Saturday, July 14, 2018

Missing My Husband On His Birthday

Today, July 14th is my late husband Paul's birthday. I miss him every day, his birthday is one of those days where I miss him even more.
 When I first met Paul in 1981 he felt birthdays were no big deal he would say "it's just another day".  So, when his birthday came around that first year that we were dating I made sure to get him a card and a present.  My birthday just so happens to be six days after his on July 20th. It was then, that he saw another side of birthdays with singing, cake and presents.  He smiled at all of this and he took part in the celebration.
As time went on, and we began our life together, our children would make him birthday cards with the crayons and art supplies we had on hand. One year in particular they made signs, with little words on the signs, they then taped the signs to the floor to make a path that led him to his birthday cards.  Most certainly a special day for him.
Today I spent some time at the cemetery-my small way of letting him know I miss him and love him.
While I was there, I read this "Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you, until we meet again".  With faith in Jesus taking our past, present and future sins to the cross, we keep this faith that we will see our loved ones again. Hebrews 11:1 tells us "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Thank you for visiting my small, humble blog.

Have a blessed day.

Patty

2 comments:

  1. So sorry for your loss Patty. Keep rememebering. Not only Paul, but all God did then and continues to do now through your loss. Your story is powerful!
    Love,
    Debbie

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  2. Patty I love your blog. Thank you for reaching out to me! I just posted your blog on my FB page and introduced you to my readers! :)
    Love,
    Debbie

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