I laid in bed last night and just whimpered unto the Lord. 9:43 pm God called his angel home.
My heart was truly broken. In our hearts we know our Dad, our brother, our husband, our grandpa, our uncle Donnie, and our friend is present with the Lord however the pain is still real. The hole it left in our hearts is still hurting. Our minds just question why? Our hearts just ache. Then I remember my Uncle Donnie how he embraced family, how he encourage each and every one of us. How he love is wife Patty. How he overwhelmingly adored his children and grandchildren. How he was a dad to us throughout the years. The love that he gave to all he met simple words could not even begin to explain ….the lives he encouraged, he changed, he invested in…….are innumerable.
So I do what I do best and wrote in words what my heart screams out…….I so love you Uncle Donnie!!!!!
My Uncle Donnie
God blessed me with a man, the greatest man in my eyes.
I was raised with him all of my days.
Then one day he got sick,
And God called him away.
I love him beyond measure….
And in my heart and in my life he will forever stay.
Continuing to encourage me,
And helping me every day.
He would want me talk about him like I have always done,
He would want me to remember the good times we had
The trips, the football games, the tag, the playtime….
He would want me to smile in his memory and not be mad.
He would want me to understand that although these final days
Has truly been a great test……
He would only want me to remember him
At his very very best.
My heart just aches, because a hero is hard to find
But this is the only title I could possibly give you Uncle Donnie…..
And I will find the courage and strength to carry on,
A life of Godliness, honesty and integrity that you have instilled in me.
So until we meet again on them beautiful streets of gold,
I will remember your smile, your grace, and love you gave to me.
And the day I finally see you again I will wrap my arms around you
And let you know how much I truly thank you for helping me become them the Godly woman I have come to be.
Love you always,
Your Sweet Little Turtle
