She came in to tell me Good Night.
She has to be up early to catch the school bus.
As we were talking about the plan for tomorrow, she seemed a little sad.
I asked her if she was alright and she just nodded.
So I probed a little more and she started talking.
We talked about a lot of different subjects but there was a part of the conversation that tore a hole in my heart.
She asked me “Mom do you know why I say “I Love You” every time I come into or leave the room?”
Me…. “No, but I love to hear it.”
Her…. “Because I am afraid that something will happen and I will not have told you know that I love you.”
I realized that I had been selfish in my grieving. That at almost a year later my daughter’s heart was still broken over the loss of Grandpa. I didn’t realize that that loss had created this fear in her. I want to help her with the fear but…
I pray for many entrances and exits because I love to hear her say…
I Love You, Mommy!
So sweet! I am with you–I pray for many entrances and exits, too. God has blessed us so very much with these beautiful little souls. Have a great day!
oh…& never fear, honey! God has built us each with a purpose and God-given dream that matches it. I am convinced that when we seek Him and His purpose that our dream will be revealed
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I’m right there with you…its been a little over a year and a half since I lost my grampa and the grief is STILL there. and for my hubby & children too. My hubby is sad cuz we lost a good man who did things for others, My oldest feels guilty cuz he didn’t have a chance to say good-bye (first day of school), my 15yo feels if there is a God why did he take him that way (still working on this one) & the 4yo will say, “I miss Papa…he died & is in heaven w/God” (I guess she gets it)…
When its a close family death its hard on the children. I am realizing that now.
God Bless You Both
I can relate to what you are saying. My granddaughter holds on to me with hugs, kisses, and many, many I Love You’s. Her mom passed away May 2007 when she was 16 and I know she fears loosing the one person she now has to lean on. None of us knows when God will call us home to him and just because of age, my chances are a bit better and possible sooner, but still has the same effect on the ones we love. We can only put all of this in His hands and know that He will take care of those we love and leave behind. May God Bless you and your daughter and give her peace in the love you both share.
Love you, Katie
This was very touching to me, Theresa. I think we should follow your daughter’s example and say I love you more often. It’s true that we don’t know when our last opportunity to say it will be.