Ever since Melvine died and went to heaven to be with Jesus, I have had a constant awareness of her presence in our home. I awake each morning with that predominating sense of her presence. I know Melvine is not here physically, but somehow I sense her personality here. There is an unique aroma of Melvine that fills the air. Sometimes, I smell the perfume she wore.
I don't know what to call it, but here is what I have tentatively given it a name. I am calling it "an abiding presence."
Everyone goes through a period of grief, and that is what I am experiencing.
From time to time during the day, I will look over at the recliner chair I purchased for her to see if she is there. I know she will not be sitting there. The abiding presence never leaves and I long to see her, hold her in my arms, and speak to her lovingly. Her voice is silenced, but her presence abides in this place.
How long this experience will go on, I do not know. This is an experience I am presently having, and I am grateful for almost 60 years we were married. Thus far, I have survived as little over 7 months as a widower. That is a word you don't see printed anywhere.
I am certain that I love Melvine and I know she loves me. One day, I will see her again. That is my faith as a Christian about life after death.
I don't know what to call it, but here is what I have tentatively given it a name. I am calling it "an abiding presence."
Everyone goes through a period of grief, and that is what I am experiencing.
From time to time during the day, I will look over at the recliner chair I purchased for her to see if she is there. I know she will not be sitting there. The abiding presence never leaves and I long to see her, hold her in my arms, and speak to her lovingly. Her voice is silenced, but her presence abides in this place.
How long this experience will go on, I do not know. This is an experience I am presently having, and I am grateful for almost 60 years we were married. Thus far, I have survived as little over 7 months as a widower. That is a word you don't see printed anywhere.
I am certain that I love Melvine and I know she loves me. One day, I will see her again. That is my faith as a Christian about life after death.