This is my second anniversary – of being a widow. It hit harder than I thought. I awoke with a tight tug in my chest. Oh, yeah. It’s today, isn’t it?
Today in 2010, I heard the thud of my husband’s head on the bathroom tile and rushed in to see the life in his eyes fade in a death gasp.
Today in 2010, a dear friend just happened to be on the highway as the ambulance rushed my brain-dead spouse to the ER and followed to hold my hand until my pastor and family arrived.
Today in 2010, another woman from church was being wheeled into surgery at the same hospital so the prayer warriors were already gathered there to hold my hand and lift me up.
Today in 2010, my family gathered around his bedside to say goodbye and he looked more peaceful than I had seen him in years, so it was easier than I thought it would be. I thank God I had that last image of him when he been so depressed and so torn by sin for so long.
Today in 2010, I am told 33 people got a bit of my husband because I dedicated his body to be a donor. It took them over four hours to harvest all they needed from bone marrow to kidneys. Even a man in Pennsylvania got his right hand, and we were in Texas.
And every day since today in 2010, God has walked with me, pulled me to Him when I needed a good cry, and brought dear friends into my life who have helped me down this new path of discovering who I am now that I am no longer a wife.
I’m still a bride of Christ, and that will be my role for eternity.
Where Did You Find God Today? 
May God give you Strength and peace during this difficult season in your life. May His compassionate heart fill you with the warmth of His love and comfort you in the midst of your trial. May you know that His angels are posted around you to protect you and His Son is right there with you carrying you through. God’s love is abounding….May you rest in it. In Jesus Name I pray.
~Sincerely Cindy
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Thank you for your sweet prayer, Cindy. I am feeling His abiding love. How great is our God.
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Dear Julie, you mentioned this to me on our trip. May Our Lord be with you and in the following days as He was two years ago.
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My heartfelt thoughts go out to you at this time and forever. These types of events are very hard on all of us no matter what our strengths are or how much we believe in God. Know that He is with you always and will guide you and help you. You have shown that to many of us as you go about your own ministry. Thank you for being you and a soldier of the cross.
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