is still taking place.
My Love for the TEMPLE - has increased.
My Faith - has increased.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is still TRUE!
I'm still seeking after good things.
Being a Mother hasn't stopped.
I can still listen to his voice tell me important things I need to know from an audio CD I have.
I can still read his words via a letter that her wrote to me that says he LOVES ME and wants me to be HAPPY and have a SMILE on my face.
I am his WORLD! And he was MINE!
Our Love - is ETERNAL.
See what I mean it's not really an end, but a temporary pause. It feels like an end because we are mortal beings and its just the way we are programmed, but really it's just a little hiccup in life's journey. I know that if Jesus Christ came to Earth and suffered ALL things for ALL mankind. Why do I think that just because I'm doing good and trying to be good I shouldn't have hard times also. Now, I haven't had a trial free life by any means, but I think the biggest and most challenging trial I've faced to date is that of losing my spouse. I have to now take on the task that two people had set out to do together. It's a bit of a daunting task, but I know that Heavenly Father is on my side and will help me through. It's not going to be a walk in the park, but I know that our needs will be met, and that we'll be truly happy - one day. I know that I do feel jipped that I didn't get 50 years with him here on earth, or that we didn't even make our 20th anniversary. But, what's a few years whether it's 2, 10 or 50 years being away from him compared to ETERNITY.
That boy and I are sealed together! And that means just since he has passed on, that our marriage will continue in the next life. I just need to keep myself worthy to make it where he already is. I love looking at his photos, and remembering the stories behind them. He was great at making me laugh, and great at telling me what I needed to hear even though I didn't want to hear it. He was great at loving me unconditionally. He wanted me to be happy and he surely made me happy.
I have been noticing that a lot of my husbands things are actually falling apart. His flash drives where all our financial stuff is at - luckily I just bought new ones to transfer everything to. His shirts were needing to be replaced. He had a pair of shoes that were causing his knees and back to hurt so we bought new shoes about the time he got sick. My Dad is now the owner of those practically brand new shoes. I couldn't just let them sit here and not benefit anyone right now.
His toothbrushes needed to be replaced - so I tossed those within the first few days.
I took over using his big green bath sheet.
I took over his side of the bed because there is a lamp on that side.
I took over driving his car, after all it does have great gas mileage.
I took over his chair at the table.
I took over ... who knows what else.
I took over hanging the outside Christmas lights.
I took over using his Sam's Club card, since my was misplaced the first week after he passed away.
At some point in the future I'll take over his side of the closet too.
I need to take over doing the finances. (I'd rather not, but I need to)
I need to take over giving the kids extra snuggles.
I need to take over getting guidance from Heavenly Father regarding our family now.
I need to take over planning for my future, instead of the one that we had planned together.
I need to take over ... so many more things too.
I need to take over training our teenage daughter how to drive.
I have taken up picking up the living room each night before bed. (not perfect, but it's getting there)
I have taken up kissing picture frames, or my kindle screen. (not the same, but in my mind it helps)
I have taken up praying vocally every night in my room. (no one else in there, so I'm not bothering anyone)
I have taken up crying in the car almost every time I'm alone.
I have taken up feeling like I'm a burden to others if I need something done. (luckily I don't need much)
I have taken up feeling very lonely. (haven't found anything to alleviate that feeling yet and I probably won't for some time.)
I stopped buying his favorite treats, especially if they weren't mine also. I'm just so glad that the last thing we shared was a bag of dark chocolate m&m's. They will always hold a special place in my heart.
Being kissed by the love of my life has stopped
Being told I'm beautiful has stopped.
Being told multiple times a day that he loves me has stopped.
Being close to him and looking into his eyes has stopped.
Being the receiver of his great gifts has stopped.
Being his lover has stopped.
Being two people in a marriage has stopped only because one of us has moved onto the next step in eternal progression.
Asking him about our plans for the day/week/weekend has stopped.
Asking him about what he thinks has stopped.
Asking him about our finances has stopped.
All those things that I wish I could have had a little more clarification on has stopped.
Being able to have him recall details that I forgot has stopped.
Having him at the computer or in the car listening to Dave Ramsey has stopped.
Having him whistle his awesome whistle has stopped.
But our love - our LOVE hasn't stopped.
Our marriage - is still in place however he isn't physically here anymore.
My Testimony - it is still ALIVE and STRONG.
My Love for God - hasn't stopped, in fact I think it's gotten stronger too.
My learning of the gospel - is still taking place.
My Love for the TEMPLE - has increased.
My Faith - has increased.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is still TRUE!
I'm still seeking after good things.
Being a Mother hasn't stopped.
I can still listen to his voice tell me important things I need to know from an audio CD I have.
I can still read his words via a letter that her wrote to me that says he LOVES ME and wants me to be HAPPY and have a SMILE on my face.
I am his WORLD! And he was MINE!
Our Love - is ETERNAL.
See what I mean it's not really an end, but a temporary pause. It feels like an end because we are mortal beings and its just the way we are programmed, but really it's just a little hiccup in life's journey. I know that if Jesus Christ came to Earth and suffered ALL things for ALL mankind. Why do I think that just because I'm doing good and trying to be good I shouldn't have hard times also. Now, I haven't had a trial free life by any means, but I think the biggest and most challenging trial I've faced to date is that of losing my spouse. I have to now take on the task that two people had set out to do together. It's a bit of a daunting task, but I know that Heavenly Father is on my side and will help me through. It's not going to be a walk in the park, but I know that our needs will be met, and that we'll be truly happy - one day. I know that I do feel jipped that I didn't get 50 years with him here on earth, or that we didn't even make our 20th anniversary. But, what's a few years whether it's 2, 10 or 50 years being away from him compared to ETERNITY.
That boy and I are sealed together! And that means just since he has passed on, that our marriage will continue in the next life. I just need to keep myself worthy to make it where he already is. I love looking at his photos, and remembering the stories behind them. He was great at making me laugh, and great at telling me what I needed to hear even though I didn't want to hear it. He was great at loving me unconditionally. He wanted me to be happy and he surely made me happy.
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