You know that warm feeling you get when everyone in your family is home? Whether it's a snow storm, hurricane warning, or even when college kids are home from college for a holiday? Well, when you have a lost a loved one, you never quite get that feeling again. There's always one (or 2 or more) who is missing.
Yes, it was great to have all our children home over the holidays. But Todd wasn't here. The difficult reality: He will never be home here on this earth again. Ever.
Holidays seem to be a harsh reminder to this reality.
It's true I am blessed beyond imagination with six great children, all who I am sure make their Daddy proud. It's true our Heavenly Father has taken great care of us. It's true there is much to be thankful for.
Yet none of these truths change the reality and that awful feeling, especially around the holidays, when you are missing someone who now resides in heaven.
I love you Todd! Missing you this holiday season and always. Until we meet again...
