Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The day our world changed

Saturday November 15 11:50 an Joshua’s wreck was called into dispatch.
Sunday Novemer 16 12:15 am we lost our son.

It has been 7 years- starting the eight year this weekend. Everytime November rolls around it just makes realize that I am that much further away from him and our memories. Time can be a horrible thing.
Close friends of ours are artists. They wanted to give us something that would last instead of flowers. Mike drew this in a few days.  How priceless is this gift to us?

Gotta go

19 nice things to say:

Becca's Dirt said...

Seven years. I am a numbers person myself. I think the number seven has significant meaning. I don't really know you but let me say that I think after seven years you have a more peaceful feeling. I know you miss him. That is a lovely portrait of him. Time can be our enemy or our friend.

Rebecca said...

Thinking of you today my friend. We never really know what people outside our close-knit circles are dealing with... One thing for sure is we are all facing some sort of battle.

Prayers going up for the memories to stay strong and for your heart to heal.

Love to you~Rebecca

Ruby Jean said...

Many thoughts and Prayers for you this day...

❀~Myrna~❀ said...

Praying for you. Jesus cares.

Blessings

Harriet said...

You are in my thoughts and prayers. You have wonderful friends to give you this lovely gift. As Rebecca said we all are facing some sort of battle, your battle would be one of the hardest. My grandmother out lived 2of her sons and I remember seeing her cry at the funeral home and said it shouldn't be this way.

One of my sons friends died Nov. 1 we don't know why but he took his own life. He was 18 years old, it was hard for my son and the other friends.

Gail @ Faithfulness Farm said...

Cindy -- holding you close in thought and prayer!

Blessings!
Gail

Teresa - in the Middle Side of Life said...

one of my sisters passed away in 2001. even as many years as it has been, my mom still grieves for her. how wonderful of your friends to give you this treasured item.

thoughts and prayers for you during this tough time.

Meri said...

I'm wrapping loving arms around you right here, right now.

Diane Cayton-Hakey said...

Anniversaries of this sad nature never leave our memories just as your son will never leave you either. I'm so very sorry for your loss seven years ago. Sending warm thoughts your way.

acorn hollow said...

I cried all the way home from work today because of what is going on in my life. I opened my computer to your post. I can not think of one thing worse than out living a child. My heart is so heavy for you.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
there just not enough words.
Cathy

A Vintage Green said...

Prayers for you and your family.
-Joy

Michaele said...

I never thought of loss quite like you said it. And yes, priceless it is. What a handsome boy. I can't imagine...

Joyfull said...

My thoughts and prayers are wtih you this week. What a beautiful gift to treasure from your special friend. May such a gift bring comfort and keep such dear memories glowing warm in your heart.

Just Be Real said...

Safe hugs to you.....

yaya said...

What a beautiful gift to receive. My Sister lost her son in a car accident in 2004 and her life and ours has been forever changed also. I can only send prayers and hope that you can get through this difficult time.

Growing Up A Country Girl said...

Thanks for stopping over for a visit - I happened about your blog today and send many thoughts and prayers to be by your side thru this month of November and thru the holidays. Cherish those memories!

Cindy said...

Heartfelt thought and prayers sent your way. What a beautiful drawing, such a wonderful gift!
Blessings to you,
Cindy

Little Susie Home Maker said...

What a beautiful drawing, thank you for sharing. You son is always going to be close in your heart. Thoughtful prayers and many hugs your way.
God bless you,
Susie

Warren Baldwin said...

Joining with the others to remember you in prayer. God's blessings upon your family.

Warren