On Thursday, December 13th, I received a phone call that forever altered my life. I got a call from my husband's business partner saying that a tree had fallen on him while he was working. I hurried down to the job only to find that he was already with Jesus.
I will be absent from this space for a while but please read these posts.......I have no regrets because I lived these posts.
What if you didn't have one more time?
Thoughts resulting from snuggles
I can't begin to imagine what my life will be like without my absolute best friend. I don't want to imagine it.
However, I fully and with all I am believe that God's hand is in this and He has an amazing plan for our lives without my amazing husband.
My hubby told me so many times that I didn't need to worry because if and when it was his time, he was ready and I would be ok. He was ready to be at his forever home if that is what God wanted.
Please live every day to the fullest, memorize your husband and children's embrace...the way they smell...their smile....their quirks....their favorite sayings.......too soon it may be gone.......
I just clicked over to your blog for the first time because I agreed with your comment about hunting on a post about gun control and then read this heartfelt sharing of your loss. In this inexpiable circumstance, I'm praying for God's comfort for you and your children.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteNicole I'm so sorry about Chad and it hurts more than ever to be so far away. When I found out I got so sick just hoping it wasn't him. I can't believe this tragidy, I'm here for you and the girls I luv u all! Hugs from me!
ReplyDeleteNicole, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.. You and your daughters will be in my prayers...so very sorry to hear this .
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear about your husband. May you and your daughters rejoice in the wonderful memories of an amazing man!!! Sending constant prayers your way .
ReplyDeleteNicole, I don't even know you, but I've enjoyed your posts and I don't know what to say... may Jesus embrace you and your girls in a special way so that you have His comfort in this hard time. I wish I could show up to hug you and pray with you, but I live overseas. Jesus is coming soon - what blessed hope! 1 Thess 4: 13-18.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the good lord knew he needed help with the 20 little angals that were coming . He'd be the man for the job ... rest in peace Chad
ReplyDeleteMaybe the good lord knew he needed help with the 20 little angals that were coming . He'd be the man for the job ... rest in peace Chad
ReplyDeleteMaybe the good lord knew he needed help with the 20 little angals that were coming . He'd be the man for the job ... rest in peace Chad
ReplyDeleteMaybe the good lord knew he needed help with the 20 little angals that were coming . He'd be the man for the job ... rest in peace Chad
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Nicole, I'm so sorry! I wish I could give you a hug right now...
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry!!! I read/subscribe to your blog and am just beyond words to tell you how horrible I feel. May God comfort you like no one else can and your beautiful children. I am so so sorry. Hugs from TN. Rebecca
ReplyDeleteOh, Nicole, I am so, so sorry. I am so glad that you can say that he was your best friend, and that you have no regrets. May God throw His arms around you and your children, and may He send you tons of practical help and support.
ReplyDeleteNicole. I don't even know you in person but I am speechless and in tears. I have followed your blog for long enough to know that you two have such love for eachother! My prayers go out to you and the girls. I can't even imagine.... Praise God that He taught you to spend so much time loving on Chad that you should embrace no regrets. It seems so surreal. But it is well that you can also rejoice in the hope of seeing him again one day, although you all will miss him so during the few years we have on this earth.
ReplyDeleteNicole, My heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of Chad and the girls in the loss of their Daddy,You will remain in my thoughts & prayers . I know you dont know me personally ..Im Crystal & Shane's aunt t , I was saddened to hear about what happened, I know with your strength & faith God will see you thru (((hugs))) Tonya
ReplyDeleteNicole, I'm so sorry. So deeply sorry. I don't know you personally but I follow your blog. We have communicated via email in the past. As I write this comment, I'm holding back tears at my desk as work. My thoughts are with you and your four beautiful girls.
ReplyDeleteNicole, your loss grips my heart. I am so sorry. My husband is my best friend also and I work to spend the maximum amount of time with him and our kids everyday so that, like you, I have no regrets. Thank you for the reminder. God bless you and your children and you will be in my prayers often.
ReplyDeleteNicole, your loss grips my heart. I am so sorry. My husband is my best friend also and I work to spend the maximum amount of time with him and our kids everyday so that, like you, I have no regrets. Thank you for the reminder. God bless you and your children and you will be in my prayers often.
ReplyDeleteNicole, so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the grief you now are carrying. I am a frequent visitor of your blog, and as I read this post I was shocked. I have read many of your posts of the love that you have shared with your husband and have been challenged by many of them. I will be praying for you and your girls during this time of loss.
ReplyDeleteNicole, I don't even know what to say. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. My heartfelt condolences to you and your girls. May God be with you now and always.
ReplyDeleteNicole - I am so, so sorry. May the Lord carry you through. We are praying.
ReplyDeleteNicole, I am so very, very sorry for the loss of your dear husband. I pray that God will carry you today and in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteMay the God of peace give you His peace and comfort as you walk through the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteOne of the most beautiful things I ever heard was a statement made by a neighbor of mine after her husband died in an accident at work. She said, "I believe Jesus had angels waiting to lift him up into heaven the instant he died." To me that was such a beautiful visual and a reassurance that he is indeed safe in the arms of Jesus. My prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOMG - I came over to say HI. I am following you from my old site www.TheMommyEMT.Com and invite you over to my new site. BUT WOW, I am so very sorry for your loss ... My God I can't believe this. My prayers are with you and your family hun HUGS to you always.
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http://www.SealedWithMyLove.Blogspot.com
I just got on here, by chance and read your story. Now I am sitting in the parking lot at Target, crying for you and your family, though I don't know you. I am convicted of not spending time with, or making for, my husband as often as I should. My kids always cone first and he tends to get what's left. The thought that it could be over in a flash is sobering. My husband hunts and farms,so your story was esp close to home. I am praying for you and your family. You are so strong and brave to post this and I appreciate tour transparency.
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ReplyDeleteI just read the blog post Time-Warp Wife posted about your dear husband Chad and the letter you wrote 3 months earlier.
Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. My husband and I struggling alot right now. I'm convicted by reading what you had to say and even more to hear the Lord took Chad home.
Hallelujah for him being in glory and no longer in pain. But my heart breaks for your lost. You and your family are in my prayers. May the Lord continue to give you strength, grace, encouragement, love and comfort.
Thank again Nicole for allowing the Lord to use you for His glory.
-Amanda B.
This breaks my heart that your husband is gone but gladens it that you have aloud the Lord to be a blessing even in the midst of your pain.
ReplyDeleteI am crying here as I remember that an incident from late last year when one of my students in middle school along with her brother, father and auntie died in a motor accident.
Only their mother survived the accident.
The girl I taught was a
struggling
student and I almost didn't include her write up in an anthology I compiled of the student's work.
Now I am glad I did.
This will be my mantra Nicole: not only for my family, but for every child I teach henceforth.
God bless you and your daughters. Rest with Jesus Chad.
Just read your story on Darlene's blog. My heart breaks for you and know that I will keep you and your girls in my prayers. The words you so unselfishly shared in your pain are so wise. My sweet husband and I were in a serious accident in 2004 and it forever changed the way I think too. My mom says "Don't sweat the small stuff and in the big picture it's all small stuff." I try to cherish the good and over look the things that can drive me crazy if I let them. I want to thank you for allowing Darlene to share your blog! God bless you!
ReplyDeleteNicole, I'm so sorry for your loss. And what a testimony to our gracious Father that you are living right now! To God be the glory. Lifting you up in prayer.
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