I don’t recall what started the discussion between Tim and I, but a couple of days ago (one day before my Grandfather died) we ended up talking about if one of us should pass away before the other. I told him that he couldn’t go first, that was reserved for me. He asked why and at that point in time I could only muster a laugh coupled with the words, “Because I said so.” Truth be told…I don’t think I am a strong enough person to continue on if he were to pass first.
In the past 20 years I have had to figure out how to survive without: my father, my grandmother, a close friend, one of my best friends who just happened to be a cousin, a grandfather, my older brother, and now another grandfather. Mind you, 86% of these were men of some age in my life. Half of these were freak accidents, half were old age or cancer, and one was a suicide the day after I had spoken to him on the phone (and I had no idea he was so unhappy). I truly can’t fathom being capable at any age to pull myself together for my own sake, let alone the sake of my children if I were to lose my best friend and husband. I don’t know how anyone can do it, even if they only take it one day at a a time…it is one day too many for me.
Heck…I don’t recall much of my high school years due to the fact I was trying to figure out how to get through the steps of grief…by myself. My Step-mother had become a self-involved drunkard and failed to take care of anyone, including herself, so grief counseling wasn’t sought out for us kids. So, pardon me if I want to be selfish for once, dearest husband…I get to go first!
Sam, this is beautiful. Losing my father was hard enough - I can't imagine what it would have been like without a solid support system beneath me. My Junior year in high school is STILL a blur, despite that fact. You are a rock, my dear.
ReplyDeleteI love you hunny, I will do my best but at the same time I feel the same way just so you know. Hands down you are stronger and tougher than I will ever be. You are amazing and I thank my heavenly Father constantly that I have you as my wife. This is also why I am so excited that soon we will be able to go to the temple and be sealed for all time and eternity.
ReplyDeleteI can't say it enough, "you are amazing", "you amaze me daily", "you are beautiful", and of course "I love you"