This Friday, Oct 3rd, will mark one year since Galen’s Home-going. There are days that make it seem like decades ago and others that feel as if it were just yesterday. It’s difficult to put into words what this year has been like for us. I still miss my best friend each second of each moment of each day. The heart ache remains raw and emotions still fairly fragile. Yet, oh how amazing God’s grace! We have all felt carried and comforted by our Savior Jesus Christ.
Gladys M. Hunt wrote that “grief is like a journey one must take on a winding mountainside, often seeing the same scenery many times, a road which eventually leads to somewhere we’ve never been before.” I’m so reminded of the switch back trails in the mountains…the ones that you hike over and over again for miles…unsure if you’re even making any progress. Then every once in a while you get a glimpse of the valley below and know that you’re getting closer to the top. There have most certainly been days where I’ve wanted to sit down and quit hiking. Yet there is still joy in this journey.
I’ve been blessed by hearing how Galen’s life touched so many others. I love hearing his name spoken aloud and the special stories and memories you’ve shared. Dennis Klass wrote, “Death ends a life, but it does not end a relationship.” I miss holding Galen’s hand…but I still hold his heart.
So…we keep hiking…one day at a time. A very special thanks to John, Diana, Sharon, George, Jennie, Brad and Gail. Without you…I wouldn’t have made it this year. For all of you that have loved on our children…God bless you!
“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever.” -Psalm 138:8
Always HOPE-full,
Laura
P. S. Liz, Adrianne, Justin, Parker, Eli and I will be participating in the HoosiersOutrunCancer event this Saturday. (Ike had planned on coming home from Denver but has to fly all weekend.) Last year I pushed Galen in his wheelchair. It was his last good day and what a perfect last good day. He got to see all of his IU basketball boys and lots of other friends too! Our whole family was together. Only God could have planned such a perfect last good day! In Heaven, every day is a perfect day for Galen! He must be having a blast!!
