I have been absent for awhile now. It has been two weeks and two days since my beloved Coop, my life and my rock passed from this earth plane. It was abrupt and a shock to all. I find comfort in the fact that he went quickly and painlessly in his sleep. I have much to say to others as I reflect on the feelings and thoughts that run through my heart and mind. But those things will have to wait. For now I am grieving as I practice facing the future one day, sometimes only one moment or hour at a time. I will return when I'm able to dedicate my thoughts to these pages. In the meantime I simple wanted to let all of you know what has taken place and why I have been absent. I miss my partner and best friend and the children and grandchildren miss their dad and grandpa. Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers. More importantly, please appreciate those loved ones you hold dear and never, ever take life and love for granted. We always think there is tomorrow but often there is no tomorrow, only the memories of yesterday.
Sallie
Oh EarthHeart...
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry...
My tears are falling for you and your family....
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
{{{Many Hugs wrapping areound you}}}
Barb
Sending you Love & Hugs.
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p.s. the pictures you posted a wonderful. I love the one of you both on the swing.
Oh, I am so sorry!!! Sending loving and heling thoughts your way. xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteBarb
Best wishes for you, and I'll be thinking of you. If there is anything you need, or anything you would like to talk about, you know I am always here. The photos you posted are just beautiful. Take care of yourself and do what you need to do for you.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers during your difficult time.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
My heart greives for you! I wish I could come and grab you up in a huge hug!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be praying for you!
Rachel
I too am very sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Must be a very crushing sadness for you all.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Sallie,
ReplyDeleteI too have tears running down my face as I read this post. I am SO sorry for your lost. Prayers will certainly be said for you and your family! Hugs, Kim
My thoughts are with you and your family, and I'll send some positive energy your way.
ReplyDeleteThank you, too, for sharing the pictures.
My heart is broken for you. May God help you find peace and strength in this agonizing time. Your pictures are beautiful...very easy to see your love for each other. Blessings Kim!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and sympathy are with you.
ReplyDeleteWe all miss him so much...it is just so unreal and we wish there was some way to ease your pain and sweeten your life again. I love you so much...my heart is broken in two for you and the grief you bear. Know that I will be here for you as long as my heart beats. I miss his furry face too. It just dawned on me that I was there when all but 2 of these pictures were taken...I especially recall walking around the pond in early Spring and also the butterfly landing on his head last summer...it stayed there for the longest time. And the fires, our firebuilder Coopie...I think that was the night he told me "You're just mean!" I will miss our bickering and the exquisite bon fires, Coopie style. In shared memories and love, my heart is with you. Sue
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry - there are never proper words and it all just comes out awkward so know I am sending you a big lean on my shoulder and cry hug. TC
ReplyDeleteMy heart and thoughts are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
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My thoughts are with you. God bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to a well-loved man and a well-lived life, Sallie. My phone number is on my blog. Call me if you want to vent, cry, laugh or whatever.
ReplyDeleteSallie, I, too, am not at the computer much these days, and only now have found your entry. I'm so very sorry for your loss! I have no words to say, and wish I could give you a huge hug. I'm crying and grieving for you...you will be in my prayers throughout the days
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