Thursday, July 25, 2024
To my dear Terri - In my humanity, I am so profoundly sad that our time for friendship in this life has come to an end. And it is heart wrenching that I could not say goodbye. It is difficult that I am never going to look down and see that you are calling. I want you to know I have such fond memories of how our friendship began, the time we shared together in our amazing friendship in Chicago, all of the escapades we went on together working at Butcher's Choice in Romeoville, the laughter and tears, the heartfelt talks, the dogs on that fateful dog day (lol!!), your "everything is always going to be fine" casualness that brought me balance, your words of encouragement and "just how we rolled." And, there are countless other funny and sobering memories I keep in my heart. I am so glad our paths crossed for the time they did. Thanks be to God we both love Jesus. I take great comfort in knowing you have already met Him face to face. Philippians 1:3 "I thank my God every time I remember you." That's for me. Revelation 21:4 "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." That's for you. I am so grateful for my faith in God because it is our faith that helps us believe and understand we always have the hope of seeing our loved ones again. "Eternal rest grant unto Terri, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May Terri and all the souls of the faithful who have departed rest in peace." Amen. I love you and will never forget you my dear friend.
