I would be lying if I told you
today was “just another day” in my foreign widowhood world. While it has been
almost 11 months since my husband went home to the Lord, today is the day we said,
“I do” just one short year ago. We were surrounded by 68 {Give or take a few…
minor Mexico wedding detail—there was plenty of tequila regardless} of our most
precious family & friends in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. It was a perfect,
windy day full of love, joy, and complete happiness! It was the best day of my
life.
Our wedding video arrived at our
doorstep via UPS about one week after the funeral. I couldn’t bear to even open
the package, let alone watch our beautiful day unfold before my eyes. My heart
throbbed and my numb mind panicked. So, the package was placed in our safe… until
today. Wonderful memories filled my broken, healing heart as I watched, being
brought back to our perfect day. I smiled. Some gentle tears fell. And I
laughed… because let’s be real, there was bound to be some bloopers during the
Fischer nuptials in Mexico!
As I watched & listened to us
declaring our love to each other, there was one line that pulled at my
heartstrings. Each of us vowed, “We will always weather the storm.” {Typical
Mexico-style vows} And even though he’s no longer here, I am. Fulfilling my promise to my forever husband of weathering the storm. I know he is proud and
probably calling me a “tough ‘ol bird” {He was such a romantic!} from the
heavens above. Although today is bittersweet, it will always be a day to
celebrate and remember a great love without end.
<3 3.12.14 <3
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| My forever friend {Amy} surprised me the morning of our wedding! |
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| We didn't see each other until I walked down the aisle... It was amazing! |
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| Sending our love to DJ's dad in Heaven... |
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| Mr. & Mrs. Fischer! |
In closing, I thank you all for
your nonstop love that surrounds me, encouragement that lifts me, and prayers
of peace & healing that bring me hope. I know GOD is close to the
brokenhearted, and for that, I’m thankful. I feel HIS love. Another love
without end…. AMEN! Cheers to a great love that once was and will always be...
Sending Happy Anniversary wishes to my beloved husband in Heaven today.
{In honor of my forever husband & our love}
~... Don't worry I will eat your share
of our 1 year (freezer burnt) cake today...~
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing the celebration of marriage and life. Those who have lost someone feel the pain and grieve with you as well as rejoice with you as you celebrate and remember. Those who haven't experienced a lost are still there for you. May you feel God's arms surround you. God bless you, Gwyn
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for you!! I am amazed at your courage and strength! You are an inspiration to your loved ones, your friends, and those of us that have followed your story. Each breath is a gift... a gift we often take for granted. I pray God wraps you in His mercy and love and shows you His plan for you. You are beautiful and young and deserve love and happiness! God Bless you and know many people are praying for you each and every day!!
ReplyDeleteI am Amy's husbands Auntie Pam from Kenmare...I luv to read your blog Happy 1st
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