Here we are at the 10 year mark of Bruce's passing. How did the 10 years just passed? It's still hard to imagine that we lived our lives this last decade without him . What I can boldly confess is that with each passing year, there is this complexity and difficulty that I still find hard to navigate... as the years went on, it was harder to protect the boys' emotions because the loss of their father was more glaring as they got older. They each desperately yearned for his presence, guidance and wisdom. I could also imagine Bruce beautifully transitioning his dad role to an amazing friend to each of our boys as they reached adulthood.
The boys are processing the loss in their individualized manner which is not visible to me other than the weight I feel seeing them carry this shared burden. Never a day goes by that I don't wish Bruce was still here, especially for the boys. They are young men now, and I just hope that one day they will look back and remember that we did our very best to move forward with grace.
More importantly, to remember that despite it all, that God held us close to Him, provided and protected us.
James 1:12 - God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested
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