There are no words I can say to you during this time of such a tragic loss. There are no actions or gestures anyone can do to help relieve any of the pain. As the world still turns, our clocks have come to a stand still. Our hearts are shattered and a deep feeling of sickness takes over our body. Our bodies aching from pain. Our minds restless from trying to grasp what has happened. Our entire lives turned upside down in a matter of seconds.
We lost an important person. One who was like the glue to our family. The one who made sure no one was alone on holidays. The one who never let a single stomach go hungry. The one who always picked up the phone to get everyone together. The one who gave us the cold hard truth whether we were ready for it or not. Most of all, the one who was always there when anyone needed him.
I can’t take his place. No one ever can. His shoes were far too big for anyone to ever try to fill. His contagious smile and laugh will always be remembered. His generosity and love for his family will always be spoken of. Who he was as a person and how much he meant to everyone will never be forgotten.
I can promise you that I will always be here for you, no matter the time of day. I will never allow you to walk this new, unexpected journey alone. As time passes, it will not heal the pain, but rather make our hearts not feel so foreign to him being gone. We will adjust day by day and I won’t let you fall. I will be here every second, every step, and every moment. I promise to hold your hand, one step at a time. My arms will embrace your pain and I will offer you my strength in every hard situation. I promise that no matter how alone you feel, I am cheering for you. I am always cheering for you to find the light in the darkest moments. My promise to you, is that you will make it through another day, we will make it through another day.