Twelve Things I Am Grateful for on the 12th
Two years.
I am trying to write this monthly feature.
“Twelve Things I’m grateful for on the 12th” began 13 months ago. It is good to count my blessings.
But this month…trying to write it…
I can’t.
Forgive me, dear readers.
I am grateful for many things. I really am. But…
Today I grieve.
Today I remember my son.
Today I remember….
His joy.
His laughter.
His voice.
His pickup lines.
His stomping through the house.
His clumsiness off stage.
His beauty and grace on stage.
His kindness.
His lack of filters.
His hugs.
His stories.
His phone calls.
His goofy smiles.
His love.
His life.
Mostly, I am remember that he knew Christ as Savior. He knows Him now face to face in all of His glory.
I miss him.
I love him still.
Two years ago tonight The Accident ended my son’s earthly life.
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The Accident was on August 12, 2013. For months the 12th brought me to tears. Then, about a year later, I decided to choose gratitude and healing rather than sorrow. Thus “Twelve Things I am Thankful for on the 12th”.
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victoriawhyte
“There is strength within the sorrow
There is beauty in our tears
And You meet us in our mourning
With a love that casts out fear.”
By Michael W. Smith
Kristen Marshall
I was just about to say what laroelse said. You found a few more than 12 things to be grateful for–all those beautiful memories! Thinking about and praying for you and your fam!
laroelse
I’m sad for your loss. Each of the items you listed about your son is something to be grateful for. You listed even more than 12. Your son certainly was and always will be a blessing to you.
I love, love, love the picture of the kids “torturing” each other. It must make you smile every time you see it.
KathleenBDuncan
That picture does make me smile.
And I am grateful for each of the items on this list. Today has been full of happy memories.
sonya1960
Praying for you. The anniversaries are the hardest. Oct. 14 will be 12 years since our daughter went to be with Jesus waiting for a heart transplant. She got one, but not in the way we thought it would be.
KathleenBDuncan
Sonya, I know you can relate. Ron and I have been sharing fun memories as we drive today. Today is a good day. So far.
sonya1960
The fun memories keep us going during the difficult days. Amanda was 23 when she passed. I am so thankful for 23 years of memories.
mary beth
I get it. My son died 2 months ago unexpectedly. I’ve been writing in my grateful journal everyday, just like you wrote about your son today. My heart aches for you in your brokenness, and hoping for healing.
KathleenBDuncan
It is a good day. I am grateful for a loving God. My heart has healed … mostly. There are still moments that are hard. But they are fewer and farther apart.
granonine
Praying for you right now.
KathleenBDuncan
Thank you. I have loved seeing friends post stories and pictures today. It has been a day filled with joyful memories.
sonyaliraphotography
Many prayers for you. I can not imagine what it must be like to lose a child.