Two Years in Heaven Today

   We knew today would have plenty of distractions from contemplating our loss, because Reed had both a CT and bone scan scheduled for this afternoon. Now his urologist should have all the information he needs before Reed's Monday appointment to discuss treatment for his prostate cancer. Still, we wanted to honor Tracy's memory in and around all that. Britten and Emily offered to take us out for lunch the next day, but wound up with sick daughters--again. We knew we couldn't go anywhere. Should we donate to the scholarship fund or some other cause Tracy cared about? Then I realized that the best way to honor him is probably what we have been doing all this time, finding meaning and happiness in the daily life God has appointed us, daring to find joy beyond the tears.

 

    Two Years in Heaven Today

How do we honor your memory, Trace,

two years in heaven today?

The things we have--

An aviation scholarship fund in your name.

A beautiful bench to mark your grave,

and ours someday.

A tribute wall in our entryway.

A memory box that I can't put away.

The notes you wrote us through the years.

And pictures, lots of pictures.

But maybe the better honor is in

The things we do--

Getting up in the morning, regardless of sleep.

Breathing out and breathing in.

Putting one foot in front of the other.

Going about the duties of life,

despite the hole in our hearts.

Going on because we must,

because you would want us to.

Trusting God to give daily hope and humor. 

That's how we choose to honor you,

two years in heaven today.

 

                    3/22/24