Just after New Years, I got a FaceBook reminder of a post seven years ago that read, “I just got through my second Thanksgiving, Wedding Anniversary, Christmas and New Year without Carol. I have never been a big fan of Dr. Seuss, but a friend posted a quote from him that is useful. ‘Don’t cry because it ended. Smile because it happened.’When I look back at memories of Carol and our 50+ years together, I smile because it happened.”
I reposted it with this update,”I just got through the holidays for the ninth time without Carol. I would be lying if I said it is getting easier, but I still smile because our wedding and 50+ years of marriage happened.I also smile because each year brings me closer to being with her again.”
As Christians, we look forward to spending eternity with Jesus and our loved ones in heaven God has prepared for us when our life comes to an end. I will not rush Him, but when God calls me home, I will be ready.