I contacted the makeup artist who did my makeup for our wedding a couple days before Matt's visitation and funeral. I wanted to look beautiful for him. He would often tell me that I am beautiful every day... but I was the most beautiful on our wedding day. It seemed kind of strange that I was going to get my makeup professionally done for my husband's funeral. But I wanted to do it for him. I was saying goodbye to my husband and I thought that deserved the same respect as pledging my life to him almost four years earlier. And so I called her. And she did my makeup for both occasions; she felt honored to do it and she did it for nothing in return.
People are so good and so kind - always there to lift you up when you need it most. Everybody's generosity and loving prayers are definitely not going unnoticed. Anything from a simple Facebook message to a phone call to a dinnertime delivery to a beautiful floral arrangement to a college fund contribution... ANYTHING, no matter how small it may seem has been a huge blessing. So I just want to say thank you right now for all of the support and help and offers we have received in the last two weeks. It really means more than I could ever truly express. And, in Matt's words, "I pray that the Lord blesses you for your goodness".
Day three since my husband's death... the day I am ready to start documenting my thoughts. Any thoughts. Random thoughts. Honest thoughts.
That is such a thoughtful thing to do for your husband! I hope if I ever have to go through losing my husband that I am able to be just as thoughtful. May the Lord bless you all the days of your life and watch over you as you try to build a new life for your family.
ReplyDeleteI originally read your story on thebump and now am following your blog. You are stronger than you think. I am praying for you and your family and will continue to do so in the weeks, months and years ahead. God bless you and your family
ReplyDelete(((()))) I am in MI if you ever need a hug in person.
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