Death came to my family yesterday when my cousin unexpectedly passed away. Yes, he leaves a wife behind.
Shocked and stunned are the 2 best words that describe our family right now.
Most of us have no words, however, I do.
The words I have come from Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Read these words. Live them out. Hold your spouse a little closer.
Because you really do love a spouse better after death. (more thoughts on this later.)
XLIII. “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…”
by Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.I love thee to the level of everyday’s
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.I love thee with a passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints, — I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life! — and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.
Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her widowhood adventures hoping to encourage widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. A graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor’s degree in communications, she’s used those skills managing call center teams, facilitating a grief support group and helping small businesses with various writing and administrative assignments. Michele is a bookworm, lover of chocolate, red roses and golden retrievers and an amateur photographer.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Michele! My heart is with you and your family. Prayers for your comfort. ❤
Thank you, Lynn.
I’m sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. May God comfort each of you during this time. God Bless – Sherline.
Thank you, Sherline.