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This Life is Urgent

by Sandra Bennett
TCF

22 Jul

“One must have the capacity for happiness
 in order to be fully aware of its absence.”
~ C. S. Lewis ~

Blessings ~ our 19th wedding anniversary ~ 
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  1. TexWisGirl says

    July 27, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    oh, i just read on your sidebar that your husband has passed. i am sorry.

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  2. TexWisGirl says

    July 27, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    awww. happy belated anniversary. 🙂

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  3. Sandra Bennett says

    July 27, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    Rainey, thank you.

    Mary, glad to see you've got this comment thing figured out -smile!

    Mildred, thank you.

    Donna, thank you so much. Just when it seems things are better, along comes a date that reminds me of the loss.

    Nancy, thank you but I'm afraid the anniversaries are ended when Dave died in 11/11.

    Lynn, when it seems to get better, another date comes along and wham! Maybe not back to square one but back, nonetheless.

    Martina, it was indeed!

    Debby, it seems Jack Lewis has the best quotes for all of life's adventures.

    Donna, thank you

    Grace, thank you

    Dori, thank you and you're right…God will fill the emptiness with HIMSELF. when we get to heaven, it will be all about Jesus and God; having Dave there comforts me now but heaven is all about the Father and Son.

    thanks, Annie, I need them all.

    Sara, you're so right, life isn't long and, when lived well, is too short indeed!

    Lynn, memories and photos are SO important; in the end, that's all we have.

    Yvonne, thank you…like I told Lynne, memories and photos are all that's left.

    You're so right…a life well lived!

    Glenda, thank you…

    it's a daily thing and, some days, more daily than others.

    Deborah, thank you and, like I've written above, memories and photos are all that's left but when it's a life well lived, hopefully, it's enough.

    Never apologize to me, Pam; life is like a tornado sometimes and all we can do is hang on and pray. I keep thinking it's going to get easier and then a "date" comes along and I'm slain, all over again.

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  4. Deborah Montgomery says

    July 26, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    Blessings to you Sandra. May our Lord wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you during this time. May beautiful memories sustain you, and hope fill your heart as you know you will see your loved one again, where there is no more pain.

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  5. goatldi says

    July 26, 2014 at 5:51 am

    As you walk through your journey may you be blessed by sweet memories, a heart filled with love from being loved. For in the end I know you will be together again.

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  6. GLENDA CHILDERS says

    July 26, 2014 at 2:53 am

    How I wish your Dave was still here for this special 19th anniversary. I hope you found a way to celebrate his love for you, that lightened your load and honored each of these years.

    Sending love and prayers from Chicago, dear Sandra.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  7. Down On The Farm says

    July 25, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    What memories must be flooding through your mind. Hopefully lots of smiles and laughter through the tears, reminders of a life well lived. Praying for you.

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  8. La Petite Gallery says

    July 25, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Wishing you lot's of good memories, that's something you can't lose. Cherish them. Sending you a loving hug Darling. I know what you are going through.
    yvonne

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  9. Lynne says

    July 24, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Lovely quote . . . may memories "gift" you with joy and love . . .

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  10. Sweet Magnolias Farm says

    July 24, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    Hi Sandra,

    May your Anniversary be blessed with Beautiful Memories of you and Dave's life together ..

    The older I grow the more I realize that life is not so long even if lived into old age.

    We must grasp every moment and find joy in the life that God has given us. Although that's not always easy.

    Have a Beautiful and Blessed week
    With much Love
    Sara

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  11. annie says

    July 24, 2014 at 10:43 am

    hugs, prayers of blessings, tender thoughts, peace along your most difficult journey.

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  12. Constance says

    July 24, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Loneliness and loss, memories of what was, and what isn't, are very painful.
    My enormous empathy.
    Sending hugs and gentle thoughts.

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  13. Sparky @ My Thoughts Exactly says

    July 24, 2014 at 12:27 am

    I pray that God is comforting you right now. Bless you my friend.
    (I do apologize for missing this earlier. Gotta mini-drama going on here but you are present in my thoughts not matter what's happening in our lives.)
    Luv

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  14. dori says

    July 22, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    We go through a dark night, the night of faith. The mystics say, the dark night ist very hard to bear. It is the night before the soul will be connected with God, her Lover. The dark night is the only way to find HIM. We have to forget all, what we know and then God will fill it up with HIMSELF.

    I am so sorry about Dave.

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  15. Buttons says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    HUGS B

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  16. Donna says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    God bless you, sweetie. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  17. Debby@Just Breathe says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Sending you a BIG ((HUG)). My thoughts and prayers are with you. That is a lovely quote.

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  18. Martina says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Congrats to your anniversary – so great to have someone dear to share your life with! Have a fantastic week ahead!

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  19. Lynn says

    July 22, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Lovely quote, and a bitter sweet and sad time for you I would imagine-hugs to you.

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  20. Nancy McCarroll says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Congratulations on your 19th Anniversary, and many more!

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  21. Brynwood Needleworks says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    May memories of your days together help sustain you on your journey. Know that you're in the thoughts and prayers of those who love and admire you. Hugs across the miles, dear friend.
    xo
    Donna

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  22. Anonymous says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    May God comfort you in your grief.

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  23. Anonymous says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Prayers for you. I know Dave loved you with all his heart and is watching over you always. My heart aches for you and rejoices in the love and happiness you two shared.

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  24. FlowerLady Lorraine says

    July 22, 2014 at 10:34 am

    May your heart be filled with beautiful, loving memories on this day of your anniversary.

    Love and hugs ~ FlowerLady

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