Many times I have traveled the path of grief over the loss of a loved one. I can't believe my brother is gone. Knowing he's had a bad heart most of my life doesn't make it any easier. Don't forget my siblings are 16-20 years older than I am. It was great for my kids to meet so many of their cousins and other relatives on the Hardway side. I wish it was under different circumstances. It was amazing to watch my husband, the pastor, be a pastor to my family as well as a brother, cousin, uncle, etc. He did an outstanding job with funeral service. The gospel was presented and though there has been no known response, God has worked another seed into my family's heart. God is watching, protecting, and strengthening us in ways we don't even imagine. I did not feel like I could go through with this at all. My heart is broken and torn and yet, God is strong, healing, and comforting. Today was one of the most difficult yet touching days of my life. It was a day of sorrow and grief and joy and happiness. Now we begin to pick up the pieces of our lives and start over without my brother.
This is also the weekend of the family reunion. So tomorrow, we head off to Brady's Run Park for a day of family togetherness and fun. Bub will be missed...what a week!
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