05/08/2026
What keeps you awake...?
In less than a week.
Losing someone who was present in so many moments can make our heart feel heavy and leave an emptiness that is difficult to accept.
It is understandable that when we close our eyes, we can still see her smile, hear her laughter, and relive those memories.
Grief comes in waves:
sometimes through tears,
sometimes through silence, and
sometimes through the feeling that is so hard to accept the reality.
Everybody surely has a birth certificate, in between many other certificate but ending surely is ..........certificate.
Patricia was not just my husband's niece, she is family, someone who shared birthdays, small/big celebrations, home fellowships, Sunday preparations during COVID-19, laughter, and many precious memories with many church members and friends.
Even though Pat is no longer physically present, the love, joy, and memories she brought into our family remain. It has only been a few days since her passing,
and i had to tell myself it is okay if acceptance does not come immediately.
There is no "right" timeline for grieving.
Maybe you may have experienced losing someone you dearly loved too.
May you find comfort in these words:
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
And:
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)
Missing someone deeply simply reflects how deeply that someone was loved.
May the memory of our loved ones continue to live in our memory bank., and may God grant all of you strength, peace, and comfort during any difficult season. โค๏ธ