Angel

On the morning of February 12th, a Monday, My dear wife, my angel, was on her way to work, as she did every day.
Except this morning held a hidden danger of black ice on some areas of the road surfaces.

In her zeal to get to her job that she loved, and encountering slower traffic on the two lane rural road,
she attempted to pass and found herself on black ice. I can only imagine in horror the thoughts that must
have come to her in those final few moments, when her vehicle slid out of control, hit a deep ditch which
partially ejected her through the side window. Then the vehicle overturned and rolled, coming to rest on
my dear wife, killing her instantly.

The only thing that sustained me was knowing , beyond a shadow of a doubt, that she was a Christian.
And I know I will see her again in Heaven, in paradise.

Not a day goes by that I don't wish she had stayed home that day, or perhaps taken one of the alternate
routes, and wondering what a difference that could have made. The crash site is nearly always on my route
out of this little town, and I pass by it several times a week. I dread passing it still today.

She was my angel, my life, my best friend, my business partner, the social planner, the one who made simple things
so special to all those fortunate enough to be in her presence. I can't begin to express all the lives she touched.
Any and all who knew her were warmed by her overflowing joy and selfless kindness and nurturing.

Only by the power of God in Jesus Christ my Lord, have I been able to carry on, as I know she would
expect me to, and to continue building the things we worked so hard to establish.
It tears me apart to know that I'll never be able to repay her for the endless dedication to our life,
the business she helped me establish, and most likely would not have existed without her help.

I love, and miss you so much Kathy.
I can't be sad for you, because you are in heaven. But I''m sad for me and all the others, who will never
be able to share our love with you again in this life.
I'm so looking forward to the time when we can be together again.
In the mean time, My Angel, is hard at work for the Lord, watching over her friends and family,
and I'm sure millions of others as well, as that was her way when she was on this earth.

This is a glimpse into the very special place in my heart, where you will always be.
And also my testament to you for all to see. I love you deeply, and always will.
Until we meet again in Glory, thank you for all you gave, selflessly of yourself, to me and to others.
My only regret is that I don't feel I was able to adequately show you how much I appreciated you.
Goodnight my love.