Our daughters selected the perfect urn. Such incredible beauty! They get their artistic talents from Mom.
As is this candle holder and a more recent photo of Patti!
Grief n' joy. Joy n' grief.
The sun was shining...shining God's grace. The clouds are pouring...pouring God's grace.
And although I have lost my love, she is not lost. We are parted for now but not forever.
The seeds of love, planted within by our Father and nourished by Patti, continue to grow, by God's grace...
And my choice to be thankfull rather than bitter.
A choice that is easy for me to make, thanks to Patti and our wonderful children. And. of course, His Blood and Spirit.
We had a very poignant, joyfull service. We all shared good memories of Patti and we continue to learn from her example to never give up, no matter how painful it may be at times.
I was truly blessed beyond measure to have had the privilege and honor to be Patti's husband for 33 years.
She was an outstanding Mom, wife, sister, daughter and friend. She is my best friend and one, true love.
Thank you my love.
Patti's Memorial
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Sorry guys.
I'll write more later, but right now I'm purty tired.
That's a truly beautiful memorial, Ben. I love the rosary, too.
Nice, heartfelt post Ben.
It's a great tribute to a worthy person. Beautiful.
Thanks Julie,
Patti was very fond of that rosary.
Thanks John.
I can't say I've ever had feelings as deeply intense as I have since Patti passed on.
Aye! Thanks to our daughters. They really did exceed the beauty of what I had thought possible. :)
Wonderful, Ben. Your love, and of your family, is palpable. Such a blessing.
Hi Don,
They sure are a blessing! I have so much to be thankfull for.
Thank you for sharing that, Ben. Really beautiful. I'm very touched by your love for Patti and your daughters.
Leslie
Hi Leslie,
I had a great father's day talking to both my daughters.
Truly I am a blessed man.
Still thinking of you and praying for you when I do think of you, which is often.
Thinking of the sweet doggies, too... that they are likely good guides for your grief; their righteous doggie souls are just made to usher us gently into feelings not easily wrung from the depths. I am so glad you have them as companionable counselors.
Not much to say or offer, really, just thinking of you and Patti. Wanting you to feel our prayers and fellowship, too.
Much love...
Thank you, Joan!
I feel your prayers and they help me more than I can say.
Seriously! :)
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