Joy & sorrow unite.

It’s been over 10 months since Roy left this earth. I want to update all of you who have faithfully walked with me & our family. I am doing well, much stronger. Several physical issues have resolved. And I’ve worked hard to process my grief & God is healing me. I still have my moments & will for awhile. We are still going thru the firsts of this year without him present. I miss him so.🥲

Yet as God has designed it, life goes on. Our family has celebrated a number of wonderful milestones!😊

John graduated from college! Sami graduated from high school! John & Liz got married in June! Kathryn & Rob got married last week! My cup runs over!♥️ I’ll upload a few photos for you to share in our joy.

Joy & sorrow seem an odd mixture. But isn’t it truly what life is like? And we learn that the hard things help us most. They shape us to be who God desires us to be. So, yes, I’ve celebrated with great joy these milestones with our precious grandkids!♥️🎉💃🥂

And at the same time, I’ve grieved Gramps not being with us. I so want to talk to him about every moment, every detail. And I so hope & pray that he knows!🙏🏻♥️ Yes, Sweetheart, it’s all good.

Wounds take time to heal. Roy taught me that in a big way as I cared for his port infection wound for months. I had to hurt him daily to clean it & apply the  medicine to help it heal. That is what God has been doing for my wounded heart, my grief. I’m well on my way. Joy is great medicine. 

Thank You, Lord, for bringing me & our family this far. Take good care of my Love until we meet again.♥️😘