Life does bring happiness, sadness, joy and pain, when we have little control over them. I guess it is how we handle the great successes and challenges that make us who we are.
There was a song that my mother sang over and over in her last few months of her life. "Red River Valley". The first of the song says from this valley you say you are going. we will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile". I am going to miss Jeff's bright eyes and his smile. He had a wonder sense of humor. For a while he leaves us behind to visit with those who have gone before. We are now left in his absence to strengthen one another in our conversations, in our prayers and in our doings. Certain things stand out in the hearts and minds of our family. Impressive things that make up a legacy left to us. A legacy that enriches our lives. Not wordly things, not wealth but an example of a life that went about doing good and brought so much happiness to all of us.
As Jeff leaves us now for awhile, we will never forget the hours we spend with him. His influence and his exquisite sense of humor that he always shared with us. Although the sunshine that brightened our lives for a while has dimmed with his passing, I look forward to the time that I can be reunited again.
How I loved this son of mine. For he was mine the moment that tiny 5 lb. 1 oz. bundle was placed in my arms. I can go back to all the moments of cradling him in my arms, watching his every breath, feeling his tiny little fingers and knowing with a surety that he was just moments from our Heavenly Father. He was a cherished gift, an answer to endless prayers and the love of my life. I will miss you, my son.. From my heart to your heart!
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