lisabug606 Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 My dear friend, Bob, passed away. I guess the time I had with him on Wednesday was, in deed, ordained by God for just he and I. We talked, or sat quietly, whatever he wanted to do. Just us... While I was with him, his feet got cold so I got down on my knees on the floor before him and put some socks on his feet. At the moment of pulling up the second sock, it occurred to me how honored I was to be the one person serving him (and his family) that day and to be able do that one little act of mercy and kindness for him. It may not have seemed like much to an outsider, but the act spoke volumes to he and I. It was our special time together before he had to leave us all. I think he knew it too. When his family came back to the house, I prepared to leave and he looked at me and said "Do you have to go now?". Now I want to ask him the same thing. My heart is broken from missing him already. My heart rejoices from his being healed in Heaven. My heart aches from knowing there are no more moments to greedily snatch up and save for a later memory. My heart hurts from the pain that his wife, daughters and granddaughters are suffering with at this time. Bob...you will be missed more than you could ever know. You are a giant among men. I know that you are being welcomed Home by the Father, hearing the words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant". Bob's Obituary Link to post Share on other sites
1stimemom Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. I pray your emptiness is soon filled with the memories you have of a wonderful man. Link to post Share on other sites
I'm Floored Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 God bless you, Lisa. This is such a very difficult time for you. I'm glad to know you had some special time together before he passed - memories that you will treasure forever in your heart. He has left an incredible legacy behind. Thank you for being faithful to pass that legacy on! Link to post Share on other sites
lisabug606 Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. I pray your emptiness is soon filled with the memories you have of a wonderful man. Thank you so much. Link to post Share on other sites
shortnsassy Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Sorry for your loss Lisa! Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Lisa I am, so sorry... I am so glad you got to spend wednesday with Bob... that day will forever be in your heart... if there is anythng I can do for you please let me know... Link to post Share on other sites
kelwil Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 im sorry for your loss Lisa... sounds like a wonderful man n you were blessed to have known him ... Link to post Share on other sites
fayes Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Prayers for you and his family, he has left a special legacy God Bless yall with peace and love Link to post Share on other sites
lisabug606 Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Thank y'all so very very much. I have cried, been comforted and cried some more. I know in time it gets easier to bear. My main concern is for his family. He truly was one of a kind and I hope to be able to help them cope with and then finally accept his passing. His daughters are my best friends and I hurt for them more than I do for myself. It does help me to be able to share here. I know this is a message board. I also know that at the other end of all these computers that sign on, are people with hearts as big as ocean. Thanks so much for letting me share. Link to post Share on other sites
CreativeOne Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 I know you just posted about how wonderful it was to be honored to spend time with Bob and help out his "immediate" family members, I'm so sorry to hear it was such a short time .... May Bob rest-in-peace and may you find peace within your memories .... Link to post Share on other sites
jerimurdock@tugtech.com Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. So glad that you have those special memories. They will mean a lot to you. When you miss him & have this emptiness, it will be a great comfort to you to think back on that special time that you had together. God bless. Link to post Share on other sites
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