This past year has been so traumatic for me. I've never experienced anything like it. Everything I did was from a place of utter exhaustion. I know it's going to take time to allow the process of grieving to take place. I also need to heal in so many ways and it will take as long as it takes. I don't recognize where I'm at as I've never been here before but I do accept where Iam at. Peter passed so quickly that I still haven't processed all that happened.

I'm thankful for our church community, Fellowship North. So many of you have supported us with so much care and compassion. My heartfelt thanks goes out to all involved in Peter's memorial service. Thank you for representing who God is and how he loves us. I'm grateful for all our dear friends and family who encouraged us along with all your prayers and support.

I was blessed that Peter chose me to marry and spend the rest of his life with here on earth . He was deeply committed to me and our marriage. I was told that " I stole his heart" but I'm not so sure about what that means but what I do know is that he gave his heart to me willingly. Love doesn't force itself on another and try to control. That's the beauty of love when it's real. I'm blessed to have experienced that kind of love.

"Love will always cost us grief- and love is always worth the price." Ann Voskamp

Grace & Peace,

Melanie Millet

Habakkuk 3: 17-19