Forgive me for another short passage but I am physically, mentally and emotionally drained.
Neal and I rode with a coworker of Neal’s and his wife to the visitation and rosary and on the way Neal was giving me a hard time because I was taking the liberty to turn down the air conditioner without asking him. I retorted to his ribbing and told him that I just figured we were made from the same cloth, whenever I felt cold I figured he did too, so there was no need to ask. 😉 Granted I did take note of my selfishness…
“This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; This one shall be called ‘woman,’ for out of ‘her man’ this one has been taken.
Genesis 2:23
When we were in the funeral home and Neal and I walked up to see Don in the casket I could feel Neal’s sorrow. I reached out and put my hand on his back knowing he needed space but not to be too far away. I thought to myself, ‘when you feel sad I’m sad too.’
That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one body.
Genesis 2:24
During the service as I listened to Don’s brothers and his best friend share touching memories and speak about his amazing love for his wife, kids and grandkids, I watched Mrs. Vrba (Sandy) who was holding together with a great amount of strength and courage. I recalled the photos I’d seen as we entered the viewing room, photos of a husband and wife who shared in great joy and happiness, but have also conquered the worst of the world only to overcame with dignity and renewed strength all with their love for one another. I watched Sandy and thought to myself, “What does she feel now that he is in heaven? Does she feel his peace and his joy?”
I’m sure what she feels now is shock, emptiness and sadness, but I do believe the time will come when the shock will wear off and she will be able to feel him again and it will be my prayer that she will know the joy and peace of our promised eternity.
Blessings
Shannon