First Christmas without my wife...

Irishsnow · Dec 27, 2013

Hello and Welcome

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HollyJolly · Dec 28, 2013

mediauwant said:
The point of my telling you this is this... We all know that death is inevitable, but what we don't think about is how it closes the door to you when a loved one passes. My advise to you is, if you are harboring anger towards someone you love, let it go right NOW. Love them, and cherish every moment you have with them this coming Christmas. You never know if there will be another one.

Welcome aboard! I think the sentiment above should be sent globally...not to everyone here....everyone on earth.

Like you, we've had a number of losses...and mainly between Dec 1 and Jan 1. I truly do not believe they would want us to grieve during the holidays but rather celebrate and remember them with warmth. When we get a bit melancholy, we work hard at remembering this and at changing our tune. I hope you are also able to do as much. We wish you a Merry Christmas.

BoxerMom · Dec 28, 2013

Welcome and well said...

mediauwant · Dec 29, 2013

HollyJolly said:
Welcome aboard! I think the sentiment above should be sent globally...not to everyone here....everyone on earth.

Like you, we've had a number of losses...and mainly between Dec 1 and Jan 1. I truly do not believe they would want us to grieve during the holidays but rather celebrate and remember them with warmth. When we get a bit melancholy, we work hard at remembering this and at changing our tune. I hope you are also able to do as much. We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Thanks for your kind words! I'm trying...

Joyfully yours · Dec 29, 2013

What a touching memorial to your wife.....

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Welcome mediauwant, and thank you for sharing such a heart breaking story. I am so sorry for your loss. And yes there is much truth in what you have shared.
We never know when that season of death should visit it upon us.
But, "if" we be the Lord's we shall never walk alone.
All the best to you in the coming year.
And I will look upon your tube tribute to your wife soon.

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Storeytime · Jan 2, 2014

Welcome Media. I too am very sorry for your loss and am so moved by your heartfelt words. Thank you for sharing you and your beloved's story with us.

momnan30 · Jan 3, 2014

God bless you and thank you for a timely reminder to us all of the fragile nature of life!

Christmasstar · Jan 4, 2014

mediauwant said:
Hello everyone. My sweet little wife, Michelle, passed away this past April, so this holiday season is anything but happy. This probably isn't going to be your standard introduction here, but there is something in it for many of you to think about...

I would like to give you all something to think about. Is there a loved one, or friend, who means a lot to you, but your relationship with them is strained at the moment due to a misunderstanding, argument, or grudge? If so, consider this... You wake up one morning, like any other day. You get ready for work, as you chat a bit with your spouse (substitute any relation here that you wish), and leave for work. You come home after work, to find your spouse passed away in the bed you shared with them. This is what happened to me on April 16, this year.

Fortunately, Michelle and I had no disagreement going on at this time in our life together, but there were things that I feel I left undone and unsaid... and this is a burden I will carry for the rest of my life.

The point of my telling you this is this... We all know that death is inevitable, but what we don't think about is how it closes the door to you when a loved one passes. My advise to you is, if you are harboring anger towards someone you love, let it go right NOW. Love them, and cherish every moment you have with them this coming Christmas. You never know if there will be another one.

My intent with this message is not to depress or distress, but to light a fire under your ass to do what's best for you, and your loved ones. I do this in memory of my dear Michelle.

I read that posting links in this forum is frowned upon, so I will not do so. However, I created a Youtube channel, in dedication to my wife. If you would like to hear more about the amazing life I shared with Michelle, feel free to message or email me.

Sincerely,

Mark

Update: Jeff Westover kindly gave me permission to post a ink to my Youtube Channel dedication to my wife. If you'd like to know more about this remarkable woman, and the journey I took with her, the ink is below. Thanks, Jeff.

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ZObRAYGmbjUQudFZQXsA