January 17, 2009
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Remembering Papa
This one is probably one of my most treasured photos.
Its been over a year now since Papa, Glenn Martin, went to be with Jesus. Last year at this time, all I could do was weep whenever I thought about him.
Time did bring healing, of course, but I still miss him. A LOT! It helps to call Mama Doris occasionally and we reminsce together. That has been a real help and encouragement to me. I never cease to marvel at her strength of character or whatever. I KNOW that she misses him greatly but she enjoys talking about him and never makes me feel stupid or anything. I do hope that I can encourage her as much as she does me.
Anyway, the other day I was thinking about him and how much he meant to us, how much we loved him and how much we miss him. This thought came to my mind: I would rather love and lose you than to never have known your love at all!
I guess it sums it up well....I feel very blessed to have known that dear man and I look forward to seeing him again in Heaven someday.
I trust that Chad and Elizabeth don't mind that I've used this photo.
Now I'm off to call Mama Doris!
Comments (2)
So how are y'all related to Chad?
Rich
Let's see....Chad's mom is my best friend. Before I was married, I lived with Nolan and Shirley Martin's family (Chad's Uncle and Aunt.) I was "adopted" into that wonderful family then. Nolan's parents, Glenn and Doris took Vernon and I under their wings when we were married and lived in MD with no family around. Then when we went to Guatemala they filled in for our children's grandparents. We love them dearly and consider them our family. BTW-- I consider Chad a nephew, too....he was my first baby that I delivered.