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evomx5
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0 posted 2005-08-11 11:17 AM



She looked through that old worn box every day
Pulling out pictures and lightly rubbing her fingers on them
Pictures of the family, her daughter, lost in a car crash
Opening up the yellowed and faded letters
Letters from her son who died in Desert Storm
Reading every line like it was the first time she’d read them
So much loss in her life, these were her memories

And now the rock of her life, her husband, had just passed
The man that had kept her sane throughout all her pain
Telling her that the children were up in heaven
Looking down on them as they suffered through their grief
Trying to get her through the long, hard days
While he was having trouble dealing with it, himself
Until it finally took its toll on his broken heart

This morning, when she opened the box
As she had done a million times before
There was a new letter...in the brightest white envelope
And in her husband’s writing, her name, Martha
Written in a shade of blue unlike any she had ever seen
With trembling hands and jangled nerves
She pulled out the letter and started reading

My Darling, Martha
I know you are feeling the deepest of pain right now
But I want you to know that we are all together, here
William and Katie send their love, as do I.
I still sit in my chair and watch you with your memory box
And now, the kids sit with me as they’ve done all along
You are never alone, my love…we are always with you.
Your loving husband, John

P.S. – There is still something for you to do
Before you come to join us…someone who needs your help
And you will know just what to do, as you’ve always known
So, don’t turn away that stranger that shows up at the house
She’ll need you as much as you need her
For she will carry your burdens and you will carry hers
When it is done, you will be free to come home.

Shaking uncontrollably and with tears in her eyes
She folded the letter and put it back into the envelope
Stunned and amazed by what had just happened
A letter from heaven and the assurance she was not alone
A miracle in the truest form just when she needed one
She closed the box and put it away just as the doorbell rang
A young girl was at the door…Martha said “come in, child”.


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sandgrain
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1 posted 2005-08-11 11:38 AM


What a precious, tender story.  Thank you for writing and sharing this.

   Rae

LeeJ
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2 posted 2005-08-11 01:51 PM


did you know that this was definately a tissue alert!!!!!  

wonderfully done, very much enjoyed.

Lighthousebob
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3 posted 2005-08-11 08:15 PM


evomx5,

A very touching story and I think the thought here that touched me the most is that her family never left her side.  This is very comforting especially as I think of those I've loved who've gone on to be with the Lord. Thank you for sharing and God bless you. -Bob

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4 posted 2005-08-11 11:16 PM


I still can feel a friend long gone in the room and I simply loved this story!  I do believe they watch us, yes indeed they do.

Indeed a lovely story.

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5 posted 2005-08-14 03:26 AM


evomx5...Your story brought a tear too my eyes. Thank You...Paul

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Paul

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