12.18.2010

Beyond Blue

A week ago today, my stepfather passed up to Heaven. We are beyond blue. There are not words to describe how much we loved him nor words for how dearly we miss him. I am struggling with never hearing him say "hey baby love" again or not having him at my law school graduation or him never meeting our children. I keep playing this video over and over just to hear him say "ready." Paparazzi told us Fourth of July weekend was the best weekend ever. I agree!!! We formally bid him farewell this week alongside many family and friends. My sister delivered the eulogy and here is a portion: "Dad would want each and every one of you to know that God’s love is unconditional. No matter if you are black or white, Muslim, Catholic, Jewish, Baptist or Hindu, relatively rotten or relatively good, God loves you and desires a relationship with you! The Bible says that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. My Dad too! The story of Christmas is not exclusivity or judgement, it is redemption and acceptance. For it is not God’s will that any should be separated from Him. God provided a solution to sickness and death and cancer! He came to Earth in the form of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, He lived a perfect human life, was sacrificed on the cross for our sins, and was raised from the dead. He conquered the grave. It is for this reason that through faith in Him, we can all be with God in glory for eternity. That’s where my Dad is!" While this is by far the toughest thing I have ever endured, I do have a comfort and peace that only comes from the Lord. As my Grams would say this is just "bye-bye for now." Xoxo-BLC

25 comments:

  1. BLC-I am so sad for you and your family. Hopefully, some of the cheer of the holidays will lift your spirits. Thinking of you! xo

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  2. Oh, BLC, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you are able take comfort in knowing that your stepfather is in a better place. I will be praying for you and for your family.

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  3. BLC... I can't even find the right words right now. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I can only imagine the pain you are in, and the sadness your family is enduring this holiday season. Please know that as always, you and your family are in my prayers! And remember to always have faith, because God has a plan! All my love!

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  4. So, so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that you and your family find peace. xx

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  5. Dear BLC, hugs and prayers. xo

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  6. I am so sorry for your loss. I only met him once, but I could tell he was a great man! Praise God that he is rejoicing in Heaven. I know you will miss him dearly. I'll be praying for your family this Christmas. Sending love and Hugs.

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  7. So sorry about this. Hang in there! I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

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  8. praying for you and your family! what sweet words your sister said...

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  9. I just finished reading Blonie's Journal and she just lost her father yesterday. It's hard to find words of comfort so let me tell you what I told her...How special he must have been that the Lord chose this time of year to ask him home! To be able to celelbrate the birth of Christ in Heaven must be glorious!! My hope for you is that as each new Christmas comes you think of him and his "birthday" into Heaven as such a special day! Many hugs, D

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  10. I am so sorry for the loss of your stepfather. We'll all be thinking and praying for you and your family. That is a gorgeous eulogy. I hope having the support of friends and family will lift your spirits a bit this Christmas. XOXO

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  11. I am so so sorry dear! I will say prayers for your family that you find peace in this hard time.

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  12. I am so sorry to hear that. Thinking of you and sending you strength!

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  13. I am thinking about you and your family. The excerpt from the eulogy was truly touching. Be strong!

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  14. I'm so sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prayers!!!

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  15. aww honey i'm sooo very sorry to hear this. thinking about you and your family. i hope you all have a very merry chirstmas & are able to enjoy all of your wonderful memories of your stepdad.

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  16. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  17. I am so, so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences.

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  18. I am so sorry to hear this! I can not imagine how tough and hard this time is!!! I am sending a big hug and lots of prayers to comfort you your way!!

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  19. I am so sorry for your loss. Saying a prayer for you.

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  20. I'm so sorry, I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

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  21. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

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  22. BLC, I am terribly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. xo xo

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  23. I'm so very sorry for your loss. He will always be in your heart! Hugs!!!

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  24. Oh BLC, what a loss, I am so sorry. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, and sending hugs.
    tp

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  25. I am so so sorry. I know there are no words to ease the pain :( I wish I could give you a big hug! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers...know that he is looking down and smiling down on you everyday <3

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