This has been a very sad year. A year of sadness and loss.
This year was my first to lose someone close to me. I realize now that when you lose someone, you never really do "get over it." There is always a small place in your heart that aches for them and wishes things were different. There is always a memory that can spark tears in an instant.
Friday we lost an elder at church, a professor at OC and an all around wonderful man--John Thompson. He was such a big part of church, and everyone adores his family. Missing his leadership just hurts. Today was one of the hardest and best church services I have ever attended. 200 people sat in one room together, our hearts aching... and there was a peace to it. We all cried as we prayed for his family, we all share in this sorrow. We know John is no longer in pain, he is dancing and laughing and whole again and we are glad. But it's still sad without him.
My heart rejoices and aches. Is that possible? I think so.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
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I just heard about John a few minutes ago and I know that Wilshire must be hurting now. John was my dad's suite-mate in college so my folks were good friends with the Thompsons. He was such a great man and spiritual leader. Jim and I are praying for all of you there in Oklahoma, I know it's rough.
Thanks Alyson. It was a very hard service, but it helps that we're all together.
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