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23-MAY-2005

5/27/05

"THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW....."

I can’t get this song out of my mind……
And I know it does, and the birds will sing and the flowers smell as sweet...but my life is changed forever.

I cannot thank all of you enough for the beautiful messages you sent to me and the loving, comforting comments you made on Coleen’s photo telling you of John’s death. Thank you too, Coleen. I have been surrounded by the love of my family, John’s family, and my wonderful Wimberley community.

As Coleen told you, I was with John when he passed away, peacefully. I was holding his hand and praying when he took his last breath. Andre had spent two nights caring for him so I could get some rest. I sent him home and Von was not due for forty-five minutes. John died a few minutes after Andre left. My daughter believes he waited for us to be alone.
Thank you, Sweetheart.

Now I start the rest of my life with gratitude for our time together. It will be a good life, a life filled with joy. I know that, but I will miss him.

This photo was taken the morning of John’s memorial service.

Nikon Coolpix 4500
1/72s f/3.3 at 7.8mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Carmen01-Jun-2005 14:05
I've been thinking of you. It is fitting that the sunrise on this day would be so beautiful and peaceful; your words brought tears to my eyes. The St. John's Wort is continuing to grow vigorously...
jypsee29-May-2005 15:18
Keep on keepin' on... that's about all a person can do...
Stu28-May-2005 18:58
I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. I am sure that he appreciated spending his final days in the bosom of a family that loved him. There is nothing I can say that can make anything easier for you or your family. All I can do is send you my heartfelt sympathies and best wishes.
Larry Ahern28-May-2005 16:00
I have been away and missed the sad news. This is such a beautiful picture. Your words show your inner beauty and strength ... I think the rest of your days will be full and fullfilling.
laine8228-May-2005 04:48
It's lovely to see you back Petesie but especially good to know your beloved slipped quietly from your hands into the safety of anothers where he will no longer feel pain or sadness.
Di28-May-2005 04:39
You are such a strong woman! How lucky you two were to have each other and how beautiful that you spent that last moment together. Still praying for you, friend.
JeremyGood28-May-2005 04:32
This is beautiful petesie, a moving photo and message. I can't imagine how you must feel but I send you my deepest sympathy and best wishes for peace and joy in the days ahead.
Guest 28-May-2005 03:02
Petesie, we must have been away on vacation. Not only will the sun come up tommorrow but Joy comes in the morning. I can't imagine life without my dearest Lori, and I knowq she likewise of me. Our prayers and love go out to you ..thanks so much for expressing your love , devotion and joy of your husband and life through your Photos...Gods Peace to you Kenn for Kenn and Lori
Elaine (etfitz)28-May-2005 02:38
Very beautiful, Petesie! The colors are beautiful! My thoughts and prayers remain with you.
Karen Leaf28-May-2005 01:09
Petesie, you've been in my thoughts and prayers constantly. I'm sure the memory of the years with John will give you strength in the difficult days ahead. Draw on the rememberance of happier times, and the love of your family, friends and community, real and virtual..
Coleen Perilloux Landry28-May-2005 01:07
Very beautiful, Petesie. Welcome back.
Robin Reid28-May-2005 00:31
Petsie ... welcome back. And please know my thoughts will remain with you during this time of adjustment. I have lived through a divorce I did not want (similar but not the same as a death), and it took me many years to get used to being alone. However each day did get better after a while, and the big learning is there really is a rich life for us to experience on our own.

I am sure your children and you will form an even tighter bond, and all will be the richer for that.

I'm pleased to see you have come back on line, and this is a well done and quite appropriate image.
take good care,
Robin
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