I guess I am going to share a little secret with you women that you probably already know, Men do not put a lot of time in selecting greeting cards. Like wise when we receive a card we don't spend a lot of time reading the sentimental message. I have had an eye opening experience in which I hope has changed my attitude.Today marks the 6 month anniversary of Beck's passing. The last couple of days have been a bit rough for me. I know I will have more rough days. When things get unbearable for me, I have this Christmas card that Beck gave me this past Christmas that I have read many times over in the last 6 months.
Beck went into the hospital on December 1st and was never able to get out to a store after that day. By this I know she bought this card way before Christmas. Her Dad used to underline all the words in a card that told how he felt, which she had always done the same thing with every card she ever gave me. You can see that she did it on this card. She also added her own little message at the end of the card, which I know she wrote on Christmas eve.
Beck went into the hospital on December 1st and was never able to get out to a store after that day. By this I know she bought this card way before Christmas. Her Dad used to underline all the words in a card that told how he felt, which she had always done the same thing with every card she ever gave me. You can see that she did it on this card. She also added her own little message at the end of the card, which I know she wrote on Christmas eve.
On Christmas when I opened this card it was almost an after thought as she was declining so fast that we were all really worried. She was never really able to communicate verbally after that.
I am so thankful that she gave me this card as I know she put a lot of time in picking one that would say how she felt. It has given me comfort many times already, I will cherish it for the rest of my life!
I wish we could do something to make this easier for you. What a special person Beck was to make you love her so much. Keep your chin up.
ReplyDeleteYa know, Scott, I never had the opportunity to meet Becky, but Mike told me such wonderful things about her, I sincerely wish I would have. It may sound odd, but every night I ask God to give special blessings to His new angels and to bless their families, as well. She definitely sounds like she was a wonderful woman. I'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteWere here for you Scott. I don't think anyone gets over a loss like you have had. It's one day at a time. We're here for you if you ever need us
ReplyDeleteThank you everybody, I just go through certain down periods. Then give me a few days and I'm okay. The trick is to stay busy, just sometimes I don't want to be busy!lol
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