The other day, September 13th, when I wrote about “Approaching 9 Months,” one of my subscribers, Roger, commented about his own experience, and that the 3-year anniversary of his son's death is today. I knew from looking at his substack profile that he had lost a son, but I had no idea of the circumstances. After thanking him for his comment, I truly wanted to know what his son had been like if he felt so inclined.
In response, he directed me to a web site where he has written. With his permission, I’m sharing his writing now because I want T.J. to be known and remembered, same as I want Morgan known and remembered. I am unable to copy the actual text, so you are going to have to settle for screenshots and/or the link.
https://findyourharbor.com/hammering-into-the-key
My take away is that T.J. LIVED LIFE, and of all the people I have had contact with who’s children passed on, T.J. died doing what he loved. I don't know if that makes it easier, and I really don't think so because the grief is about missing them, but when my own mother passed in 2016, she was in the middle of solving her daily crossword puzzle, and it did make me feel good FOR HER.
Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]
John 14:27 AMP
What a handsome young man that definitely lived earthly life with a caring and positive outlook. May he rest in peace, and may God comfort his father.
My prayers for TJ's family. Our love changes when our loved one's die. It becomes one of remembrance and we strive to keep our loved ones alive in everyone's memory. Trite but true.