Two years ago today, my husband woke up, looked at me and said, “Good morning. I love you.” That was the last time I heard those words. No more good mornings and certainly not enough I love yous. I have survived two entire years without his hugs and kisses, good mornings or goodnights, help and encouragement.
To say the last two years have been an adjustment is to say Niagara Falls is a water fountain! We are still adjusting. I know that seems strange to anyone who has never been down this road but it’s true. You would think, as I used to, that 730 some days is enough time to get used to anything. But love brings a factor which can’t always be measured. We, Eric’s family, loved much and now we miss much.
The one thing Eric would want us to remember always and to live continually is our faith. Faith that God sent His son to redeem us from our sins (John 3:16). Faith that Jesus is alive and active in our daily lives (Hebrews 7:25). Faith that there is a Divine plan for each of us and although we may not understand it – or even like it at times – it is to prosper us and give us a hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11). Faith that Heaven is real and we will laugh and rejoice together again someday (Revelation 21:4). So we are endeavoring to live the faith he poured into us. His family, the congregation at Church Triumphant, his friends, we all remember his consecration to and love for his Savior and know that as long as we live what he modeled, his work is still thriving.
Tears may fall and my heart may be heavy, but I know this is not the end. Goodnight, Sweetheart. I love you.
John 11:25
JEV 
Thank you, thank you for sharing your heart and baring your soul to us. Thank you for sharing Eric with us and thank you for allowing us to continue to miss him with you. I know that no one could miss him more than his family. Tonight our hearts are heavy and our tears fall with yours. We love you and your family very much. We will continue to do our best to live what Eric modeled and remember how he personally loved each and everyone of us and touched our lives.
Thanks, Kim. Love you.
Love you Jeannette and thinking about you the next couple of days. If you need anything you let me know.
Thank you Shannon. You’re a treasure.
I absolutely love this part of the story of Eric’s last days of him here on earth. I will always remember you calling and telling us what he had said to you that morning.
“Two years ago today, my husband woke up, looked at me and said, “Good morning. I love you.” ”
In that one phrase, it encompasses his feelings and love for you, his bride.
Thank you for sharing your heart. We love you and miss him dearly!