65 years ago today, Louie Duck came into this world — busy boy is how his mom described him. Ten weeks ago today he left this world to live for eternity with His Savior, Jesus. I’m so thankful for his life and that he chose me to be his wife–but more thankful he chose Jesus.
A dear friend asked me to write about what we are walking through right now. I do not pretend to be a great writer or even communicator of profound thoughts … but this I absolutely KNOW: there are millions who have suffered profound, unexpected loss of someone whom they considered great, irreplaceable, wonderfully special, unique, caring, hugely FUNNY, and many other traits too numerous to list. What I DON’T KNOW is how anyone can walk through this without a relationship with Jesus, in addition to a loving family, a host of true friends who love and come along side, and a church body who demonstrates the hands and feet of Jesus.
The hole left behind in my heart and life is HUGE. I have learned that when IT happens God gives you this miraculous anesthesia to get through the immediate days following … then the feeling comes back and it knocks the breath out of you. My girls are struggling with missing a daddy who excellently modeled to them a glimpse of their Heavenly Father.
Loss is profound. I seem to use that word “profound” a lot, but it’s just appropriate!
The scriptures are full of messages that make each day do-able and sustain me. Cards, phone calls, texts, and gifts come at exactly the right time … when what I call the “second empty nest” becomes seemingly unbearable.
God is good and on His throne, and it will get better–but probably not today … this I KNOW!
“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.” Proverbs 14:13
BUT
“Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:26
IT IS WELL WITH OUR SOULS …
Until He returns or calls us home, Happy First Birthday in Eternity, Louie.
The Duck Family at Round Top several years ago
