Dema and Timothy,
Thank you for your responses. I am still having great difficulty talking about the passing of my husband. He passed February 11th. He was my best friend. He believed in me when I couldn't believe in myself. He showed me what real love was and was truly a blessing from God. I miss him so much. I appreciate and welcome your prayers.
I was asked if I was up to sharing a little about my husband (e.g., his likes, interests, hobbies, dislikes). His foremost interest and love was for his Lord and Savior. Even up until the day he died he would tell everyone as he pointed to heaven that he put all his trust in his Lord. He had such a sensitivity that was unique when he spoke of his love and faith in God.
Additionally, he had three major loves in his life besides me, they were his children, grandchildren and his pups. He was nothing but a big kid when it came to the grandchildren. He would climb trees with them, play in the yard, chase them, tease them, have food fights with them, everything and anything that would make the grandchildren happy and laugh. He loved his pups or as he called them his girls. It didn't matter if the pup was male or female, they were his girls. I never saw a pup that was not drawn to him. He loved dogs and they loved him.
Plus, he had such a generous giving spirit and he had a weakness for the elderly. Many times he would volunteer his time to help an elderly neighbor. He loved being around the elderly and listening to them. I remember when we had a tropical storm come through, a 91 year old neighbors yard was really messed up with fallen trees and other debris. There was some neighbors who called the county and complained about her yard. She hired some guys who turned out to be scam artists, they took her money and never cleaned her yard. When my husband found this out he went over and spent three weeks cleaning her yard. She tried to offer him money for the cleaning of her yard but he refused it.
In regard to hobbies, he loved golf. I remember the first time he took me to hit golf balls I thought that was the most silly thing but because he loved the game of golf, I did. Actually, I enjoyed watching him swing the club. He also loved restoring cars.
In regard to what he disliked, there was not much. I have to smile when I think about how organized he was and how unorganized I am. That use to drive him crazy and maybe that was one of his dislikes! He would say to me, "Babe how can you find anything without a filing system," I would just smile and tell him to leave my desk alone I know where everything is. He disliked not being on time and I was always running late
But, thinking about what he really disliked it was dishonesty and unethical behavior.
There was one big difference between him and I. He always looked for the good in everyone, he never saw the bad. I am just the opposite I look for the bad. However, when someone did exhibit their bad side (dishonesty, etc.) he was disappointed in them but still would give the person the benefit of doubt or a second chance.
He believed "your word" was the only thing you really had and believed it said a lot about an individual's character in regard to rather he or she kept his or her word.
I could go on and on ..... but I guess the main point is that he was truly an unique individual who put other people before himself. He loved life and he loved Jesus!
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:15 am
God bless your heart.