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| Little Megan taking Harold along during hunting season last fall. The saddle blanket is Harold's favorite color - faded red. :) |
We've been many places together and have had incredibly good times, even though we have never met in person. We've crossed brooks, waded into lakes, and we've even been to the ocean beach. When my Ah-D (Didder) decided to roll on one trip, Harold was lost in the sand.
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| Now missing the Harold button, but boy did we have fun! |
Harold gave me countless tips on how to handle my independent-minded Curly, and told me a few tales of his escapades with his own CurlyBoy, who was no wallflower.
We've shared some good laughs with our friends, hunting BigFoot just for Harold, and we have dressed up like cowgirls for him more than once.
We were riding in Harold's memory.
I had been out on Easter
Here are the ones I took on his memorial ride.
Harold, I know you will rest in peace. I wish this tribute could be half as good as what you deserve, but it isn't even close. If I had half your faith, I wouldn't feel half as bad as I do. Dagnabit!
~Love from your sister in Christ, Susan~
Oh, Susan. HUGS! I love the picture of Harold and Curly Boy at the start. I love all of your memories which I've seen before. I feel your heartache and so wish I could take it away for you. Your faith will get you through this and as Harold told you he was ready to meet his maker. His faith is all inspiring and we should strive to have depth of faith. As you know, I've had many deaths in the last 15 months and what kept me going is reminding me that it's me that is missing them, not that they aren't whole and happy, because they are definitely happy now and healthy! Hugs to you my Curly friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janeen, I appreciate your advice. I know this year has been so hard for you, and I know in my head that Harold was ready to meet his Maker. Maybe today I will be able to wrap my heart around that. :) And your reminder that Harold is now whole and happy is very comforting to hear! Thank you! I needed that!
DeleteSuch wisdom Janeen. Great words of comfort and so true. You of all people understand grief and yet your faith has conquered. Such testimony! Thanks for sharing for all of us. ♥
DeleteAnd please take my comments as intended as my deepest sympathy and caring for you as a friend. Your tribute is absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI did, Janeen, truly I did. Thank you!!!
DeleteOh Susan...you need to share this on Harold's wall for his family!! It is SO absolutely wonderful. It is such a great recap...and that first picture is so perfect. Wow. Great post - beautiful. I really think the family would love it. Even if you private message it to Rainee. Hugs to you....we feel your sadness and pain. I can see now why you have fought so hard for your relationship with AHD. Harold is a part of all of that. =]
ReplyDeleteYes, Harold was a part of that. He was very supportive and encouraging of me. I was hoping that someone would think it would be appropriate for Rainee to see, which is why I posted it here instead of on Mission. I just wasn't sure because I was too close to it. Thank you, Denise!
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