I use the word "lost" because I will not see these two gentlemen in this reality anymore. One was a dedicated educator, one was a talented floral designer. Their spouses are hurting right now. I offer words of encouragement and share hugs, as do others, to try and ease their pain yet we can't erase the deep void felt in their hearts right now. Yes, Time will ever so slowly rub away the sharp, raw edges... just as an early morning fog mystically rolls over a landscape unannounced, softly flowing noiselessly. And upon its disappearance a layer of sparkling dew remains to refresh the living.
We have all experienced the jolt our world feels when a loved one passes over to be with our Lord. Our heads understand those folks are treasures we will never forget. They have simply entered eternity before us with the grace and promise we claim as well. Yet our hearts will miss their laughter, their friendship, their love, a touch of their hand.
When you say your prayers today, thank God for all of those who have touched your life...and smile for all of the blessings of those good times shared.
