Tell him, Lord...
Tell him how much we miss him.
Tell him how often we remember him.
Tell him that we still talk about him around the dinner table.
Tell him, Lord...
Tell him that I'd give anything for another game of Skip-Bo.
That I long to whisper in his ear, rub his soft head, and kiss him on "da wips."
That I miss our nights together in the cramped hospital bed.
Tell him, Lord...
Tell him that our family just isn't the same without him.
That he will always be part of us.
That his pictures are all over the house.
Tell him, Lord...
Tell him how much his short life changed ours forever.
That he taught us so much about loving, enduring, caring and sharing.
That our lives are forever changed because of him.
Tell him, Lord...
Tell him that I love him. Bad.
12 comments:
I'm glad you're blogging now. I need someone to help me care less. By the way, I miss Paul too.
karen
I always love to read your words, Leigh. They are so inspirational to me.
missing and loving Paul...
Leigh, welcome to the blogosphere. Many of us have long been awaiting your arrival!
I've already added you to my RSS feeds so I'll be sure to hear your latest thoughts as soon as you post them.
I'm always grateful for your honesty and insight, whether joyful or sad. It will be good that you'll now have a global audience to share these things with.
Scott
Thank you for the sincerity in your writing - not that you are doing that for any of our reading pleasure. My heart still hurts just to think of your continued grief. I know God has you in His palm, but I know your heart still aches. With continued prayers and love - your Dallas friend.
Leigh, Colin turned 6 the other day and the first thought that went through my mind when I said "Happy 6th birthday, buddy!" was "that's how old Paul was when he died." I will treasure each day of this year as I miss the cutest 6 year old in Texas. Thinking of you guys often!!! Love Janet
Leigh,
Your words are powerful and beautiful. You don't know me, but I've followed Paul and your family for a long time now. I know the Lynch family when they lived here in OR. My son, Joshua, was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in 10-04 when he was 4 years old. He's 7 1/2 now and loving life. He lives with a tracheotomy, a g-tube and thyroid meds, though. We are so grateful for each day. THere are other children around us who are relapsing. It's so hard to understand. I love the Lord too, but childhood cancer has rocked my life spiritually. I go to bed at night imagining myself in the Holy of Holies, prostrate before His throne...it's the safest place I can be. I continue to pray for you and your family.
April
www.noendinsightexceptheaven.blogspot.com
www.caringbridge.org/or/joshua
Leigh,
Your gifted writing has always blessed me. I'm glad to see you here in the blogosphere. Hopefully you will find continued writing cathartic and even fun.
The Saxon family remains in my prayers.
Jennifer
Leigh...I love your new blog. What sweet words you wrote. Praying for you!!!
Oh how I have missed your writings and I'm so glad you started a blog!
Beautiful prayer.....familiar feelings.
Praying!
Leigh,
You are so right, it isn't how clean your house is or if the laundry is done. It's cherishing each day as it comes. You are wise to know this at your young age.
Glad to finally hear from you online.
Leigh,
As a mother my heart aches for you.
I pray that God will give you peace.
Leigh,
I appreciated reading your blog... I didn't know your Paul on this side of Heaven. Your words and story has touched me and inspired me today.
Blessings on your Family,
Vic, Patricia, Andrew, Katie, and Dianna Sober
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