So it has been with great hesitation that we have discussed any plans for Easter, or any other holiday really. It seems so natural to want to abandon old traditions and create new, but part of me feels that would be leaving Wright out. He enjoyed everything about every holiday and would plan for weeks the activities and menu!! He made holidays a big deal at our house! I can see him flapping those arms with excitement right now asking me "how much longer now Mama?"
Will we go to church, egg hunts, dye Easter eggs, or eat with our family? What were we to do with his Easter basket that he cherished so much? His basket, like Hill's, was made by his Mammy, my Grandma Sarah Rivenbark. Each year when we got the baskets out he would turn the basket upside down, dumping out all the grass, to find her sweet note, her signature and his name. He was so proud of his special basket.
How could I not get his basket out and place it beside Hill's. But this Mama heart breaks at the thought of his basket being empty beside Hill's and then it hit me!!!! EMPTY, EMPTY, EMPTY --his basket would be empty just like the tomb....
Wright's empty basket should not make us sad but rather happy for him that he has found new life, a new healthy body and is waiting with Jesus for us to join him again.
Those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time.
-----German Motto
Please continue to pray for our family as we navigate this wilderness without our precious Wright. The most frightening feeling in the world is knowing this will never get better...our lives are forever changed, our future not what we planned, surviving only by the grace of God....living one day at a time.
Dear God, Creator of all, we thank You for the gift of life You gave to Wright!!! In all of our confusion and grief please help us to remember this Easter all the love and joy Wright brought to us. Guide us through all the choices and demands regarding our traditions for this season. Guide us to glorify You in all that we say and do. We rest in Your promise that we will see Wright again in heaven!! Amen.
What a great realization and how awesome that we serve a risen Savior! I love that motto, "those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time." You and your family will remain in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteYou are inspirational, thank you for sharing. I can hear the ones who found Jesus"he's alive, he's alive!". So is Wright happier than ever telling you not to worry he knows you will never forget him and is so proud of you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you , Denny & Hill & all of the many other close family members and friends who are grieving with you! There is no doubt that not only has Wright touched so many lives with his AMAZING faith & love for God but so have you! You continue to share your journey and your ups & downs and although my heart breaks for you, I continue to be amazed and inspired by your tremendous faith!! Thank You soooo much for sharing your love for the Lord AND your journey!! You have no idea how much your faith and your stories have meant to me and my family!! We LOVE You sweet girl & that sweet husband and Hill!!
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