When I cant get something off my mind, sometimes posting my thoughts help me out, so here goes............(Hope no one gets weary with these posts, its my way of clearing my mind at times and believe me, the more room in there the better...........it stays pretty cluttered......LOL) THE NEW NORMAL: This is something no family wants to ever, ever have to adjust to..........the new normal..........Okay, well, Ill rephrase that as Im sure with the arrival of a new addition to the family, whether by birth, adoption, fostering, marriage, etc.................the new normal is a BLESSED experience. However, Im posting on the loss of a family member, a dear loved one whether they have been with you a short time or many years. What brought this to my mind was visiting with my precious Sister n law that just laid her husband to rest two weeks ago, of FIFTY SIX YEARS.........56 years side by side with the same person in your life.............and she is such a wonderful lady. I watched my precious mother adjust to a new normal after 30 plus years with my precious daddy and my precious mother n law.........many of my loved ones I have watched as they have made every effort to adjust... My heart goes out to these that lay their companion to rest that have to continue on in this life without that life mate by their side. My precious Mother n law laid 4 of her sons to rest before she we had to give her up...........a child? One, and she gave up 4 of 9 before her passing as well as her lifes companion. She was one strong lady in the FAITH, she walked with the Lord daily and I know this for a FACT as she lived in the same home with us for 13 years and believe me she was one of the greatest blessings God sent my way. This woman treated me like I was her own daughter and Ill always love her dearly for her wonderful kindness she bestowed on me. Only Dennie and then he doesnt know all of it, knows how close her and I were................. So, through out my life, Ive had to learn how to live life on the new normal level many times when I had to lay one of the most precious ones to me to rest. My precious daddy and my mom were the two hardest and the adjustment still in progress.............and Im pretty sure after 27 years, Im not going to adjust well................mom after 4 years, no Im not adjusting well to the new normal, however through this last loss, or losses I should say, for many may not know that we also laid a dear nephew on Dennies side to rest in June of this year..............he was in his 50s and passed from complications due to heart surgery....................he was in Lexington in the hospital and Dennies brother in Ashland which is about 200 miles apart.......So, its been a very stressful year to this point.... However, with all Ive said here, as I hugged my precious sister n law today, I couldnt help but pray for her. Although the adjustments to my parents passing has been extremely hard, even knowing that we have such a Blessed Assurance of being together again..................I cant imagine and dont want too what I would do with out the soul mate that God gave me. So, as my sister n law begins her journey in the new normal of life, keep her in your prayers that the Lord will help her. One way he already has, he blessed her with some new great grandchildren..............one turned two weeks old today and we got to visit with her and her little sister that welcomed her into the world at the age of 15 months old. It was awesome to watch these two precious ones, then I logged on fb and saw another one of the precious little ones at a Pumpkin Patch in N.C............and I saw a couple more from out in Western KY, these are the ones that will help her through this. Clotine Lewis Gilliam has so many dreaded tasks ahead and she needs lots and lots of prayers. I just hope and pray that if ever, and I also pray he never gets that ill, but if he did, I pray that I could be as diligent and caring and stand by him Dennie just as Cloitine did our precious brother that we laid to rest just a little over two weeks ago. Yes, this has changed our lives forever as well............we loved him dearly, again, we have that Blessed Assurance of being together again. Brother Willard Harold Gilliam Rest In Peace until we meet again on the other side of Jordan just beyond that shining strand!!! Good Night everyone and God Bless each and everyone!!! Please remember Clotine in your prayers! As well as Dennie and Glenna, I cant imagine what they are going through either. I thank God I have my brother and sister still with me.............they have laid 7 brothers to rest...........only two 2 of the NINE 9 children remain!
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 00:39:31 +0000
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