Natalie took this picture of Jerry and I in the Spring of 2008I am remembering my sweet man today! If Jerry could be here today with me, we would be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary together. It is hard for me to even believe that this would be our 20th! Twenty years is a long time and I actually don't feel quite old enough to say that I would have been married for 20 years. I guess you could say that I was a child bride! ha... So much time has passed since May 19, 1990 and so many things have happened. There have been many joys over the years and occasions of happiness, and then also occasions of sadness and deep grief. Today's date brings back many memories of rejoicing, and yet it also reminds me of my many losses. The loss of my husband and best friend, the loss of my marriage, the loss of the father of my children, the loss of my hopes and dreams for the future and the loss of just growing old together. However, I am relieved and find much peace in being able to say that God will someday turn all of these losses into a great reunion!
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As I think about Jerry today and where he is I envision him walking through the most beautiful meadow picking wildflowers just for me - on our 20th!
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I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13
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Happy Anniversary Jerry. I love you!
Candy
6 comments:
Candy - you look beautiful in this picture! A picture of happiness...what a blessing to have this memory. I'm sure Jerry now has no problem remembering your anniversary! You, Natalie, and Joshua are still in our prayers -
Amy
What a beautiful picture of you two!! Thanks for sharing it!
Candy, the picture is so great. I am praying for you, Natalie, & Joshua this weekend during Father's Day.
Candy,
I just wanted to write and let you know that I was friends with Jerry in high school. We weren't super close, but friends nonetheless. He was a year younger than me. I never saw Jerry without a smile on his face. What a great guy he was back then. It looks like he turned out to be a wonderful husband and father also. My heart goes out to you and your 2 beautiful kids. I was friends with Jerry's brother Joe as well. Give him my condolences too. You are a very strong woman and even though we don't know each other, just know that one more person out there in this crazy world is pulling for you.
Candy,
Thought you might like this picture. 1985 Big Spring Steers football. He was a great linebacker. #62 http://i54.tinypic.com/5k3rlz.jpg
Candy, My name is Greg Whitworth. I worked with Jerry at Fidelity and live in Jacksonville Florida. We continue to miss Jerry very much. The folks in Jacksonville made something in Jerry's honor that I need to send to you. Unfortunately, I do not know how to get in touch with you. If you could please call me at (904)424-2114, I would appreciate it. Very Truly, and God Bless.
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