I have been a bit conflicted for the last couple of days. What does a date really mean anyway? I think about you pretty much every day. I talk to you all the time, and if I try really hard I can still feel you in the room with me. You are woven into the fabric of my life, which the passage of time does not decay.
I sure do miss you though.
I remember when it was strange to go an entire weekend without touching base. You were my reality check. Not only were we always able to tell each other the truth, we were also always willing to hear the truth. I trusted you with every decision, every step I took. I was always so grateful for you.
3 years have passed quickly. They have been the most difficult of my life. There were a lot of tough choices, a lot of things I knew I had to do but didn’t know if I had the strength. I consulted you all along – did you hear me?
Against all odds, there have been wonderful changes too. I’m not sure what makes me feel the loss of you more. The rough patches when I need your shoulder, or the joyful times when I miss your smile.
I have always known there would never be another you for me. The longer I live the more extraordinary I realize you were.
I do my best not to be sad – just as I promised you I would. It’s just that’s it’s been three years, and I can’t help but think about all that we had together. And I wanted to say thank you.
Forever and always - thank you.
xoxoxo
C.
Well said and just to let you know I miss listening to the both of you on the radio as well.
ReplyDeleteMichelle and I we're talking about him this morning. Sometimes it's still hard to believe he's gone and that we never get that bright and friendly "Hello" we got every morning from Ron has he passed by our office.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog, Caroline
RIP Mr. Able
Time goes by in a flash. Life is so fragile.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute Caroline! I know how much he loved you!He will never be far from your heart!
Jan Currier
xo
I also think of him everyday. I know he is thinking of me too because I feel his presence.
ReplyDeleteWhat we shared was magical, and will last until we meet again in heaven.
I might have known you would post something so beautiful and touching you'd make me cry.
ReplyDeleteWoke this morning thinking of Ron and all the silliness and laughter he brought into my life through the radio . . . and was wondering how you were feeling on this day.
I choose to believe he's in a better place but that never helps fill the hole our loved ones leave when they move on, does it?
I'm glad so many good things have happened to you since he left, but a little sad that he's not here to share the joy with you.
Don't know what your future holds for you, just know I miss hearing your bright voice and silly banter. You were the only thing that made rush hour bearable . . . :D