Friday, February 11, 2011

Saying Goodbye

On Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 2 am, the world lost an awesome father, husband, son and friend.  Erik, was our friend from college.  My husband and I were roommates for awhile with Erik and I used to work with Erik at a local coffee house.  Erik was creative, funny, talented and loved the outdoors.  I remember him taking me and my husband canoeing in this little lake in the UP once.  He was showing my husband how to fly fish and I just sat in the middle and soaked it all in.  Before we knew it, it got very dark and we couldn't find our way to where we parked the car.  Just one of the many fun times with our friend Erik.  I will always remember his cooking.  He could cook like nobody's business.  My favorites, chocolate espresso cheesecake and black bean pizza on sourdough crust.  But my favorite was when he made a sandwich named after me at the coffee shop we worked at, "Shelley's Vegetarian Grill", I can taste it now. 




I think there must be something good that comes out of all of this tragedy. A message.  Because why does this have to happen?  Why does his little girl have to grow up without her father?  Why does his wife, Kerrie, have to endure the pain of living without her true love?  Why, Why, Why?  Then, I come up with this.  I hear this song while I am driving to pick up the kids from school and the lyrics hit me.  Does the loss of Erik cause us to re-evaluate life and how things can change in a blink?  That we need to embrace what everyday brings, because we may not be here the next.  The loss of Erik brings these thoughts to mind.  I need to hug a little longer, listen a little better, hold my babies a little longer, love with all my being, hold my husband's hand whenever possible and linger in his eyes, because God doesn't promise us tomorrow.



Please pray for this family and for God's loving arms to hold them tight.

Father and daughter.


"For now I would by lying down in peace; I would be asleep and at rest." Job3:13

God Bless,

7 comments:

Sandra Wilkes said...

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. It is very tragic and impossible to understand. Condolences to his family too.

Unknown said...

so very sorry to learn about this sad and senseless loss.

hugs and prayers to you all.

Janelle said...

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and I will be praying for everyone in his life.

Janelle

Kim-A Creative Spirit said...

Thoughts are with you on the loss of your dear friend. We never know the why, we can only know that God loves us and will help us through the tough times. Wishing you blessings and peace in this tough time.

Cathy Kennedy said...

God bless you and your husband. It's never easy lossing a beloved friend. Please pass on my words of heart felt sympathy to Erik's wife and children. I cannot fathom what they must be sensing. No one can unless they have walked in their shoes. May God's loving arms be wrapped around each one who loved Erik.

Jeni said...

So sorry Shelley! he sounds like a very special guy! Will pray extra hard for his beautiful wife and daughter! praying God hold you and John tightly too! Your tribute was lovely!!! I hope his wife gets to read it! You're so right we need to hold on to our own while we have the chance! thanks for sharing!!

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear about this. Definitely will be praying for them. You're a great friend to share this and ask for more prayers.