Four years ago today our oldest daughter passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was such a ball of energy and fun with a zest for life and living every day to its fullest. In many ways I looked up to her. Though the passing years have made it easier to remember without sadness and tears, I still have days when I just want to cry because I miss her so much. There is not a day that goes by when I don't feel a void in my life because she is not with us here on Earth any more but I have found that we can and do go on. I have a poem hanging on my wall that I love that I thought I would add to this blog today... in memory of Meghan.The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide;
and though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
I love you Meghan and miss you so much!
Oh my gosh - I went from Heather's blog right to yours, and I am a ball of tears right now. I love you!
ReplyDeleteI love that poem. Thanks for posting it. I agree, sometimes it is eaiser, but I still have my moments where I want to cry too. I love you so much and I am so greatful for the wonderful example, mother and friend that you are!
ReplyDeleteI just saw your comment on my blog. I am going to tell you a story that is 100% true. The other night, Danny and I were talking about how it's difficult to be surrounded by so many unhappy marriages (in both our families). And I told him that my goal for our marriage is to be like you and Steve. Seriously! You have such a respect and commitment to each other, and you are so happy! Then the other day on the phone, I told Heather that Danny and I had been talking about your marriage, and then Heather and I started talking about what an inspiration it is too!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog! I've been thinking about you guys all day. Now I have tears running down my cheek from seeing Meg's picture and reading the poem. She definitely is missed...what a beautiful daughter inside and out!
ReplyDeleteI didn't see Meghan as much as I would have loved to but I still miss her very much and think of her often. I still remember that summer you and her came and how she dared Jamie to dump her off the tube. She is unforgetable always Love Mom
ReplyDeleteJulie, I finally found you! I had to post something under Meghan's picture. I am so grateful that I was able to spend as much time as I did with the kids when they were little. I loved babysitting them and playing with them. Sometimes I secretly wished they would call me mom when they were little! I love them so much and am grateful to be their Aunt! Meghan has an amazing spirit, what an example to us all! I love you, Holly
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