Then Heidi died. A new phase began. I did not expect that. From the time came when I knew she was going to die, I thought I was already experiencing all that I would experience. But while Heidi was in the hospital, there was still the chance to be with her, physically, next to each other in space. In spite of all pain, thanks to the generosity of work and family, there was at least one joy I had each day: coming back to her every dawn. It was with a spring in my step each day that I got out of the parking structure, hastened to the elevator, and walked speedily, but softly, into her room on floor 7. I was home. All in spite of her apparent lack of consciousness. All in spite of the prospects for the future. For these days, there was only the present. Being at my wife's side was, I am quite sure, the most living-in-the-present-moment that I have ever done in my life. She was present. I was able to hold her in her last minutes. Then it all changed. My life's mission that had gon...
Praying for you, Kevin and Heidi! Praying for many blessings to shower your beautiful family today. -Mary
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ReplyDeleteYou and your family are still in our prayers Kevin! We have missed Heidi and your children at co-op so much this year.
ReplyDeleteKevin, I pray for you and your family daily. Your enduring love is an inspiration to all married couples including Jack and I.
ReplyDeleteI was praying for all of you yesterday at a wedding. You and your children are being held up constantly in prayer.
ReplyDeleteYour wedding anniversary. Such a momentous and special day in your life. And in Heidi's life. I can't even imagine all the emotions. Continued prayers for you and your beautiful family. 🙏✝🙏
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